MBA in Tourism Management 

at Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Alagappa University offers a total of seven MBA programmes. These courses are offered through the university School of Management. Admission to these full-time courses is entrance-based. The specialisation in which MBA is offered at Alagappa University are:

A two-year MBA programme is offered at Alagappa Institute of Management and other affiliated colleges of the university. The total seat intake for this course is 579. Tabulated below are the college-wise seat intake for Alagappa University MBA courses:

Note: This information is sourced from official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Yes, the distance MBA course is offered in six specialisations, namely General Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics Management, and Tourism. For admission to the MBA programme at Alagappa University Karaikudi, aspirants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The criteria is that the candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category).

The university accepts admission based on various national level exams. The exams are MAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT/Alagappa University Entrance Exam along with group discussion and personal interview.

Alagappa University has not released a concise placements report for MBA course. However, the university NIRF report 2024 is out. As per this report, out of 1,226 PG (two-year) candidates, 295 were placed. Moreover, the median package offered to the Alagappa University PG (two-year) candidates stood at INR 2.4 LPA in 2023. 

The MBA registrations are currently ongoing. Aspirants should submit their applications on or before May 27. Aspirants can apply by completing the registration and application form on the Alagappa University official website. The MBA exam dates are also out. 

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.

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:

Alagappa University cutoff for various courses is based on merit. The Alagappa University offers admission to PG and UG-level courses based on the Alagappa University own entrance exam cutoff. The cutoff percentage ranged from 39.9 to 86.06, as per the last round closing cutoff for the General AI category in 2023. Please keep in mind that the cutoff will vary for each category, course, year accordingly. 

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 passing minimum marks in Alagappa University exam is 40% out of 25/15 marks in theory papers. A minimum of 40% out of 40/10* marks is required in practical exams. 

The passing minimum for university exams shall be 40% out of 75/ 60*marks for Theory papers and 40% out of 60/40* marks) for Practical papers.