Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.) 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

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.

Candidates applying for any of the Alagappa University courses need to pay an application fee. Aspirants can pay the application fee via any of the online payment modes. Check below the registration fee for all courses:

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. 

The first step to preparing for Alagappa University placements is to build a well-structured resume. After this, the students must keep a close eye on the companies visiting the University campus for recruitment. Students must practice for the interview to enhance their communication skills to represent well at the time of the interview. Alongside this, aptitude or technical tests should be well practised to avoid any chances of rejection. Students should also read the latest news and prepare a few topics for the GD round. To be on the safer side, students are advised to look for job opportunities at their end as well, this will increase their chances of selection and exploration. To read more, Click Here. 

There is no seat reservation at the university for SC/ST candidates. However, Alagappa University reserve seats for differently-abled students applying for the BSc course. The university reserve 5% of seats in each course for this category candidates. Apart from this, the SC/ST candidates may get some seat relaxation, if approved by the government of Tamil Nadu.

The university releases admission results in the form of merit/selection lists. It is published on the official website of the university. To check out Alagappa University BSc rank list, the following steps can be followed:

1. Go to the official website of Alagappa University.
2. Now on the home page click on the 'The latest Notification' tab.
3. After this, select the desired course merit list link.
4. Now download the merit list in PDF form.

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

Applicant must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. For BSc in Physical Education admission, the applicant shall have passed the exam with 40% (35% for reserved category) aggregate with proficiency in sports. The upper age limit for admission to BSc (Catering Science and Hotel Management) is 21 years. Students must check eligibility conditions carefully before admission form filling. The relevant documents also have to submit at the time of admission.

No, Alagappa University BSc course admission is merit-based. Candidates are admitted to the UG programmes based on merit in the last qualifying examination, i.e., Class 12. The university or its affiliated colleges may release a cutoff list to declare the minimum aggregate.

However, for the BSc in Nautical Sciences course, candidates shall have a valid score of IMUCET. This programme is offered by Coimbatore Marine College. Also, admission to BSc in Physical Education course is done based on candidates performance in the Medical Test, Physical Efficiency Test, and Games Test marks.