About the University

Alagappa University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded during 1950`s by the Padma Bhushan Dr.RM.Alagappa Chettiar (06.04.1909 - 05.04.1957). Alagappa University is a State Government University established by an Act of the Tamil Nadu State Legislature in 1985 as Unitary type; later became Affiliating type during 2002. The University is situated at Karaikudi (in 420 acre lush green campus), in the District of Sivaganga, in the State of Tamil Nadu.

Neighbouring cities : Madurai (80 km), Tiruchirappalli (100 km), Dindigul (100 km), Rameshwaram (145 km).

Nearby Airports : Madurai (IMX) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).

2017 : Accredited with A+ grade (CGPA 3.64) by NAAC in the 3rd cycle. First University in the State to get the A+ grade..

2018 : Graded as Category-I University status by UGC-MHRD.

2018 : Bagged Rs.100 crore fund by MHRD in the RUSA 2.0 scheme for Quality Enhancement (One among the 10 Universities in India).

The University has 44 Departments and 44 Affiliated Colleges.

The University is offering UG & PG programmes in the four Faculties (Arts, Science, Education, Management).