M.A. in English 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Algappa University offers a two-year MA course in online/ distance mode. Interested candidates can apply on the official website for their desired course. Before filling the registration form, it's mandatory for candidates to meet the basic educational requirements of the course, which is to get a UG degree in the respective subjects. Admission is offered to students based on their scores obtained in the previous qualfiying exam. 

Alagappa University MA English course curriculum include semester-wise list of subjects. Each semester include a number of subjects related to the chosen specialisation. Some of the subjects included in the curriculum are:

• Advanced English Grammar and Usage
• Indian English Literature
• World Classics in English Translation
• American Literature, etc.

Candidates must complete a minimum of graduation to apply for any of the Alagappa University MA specialisations. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages. The university selects candidates for MA based on their merit in the last qualifying exam.

For admission to MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, aspirants should have passed the degree course with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Additionally, a 50% minimum aggregate is required for admission to the MA in Life Skill Education course.

Alagappa University MA fee varies depending upon the chosen specialisation/college/mode of study. The total tuition fee for the PG-level programme range between INR 7,700 and INR 60,300. In addition, the total fee will include other fee components as well, such as security deposit, registration fee, and more. Candidates have to pay some amount of the total fee for seat confirmation. The fee amount mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, Alagappa University offers two-year MA course divided into four semesters. Candidates who have completed graduation can apply for MA programme. Below are some of the MA specialisations:

• Tamil
• English
• Economics
• History
• Journalism, etc. 

After MA course completion, the graduates can find relevant jobs in their field as per chosen specialisation. Whether a graduate chooses to work or study further, the scope of MA Education courses in India is fairly broad. MA graduates can work as Linguist, Correspondent, Lecturer, Writer, Teacher, Broadcast Journalist, Researcher etc. They can earn an average salary ranging from INR 4 LPA to 6 LPA. However, the package depends upon the candidates' skill and the employer.

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.

Yes, the University has a placement cell. During 2023 placements, 61 UG and 317 PG students were placed. The median package offered to UG (3-year) and PG (2-year) students was INR 1.27 LPA and INR 2.40 LPA, respectively. For PG (3-year) courses, the median package stood at INR 3.50 LPA. The important details related to Alagappa University placements 2023 are tabulated below:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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.