About Us

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), Rameswaram (145 km).

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

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. Alagappa University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. The University has 44 Departments, 3 Academic Centres and 2 Constituent Colleges (AUCE, AUCPE) on its campus. 45 Colleges located in the districts of Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram are Affiliated to the University. The University is offering UG & PG programmes in the four Faculties (Arts, Science, Education, Management).

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.