Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Alagappa University · KaraikudiAlagappa University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Alagappa University is an university in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, established in 1985. It is affiliated to Alagappa University. Alagappa University offers 13 programmes, 2 at undergraduate level and 5…
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Placement · 2023-24
Overview
About Alagappa University
Alagappa University is an university in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, established in 1985. It is affiliated to Alagappa University. Alagappa University offers 13 programmes, 2 at undergraduate level and 5 at postgraduate level. These include Faculty of Arts: undergraduate programmes (UG), Faculty of Arts: 11 programmes (PG), Faculty of Arts: doctoral programmes (doctoral), Faculty of Science: 21 programmes (PG) and Faculty of Science: doctoral programmes (doctoral), among others. Alagappa University is a Tamil Nadu state public university established in 1985 at Karaikudi. The university's current official prospectus identifies Prof. G. Ravi as Vice-Chancellor. The official prospectus and ranking pages describe current 2026-27 infrastructure, research and recognition information; the faculty figures are from the latest retrieved dated AQAR row, 2021-22, rather than the target year. The same page reports 44 departments, 2 constituent colleges and 45 affiliated colleges. The January 2026 CDOE notice is for ODL/online admissions and is not a regular 2026-27 admissions notice. The UGC-DEB entry is recorded as a university-stated entitlement claim, not as a separately verified DEB list row.
Courses & costs
Alagappa University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · Application cost including GST; Entrance Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹600one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · SC/ST · Application cost including GST; Entrance Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹300one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · Application cost including GST; Non-Entrance and PG Diploma Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹400one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · SC/ST · Application cost including GST; Non-Entrance and PG Diploma Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹200one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · Application cost including GST; UG and 5-year Integrated Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · SC/ST · Application cost including GST; UG and 5-year Integrated Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹125one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesApplication fee · SC/ST · Application cost including GST; Diploma and Certificate Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹100one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma Programmes Source | 2026-27 | ₹400 |
| UG and 5-year Integrated Programmes Source | 2026-27 | ₹250 |
| Entrance ProgrammesRegistration · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · All · Application cost including GST; Entrance Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹600one-time |
| Entrance ProgrammesRegistration · SC/ST · All · Application cost including GST; Entrance Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹300one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesRegistration · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · All · Application cost including GST; Non-Entrance and PG Diploma Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹400one-time |
| Non-Entrance & PG Diploma ProgrammesRegistration · SC/ST · All · Application cost including GST; Non-Entrance and PG Diploma Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹200one-time |
| UG and 5-year Integrated ProgrammesRegistration · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · All · Application cost including GST; UG and 5-year Integrated Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250one-time |
| UG and 5-year Integrated ProgrammesRegistration · SC/ST · All · Application cost including GST; UG and 5-year Integrated Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹125one-time |
| Diploma and Certificate ProgrammesRegistration · OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC · All · Application cost including GST; Diploma and Certificate Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹200one-time |
| Diploma and Certificate ProgrammesRegistration · SC/ST · All · Application cost including GST; Diploma and Certificate Programmes; SC/ST candidates on production of Community Certificate. Source | 2026-27 | ₹100one-time |
Placements · 2023-24
Alagappa University placements
Alagappa University placements 2023-24: 20% placement rate, 252 of 1,241, ₹1.77L median CTC.
20%
252 of 1,241
₹1.77LMedian CTC
PG [2 Years Program(s)] placements for 2023-24: 252 of 1241 students placed, a placement rate of 20%, a median package of 1.77 LPA.
