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 the District of Sivaganga, in the State of Tamil Nadu.
Alagappa University’s campus sprawls across 435.98 Acres of lush land, (428.15 acres in Main Campus and and 7.83 acres in Thondi Campus) creating a highly secure, eco conscious and student friendly learning ambience.
The University offers education through Regular, Distance, Online and Collaborative modes. Through all modes of education, the University caters to the needs of the student community of around 1.12 lakhs.
As a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), as well as the member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), it has rewarding relations with other academic institutions, research laboratories and industrial establishments that promise a spectacular future.
The University is having International Collaborations with Universities / Institutions of Higher Learning in countries like U.S.A, UK, Australia, Singapore, China, Malaysia and South Korea.
The University's motto is "Excellence in Action" and the University keeps before it the vision of excellence in all spheres of its action.