Alagappa University Karaikudi Answered Questions

Candidates applying for an MBA at Alagappa University must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. The aspirants with a valid Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST category candidats) are eligible to apply. During form filling and admission, candidates must hold the pass certificate and mark sheets (original/copies) as well. These documents are required by the authorities to verify the mentioned details.

Considering the university 2024 admission schedule, the application window remains open till May. The Alagappa University entrance exam in 2024 was conducted on Jun 2. Hence, the Alagappa University MBA applications can be expected to be out in Apr/May. The admission notification is published on the official website of the university.

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 is popular in the state and has good ranking record. In NIRF 2024, the university has secured #76th spot under the overall category. Moreover, under the university category, it is ranked #47. Alagappa University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Additionally, it is a government-recognised university that is accredited with Grade A+ by NAAC. It is also a member of AIU and Commonwealth Universities. Hence, Alagappa Unievrsity is a good option for BSc course aspirants.

Candidates are required to submit certain documents at the time of form filling/admission for MBA at Alagappa University. These are required by the authorities for verification purposes. The list of documents required at the time of admission is as follows:Class 10, 12, graduation mark sheetsPassing out certificateValid photo ID proofAadhar cardCategory certificate (if applicable)Passport-size photograph

The university offers four non-major electives (courses offered to other departments) in the Alagappa University MBA programme. Candidates can select the preferred course in the second or third semester. The non-major electives included in the course curriculum are:Management of Organisational Stress and ConflictManagement of RetailingManagement of Small BusinessManagement of Family Business

Alagappa University follows the reservation policy as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It also has 5% of seats reserved for differently-abled students (Government Letter No.12599/K2/2017-1, dated 21.07.2017). For admission in reserved seats, the candidates are required to submit the relevant documents. Moreover, the seat allotment for the PG course is done based on candidates performance in the accepted exams and performance in the selection rounds.

Alagappa University Alagappa Puram arranges various events and fests for students. There are various community services done by Alagappa University students. Some of them are Alagappa Alumni Garden, Alagappa Alumni Eco-Park, AU Community Radio (90.8 MHz), and others. The campus is built in such a way that the students completely feel happy studying in the campus. 

For admittance into the MBA course at Alagappa University, applicants need to fulfill some of the common eligibility criteria which has been a minimum 50% marks on his/her Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (45% for Res. cat.). Admissions are made on the basis of valid score obtained in Alagappa University Entrance Test followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews conducted by the university. In the end, seat distribution is carried out through a university-level counseling procedure based on entrance exam score followed by GD and PI performances.

There is a common doubt regarding the validity of the distance education certificats. However, the Government of India recognizes distance education certificates from UGC-DEB-approved universities for government jobs. The Ministry of Education's Distance Learning Division has stated that the central government recognizes academic qualifications from both public and private institutions for employment purposes. Taking this into consideration the Directorate of Distance Education Alagappa University degree is also valid for government jobs. In 2009, the Distance Education Council (DEC) in New Delhi gave ex-post facto approval to 108 programs offered at Alagappa University. In 2020, the DDE was renamed the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) as per UGC-DEB Regulations.