Colleges in Karaikudi

The Gandhigram Rural Institute's placements is good in terms of ROI. But when compared with the Alagappa University, Alagappa's placement is better than the Gandhigram Rural Institute because of their infrastructure and alumini networks. The Gandhigram Rural Institute has a moderate placement percentage, with 50% to 60% of students getting placement every year. On the other hand, Alagappa university's placement statistics indicate that 30-40% of students were placed in various courses, with the highest package ranging from INR 10-12 lakhs and the average package varying.

Alagappa University provides more number of MBA domain courses than the Gandhigram Rural Institue for MBA. It has also more developed infrastructure than Gandhigram Rural Institute. The Gandhigram Rural Institute has a moderate placement percentage, with 50% to 60% of students getting placement every year. Whereas, Alagappa university's placement statistics indicate that 30-40% of students were placed in various courses,. So, Overall MBA at Alagappa University is better than the Gandhigram Rural Institute.

Gandhigram have not so much well infrastructure in comparison with Alagappa University.NAAC graded 'A' to Gandhigram while 'A+' to Alagappa. Alagappa University has a College of Education that provides quality education and has produced more than 7000 teachers, many of whom are employed in government and government-aided schools in Tamil Nadu. Both institutions are among the top 25 universities in Tamil Nadu, with The Gandhigram Rural University ranked at 21 and Alagappa University ranked at 22.

The Alagappa University highest package has not been disclosed officially. However, the University has released the median package in the NIRF report 2024. As per the report, the highest median package offered during 2023 placements was INR 3.50 LPA and was made to PG (3-year) students. Check the table below to know the salary details for the past three years of Alagappa University placements: 

NOTE: The 2021 salary details for PG (3-year) courses are unavailable and, hence not showcased in the above table.

The number of UG (3-year) students placed in 2022 was more than four times the count stood in 2021. For PG (2-year) courses, the number of students placed over the past three years indicates an improving trend. The table below mentions the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during Alagappa University placements over the past three years (2020 to 2022):

NOTE: The above statistics are gathered from the NIRF report 2023.

The leading corporate giants that participated in Alagappa University placements over the past few years are mentioned in the table below: