Master of Commerce (M.Com.) 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Alagappa University BCom graudates can either opt for higher studies or desired job profile. The graduates can opt for MCom programme as well, as it is an enhanced version of the UG course. MCom is the perfect programme for students wanting to pursue a doctorate in business. Apart from this, there are other professional degree courses available as well, such as:

• Financial Risk Management
• Chartered Accountancy (CA)
• MBA

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 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:

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.

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.

The Alagappa University Cutoff 2023 for the OBC AI category ranged from 33.75 to 78.88, as per the last round closing ranks. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing percentiles for the all categories under the All India quota. Among all the UG and PG-level courses, the most popular course for this category was MSc in Information Technology. 

Note: Other categories, quotas will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

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.

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:

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.