Alagappa University: Admissions 2025, Courses, Fees, Placements

Karaikudi, India


Alagappa University ,Karaikudi ,Tamil Nadu

Overview

Alagappa University, established in 1985 under an act of the Tamil Nadu State Legislature, traces its roots to the visionary Padma Bhushan, Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar, who laid the foundation for its legacy in the 1950s. Located in Karaikudi, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.

The university encompasses 44 departments, 3 academic centers, and 2 constituent colleges (AUCE and AUCPE) on its campus. Offering UG and PG programs across four faculties—Arts, Science, Education, and Management—the university provides education through regular, distance, online, and collaborative modes.

Alagappa University has established international collaborations with renowned institutions in countries such as the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, China, Malaysia, and South Korea, enhancing its global academic footprint.

In 2024, Alagappa University was ranked 47th under the university category and 17th under the state public university category by the NIRF. Accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. Placement outcomes for PG courses reflect a median package of ₹2.40 LPA for 2-year programs and ₹3.50 LPA for 3-year programs, emphasizing its commitment to fostering student success.


Alagappa University: Quick Highlights

Top Recruiters

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Fees Range

₹7500 to ₹8 lakh

University Type

state government 

Alagappa University Ranking (Overall)

  • 76th by NIRF in 2024
  • 30th by NIRF in 2023

Placement rate

96%

Popular courses

MBA, BSc, BFA.

Recognition By

UGC


Entrance Exams

Merit-based admission, Alagappa University entrance exam

Year of Establishment

1985

Total Area (in acre)

435.98 Acres

Faculty count

349

Application mode

Online

Alagappa University ,Karaikudi ,Tamil Nadu

Programs

Alagappa University offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses such as B.Sc. in Agriculture, B.Sc. in Horticulture, MBA, MCA, Ph.D., etc. All these courses require minimum 10+2 eligibility, and some require entrance exam qualification.

Courses

Fees (1st year)

Duration

Eligibility criteria

B.Sc

7.5 K - 8 L

3 years

CBSE, ICSE nad Tamilnadu in 12th board

M.Sc 

8.7 K - 2.8 L

2 years

10+2 : 50 %

Ph.D

90 K

3 years

UGC NET

BCA

₹ 24.9 K

4 years

CBSE,ICSE nad Tamilnadu in 12th board

MCA

₹19.7 K - ₹30.8 K

4 years

Graduation

M.Com

₹8.8k - 9.7k

2 years

Graduation

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
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Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
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Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
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Alagappa University ,Karaikudi ,Tamil Nadu

Admissions

Alagappa University offers admission to various courses depending on the merit of entrance exams such as CAT, MAT for MBA, and Alagappa University entrance exam for other courses, etc. Alagappa University Alagappa University is recognised by UGC.

Here are the details for a few of our in-demand courses among the students:

Program Name

No. of Courses 

Course Duration

Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam

B.Sc

215

4 years

CBSE, ICSE and Tamilnadu in 12th board

merit-based

M.Sc 

110

3 years

10+2 with aggregate 50%

Group Discussion and Interview marks

Ph.D

21

1 years

UGC NET

Written-test conducted by university

BCA

10

3 years

CBSE, ICSE and Tamilnadu in 12th board

Alagappa University entrance exam


Alagappa University Important Dates:

Alagappa University admission and registration important dates, both upcoming and expected, are given as follows:

Dates

Important Events

Admission Ongoing

Alagappa University Admission 2024

January 2025 (Expected)

TANCET 2025 Registration for MBA and MCA

To Be Announced

TANCET 2025 Exam Dates

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

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3 yrs

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19

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2 yrs

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17

Courses

5 yrs

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36

Courses

3 yrs

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10

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3 yrs

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43

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3 yrs

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35

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2 yrs

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4

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FAQs related to Admissions

The admission process for 2024 is currently ongoing, and students can register for various UG and PG programs.


TANCET 2025 registration for MBA and MCA is expected to begin in January 2025, with exam dates yet to be announced.


Alagappa University ,Karaikudi ,Tamil Nadu

Placements

Alagappa University offers a median salary range of ₹1.27 LPA to ₹3.50 LPA for UG and PG students of various courses with a placement rate of nearly 50%. Alagappa University has a record of its students getting selected for higher studies.

Particular

Placement Statistics(2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Total students (UG-3 year)

194

216

Students placed (UG-3 year)

47

61

Median package (UG-3 year)

INR 1.44 LPA

INR 1.27 LPA

Total students (PG-2 year)

119

126

Alagappa University ,Karaikudi ,Tamil Nadu

Infrastructure

The Alagappa University Hostel for males charges ₹14,000 annually, with ₹8,500 allocated for lodging fees. Additional charges for using electrical appliances in hostel rooms include ₹600 for an iron box, ₹500 for a table fan, and ₹1,100 for a personal computer with a printer.

Particulars

Details

Annual Hostel Fee

₹14,000

Lodging Fee (Per Annum)

₹8,500

- Iron Box

₹600

- Table Fan

₹500

- Personal Computer with Printer

₹1,100


Alagappa University Other Facilities:

Central Library

One lakh volumes of printed books, 149 printed periodicals, 492 non-book items, 1446 volumes of theses, 6242+ online journals, and 1,31,000+ e-theses. Spacious reading halls, stack rooms, conference halls, and discussion rooms.

Faculty & Department Libraries

Four faculty libraries and department libraries available to cater to the needs of users.

Library Working Hours

Weekdays: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Weekends: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Open on all days except public holidays.

Hostel Facility

15 hostels with 427 rooms for research scholars and graduate students, including a separate hostel for overseas students. Hygienic mess halls, reading rooms, and magazines/newspapers provided.

Boys Hostel

Separate hostel for male students.

Girls Hostel

Separate hostel for female students.

Sports Complex

Facilities for various sports, including badminton, basketball, cricket, football, tennis, volleyball, throwball, kabaddi, kho-kho, and handball.

Labs

Multiple labs including chemistry, computer, physics, nano-biotechnology, experimental, zoological, food processing, microbiology, oceanography, and more.

Cafeteria

Well-furnished cafeteria providing meals and refreshments.

Gym

Gym facilities with modern equipment for fitness.

Hospital / Medical Facilities

Medical care facilities available for students in case of immediate needs.

Wi-Fi Campus

High-speed internet accessible throughout the campus.

Auditorium

Auditorium for events and extracurricular activities.

A/C Classrooms

Air-conditioned classrooms for a better learning environment.

Convenience Store

On-campus store for students' daily needs.

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

You need a postgraduate degree, a valid UGC NET score, and to pass a university test.

The library has over 1 lakh books, 6,000+ online journals, and comfortable spaces for studying and discussions.


Yes, there are 15 hostels with separate buildings for boys and girls, clean dining halls, and reading areas.

PG students usually get a median salary of ₹2.40 LPA to ₹3.50 LPA based on their course.