Alagappa University Reaccredited with 'A' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu is accessible from Madurai and Tiruchirappalli Airports within two hours. The 440-acre green and lush campus houses all the academic activities. This University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded by the great philanthropist and educationist Dr RM. Alagappa Chettiar.

Alagappa University was brought into existence by a Special Act of the Government of Tamil Nadu in May 1985 with the objective of fostering research, development and dissemination of knowledge in various branches of learning. AlagappaUniversity is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. The University has 18 Departments, 5 Centres and 2 Constituent Colleges on its campus. 28 Affiliated Colleges located in the districts of Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram are part of the University.

The University offers education through Regular, Week-end, Distance and Collaborative modes. The Distance Education Directorate offers a variety of programmes to the student community spread across the country and in selected foreign countries. Through all modes of education, the University caters to the needs of the student community of around 1,00,000.

As a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), as well as the member of the Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU), it has rewarding relations with other academic institutions, research laboratories and industrial establishments that promise a spectacular feature.

The University is having International Collaborations with Universities / Institutions of Higher Learning in countries like China, Malaysia, West Indies, U.S.A. and South Korea. New innovative programmes suitable are designed and offered at the University (for the foreign students). Many exchange programmes attract the attention of the teachers and students from abroad.

• Students are offered modern up-to-date curriculum with study materials
• Lateral entry for diploma holders in the related degree programs
• Wide network of study centers 
• Adequate hands-on training for computer practical’s
• Examinations centers at convenient places
• The DDE conducts examination twice in a year

As a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), as well as the member of the Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU), it has rewarding relations with other academic institutions, research laboratories, and industrial establishments that promise a spectacular feature

The University is having International Collaborations with Universities / Institutions of Higher Learning in countries like China, Malaysia, West Indies, U.S.A. and South Korea. Innovative programs are designed and offered at the University for the foreign students. 40 international exchange programs attract the attention of the teachers and students from abroad.

Departments:

Faculty of Arts

• Tamil
• English
• Women's studies
• Economics and Rural Development
• Distance Education 
• Fine Arts

Faculty of Science

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Industrial Chemistry
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computer Centre
• Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies
• Biotechnology
• Bioelectronics and Biosensors
• Bioinformatics
• Animal Health and Management
• Nanoscience and Technology

Faculty of Management:

• International Business and Commerce
• Corporate Secretaryship
• Bank management

Faculty of Education:

• Education
• Life-long Learning
• Physical Education and Health Services

Central Library:

• Library and Information Science

Contact Details:

Address: The Director Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi - 630003, TamilNadu
Telephone Number: 04565-226001
Fax Number: 0465-225525
Email: regustraralagappauniv@gmail.com
Website: www.alagappauniversity.ac.in