M.Sc. in Fisheries Science 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

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 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 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. 

Alagappa University has emerged as a prominent public university in the state of Tamil Nadu. With an NAAC accreditation of A+, the university offers multiple courses like BSc, MBA, PG Diploma, etc. to students in various specializations. The university has a strong placement ecosystem and provides exposure to students through various national and international collaborations. Also, the infrastructure at Alagappa University is designed with a holistic focus and interdisciplinary approach in mind.

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:

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

The Alagappa University placements over the past three years recorded an improving trend in the number of students placed in UG (3-year) and PG (2-year) courses. During 2023 placements, 61 UG (3-year) and 295 PG (2-year) students were placed. The table below depicts course-wise Alagappa University placement trends in terms of total strength and the number of students placed:

NOTE: The aforementioned details are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

As of now, the University has disclosed the course-wise median package for 2023 placements. Of all the courses, PG (3-year) recorded the highest median package of INR 3.50 LPA. The following table depicts the median package offered during Alagappa University placements 2023:

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