Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi
Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi is a government institution in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, established in 1985. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Key facts
- Location
- Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government: Multi-disciplinary university
- Established
- 1985
- Main entrance
- Merit or the university's entrance
- AISHE code
- U-0435
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
- Eligibility
- Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
- Approval to check
- A state university under a state Act (check UGC's list); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
- Institution type
- State Public University
- Area
- Urban
- PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
- Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
- Before you apply
- This year's prospectus for seats and eligibility, NAAC grade and NIRF rank, fees and hostel. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
- Official website
- alagappauniversity.ac.in
Questions about Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi
How do I get admission to Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi?
Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Does Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi have an entrance exam?
Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi admits through its own process rather than a national exam. Professional courses through the state's entrance tests and counselling; other courses on merit or the university's entrance (some state universities use CUET-UG/PG); medical courses through NEET-UG.
Is Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi a government or private institution?
Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).
Where is Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi?
Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi is in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi established?
Alagappa University, Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi was established in 1985.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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