M.Sc. in Botany 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Alagappa University integrated BSc-MSc course in Marine Biology is of five-year duration. There are a total of 10 semesters, wherein, each has a list of subjects. The first three-year of the course shall include BSc subjects and rest two of MSc. Enlisted below are some of the subjects included in the course curriculum:

• Research Methods in Marine Biology
• Genetics
• Biotechnology
• Fish and Fisheries
• Developmental Biology

Alagappa University eligibility criteria varies course-wise. Candidates can apply for any of the UG courses after completing Class 12. Below is the eligibility criteria for top Alagappa University courses:

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

For some courses, students may not require entrance exams for admissions but for others, entrance exams are essential. The mode of Karaikudi Alagappa University course admissions is online. Alagappa University Alagappa Puram course admissions is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are CAT, TANCET, MAT,  XAT, CMAT,  ATMA, and others.

According to unofficial online sources, the Alagappa University alumni primarily work in the Operations sector with a 26% share. The pie chart given below illustrates the detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni: