Integrated B.Ed.+M.Ed. (Special Education) 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Alagappa University B.Ed fee is more on the economical side. The total tuition fee for the two-year course ranges between INR 36,700 and INR 40,000. In addition, the hostel charges are INR 32,000. The total course fee may include other fee components as well. Moreover, the mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Alagappa University conducts an entrance exam to select candidates for B.Ed programme. The entrance test is conducted at Karaikudi only. Once the results are out, aspirants are selected based on their score in the entrance exam. The university then offers seats to the selected candidates.

Candidates need to complete bachelor's degree in Tamil/ English/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Botany/ Zoology/ History with at least 55% aggregate for OC (45% aggregate for BC, 43% aggregate for MBC and 40% aggregate in SC/ ST) to apply for Alagappa University B.Ed course. Aspirants must have the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission.

As per PayScale, the average salary of a B.Ed graduate in India is INR 3.31 Lacs per annum. The salary, however, increases as one grows in skills and experience. PGTs are offered INR 6 Lacs per annum whereas TGTs are offered INR 5 Lacs per annum. 

Students can choose Alagappa University for undergraduation as well as postgraduation courses. As far as the undergraduation is considered, the flagship course offered by the university is BSc and BA. The fee for these courses is not very high. For BSc, students will have to pay INR 7.5 K - INR 8 lakh. For the BA course, students will have to pay INR 7.5 K - INR 12.4 K. The ROI is also good. Thre undergraduate students find jobs in top companies such as Cognizant, TCS, Axis Bank, and others. 

Alagappa University is a public university in Tamil Nadu and strives to provide quality higher education to students. The flagship courses at the university like BSc and MBA have separate fee structures which the students can check by visiting the official website. For instance, the BSc program fee totals to around INR 29,000 per year for the Computer Science stream.

For programs like MBA students would be required to pay around INR 46,200 for the General and Specialized streams. Students can also check from among the many scholarship and fee assistance schemes operated under Alagappa University.

Alagappa University is accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade and its degree programmes are recognised by UGC. Alagappa University Karaikudi is ranked 47th by NIRF 2024 under the University category and 17th by NIRF 2024 under the State Public University. Alagappa University was established in 1985 and is located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. 

Candidates must first apply for their preferred course on the official website of the university. Alagappa university admission is both entrance and merit-based, depending upon the nature of the programme. The university conducts an entrance exam for admission to B.Ed, MBA, MCA and MSc. Once selected, candidates are offered seat in the university based on their merit. They need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee.

Students at Alagappa University can apply for scholarships offered by the State Government, the Central Government, and NGOs. Scholarships are available to worthy and distinguished students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels. The scholarships include BC MBC DNC Scholarship, SC/ ST Scholarship and Higher Educational Special Scholarship.