Year-on-year placement rate
2021-2215%
2022-2324%
2023-2420%
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Faculty of Arts: 11 programmes (PG)
Faculty of Arts: doctoral programmes (doctoral)
Faculty of Science: 21 programmes (PG)
Faculty of Science: doctoral programmes (doctoral)
Faculty of Management: 8 programmes (PG)
Faculty of Management: doctoral programmes (doctoral)
Faculty of Education: 8 programmes (UG)
Faculty of Education: 8 programmes (PG)
Faculty of Education: integrated programmes (integrated)
Faculty of Science: integrated programme (integrated)
Faculty of Education, School of Vocational Education: 2 programmes (PG)
Non-Entrance & PG Diploma Programmes
Recognition & affiliations
UGC-DEB entitlement stated in 2026 CDOE admission notification
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Alagappa University admissions
University Entrance Test counselling · Fam Arts PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · Fam Science PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)University Entrance Test counselling · Fam Mgmt PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · Fam Edu PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)University Entrance Test counselling · Fam Vocational PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · Fam Arts UG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · Fam Edu UG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)University Entrance Test counselling · Fam Edu Integrated · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
University Entrance Test counselling · Fam Arts PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Alagappa University, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · Fam Science PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Alagappa University, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceUniversity Entrance Test counselling · Fam Mgmt PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Alagappa University, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · Fam Edu PG · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Alagappa University, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceApplications for 2026-27 are submitted online through the Alagappa University admissions portal. Selection is programme-specific: qualifying-degree merit for most programmes, university entrance tests for specified programmes, and group discussion/interview or physical-efficiency processes where stated. The non-entrance deadline was extended to 30 June 2026; entrance-programme applications closed on 27 May 2026. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 600 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | OC / BC / BC(M) / MBC / DNC Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Application cost including GST; Entrance Programmes; OC/BC/BC(M)/MBC/DNC candidates. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | All Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Teaching language | English for all courses except B.A. Tamil Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Admissions reading
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Reach the college
Alagappa University contact details
| Address | Alagappa Puram, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi - 630 003 |
|---|---|
| registrar@alagappauniversity.ac.in | |
| Website | https://alagappauniversity.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. G. Ravi | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1985 Source |
|---|---|
| City | Karaikudi Source |
| Official name | Alagappa University Source |
| Institution type | State public university Source |
| State | Tamil Nadu Source |
| Institution type | State university Source |
| Institution type | Constituent college Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Name | AUCE Source |
| Name | AUCPE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0435 Source |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0435 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Ranking category | University Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NIRF rank | 44 Source |
| NAAC grade | A++ Source |
| Affiliation year | 2002 Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Name | Alagappa University Source |
| Opens month | March 2026 Source |
| Closes month | June 2026 Source |
FAQ
Alagappa University FAQs
What are the fees at Alagappa University?
Published annual fees at Alagappa University range from ₹250 for UG and 5-year Integrated Programmes under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹400 for Non-Entrance & PG Diploma Programmes under the published quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Alagappa University?
Admission to Alagappa University is through the UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST route. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admissions.alagappauniversity.ac.in/Departments Admission/.
What are the placements like at Alagappa University?
Alagappa University reports 252 students placed out of 1241 graduating students in 2023-24.
What courses does Alagappa University offer?
Alagappa University offers 13 programmes, including Faculty of Arts: undergraduate programmes (UG), Faculty of Arts: 11 programmes (PG), Faculty of Arts: doctoral programmes (doctoral), Faculty of Science: 21 programmes (PG), Faculty of Science: doctoral programmes (doctoral), Faculty of Management: 8 programmes (PG) and others.
Where is Alagappa University located?
Alagappa University is located at Alagappa Puram, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi - 630 003.
Is Alagappa University recognised and accredited?
Alagappa University is affiliated to Alagappa University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- nirfindia.org — MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Official Website of Alagappa University
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Official Website of Alagappa University
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Official Website of Alagappa University
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION List of State (Public ... - UGC
- ugc.gov.in — Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India
- alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Admission Notification Cy Jan 2026
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Official Website of Alagappa University
- nirfindia.org · pdf — National Institutional Ranking Framework
- admissions.alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Alagappa University 2026-27 University Department Prospectus
- admissions.alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Alagappa University 2026-27 Admission Notification
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Alagappa University Programmes on Offer
- admissions.alagappauniversity.ac.in — Departments Admission portal
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Section 12(B) State Universities list, 26 September 2022
- alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Prospectus (2026-27)
- alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Hostel Fee Structure
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Scholarship and Fellowship
- alagappauniversity.ac.in — Regulatory Authority Approvals
- deb.ugc.ac.in — UGC DEB record
- web.alagappauniversity.ac.in — The Official Alumni Association of Alagappa University
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.