Alagappa University Admission 2026

Alagappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu · Alagappa · Estd. 1985
UG Open PG Closed PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #47
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PG entrance (MBA, MCA, B.Ed) closed 27 May; non-entrance PG closed 1 Jun. UG closes one week after HSC results. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Alagappa University

Alagappa University is a public state university located in Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985 through an Act of the Tamil Nadu State Legislature, the university is named after the philanthropist and educationist Dr Alagappa Chettiar. The university is recognised by UGC under Section 12(B) and is accredited with NAAC A++ grade.

Alagappa University has 39 departments, 6 schools and the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). It offers 100+ programmes across UG, PG, MPhil and PhD levels in arts, science, commerce, education (Alagappa University College of Education), management (Alagappa Institute of Management), physical education, marine sciences, computer science, and tamil studies. The university also has a strong distance-education programme offered through CDOE.

Most Alagappa University admissions are merit-based, with entrance examinations conducted at Karaikudi for select programmes including B.Ed, M.Sc, MBA and MCA. PG and PhD admissions accept TANCET / UGC-NET scores where applicable.

5,000
Total Seats
70
Courses
A+
NAAC
#47
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Merit + Alagappa entrance (B.Ed/M.Sc/MBA/MCA) / TANCET
Conducted by Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Most Alagappa UG and PG admissions are merit-based on qualifying-examination marks. The university conducts its own entrance for B.Ed, select M.Sc programmes, MBA and MCA at Karaikudi. PG management/MCA also accepts TANCET 2026 scores. PhD admissions are through the Alagappa University PhD entrance plus interview.

Other accepted exams

  • Merit (Class 12 / Bachelor's)
  • Alagappa entrance (B.Ed / M.Sc / MBA / MCA)
  • TANCET
  • UGC-NET
  • GATE

Eligibility

UG: Class 10+2 from a recognised board with subject combinations as per programme; minimum 40-50% (relaxation for SC/ST/MBC/BC). PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/MBC/BC). MBA/MCA: Bachelor's with at least 50% and a valid TANCET / Alagappa entrance score. B.Ed: a Bachelor's/Master's with at least 50% and the Alagappa B.Ed entrance score. PhD: Master's with 55%+ and qualifying UGC-NET / GATE / Alagappa PhD entrance plus interview.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
Commencement of online applications 2026-27 13 Mar 2026 — — Closed
Last date for entrance programmes (MBA, MCA, B.Ed) - extended TBA – 27 May 2026 — — Closed
Last date for non-entrance PG programmes - extended TBA – 01 Jun 2026 — — Closed
Last date for UG/Integrated (one week after HSC mark statement) Invalid Date — — Open

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Visit admissions.alagappauniversity.ac.in and create an account
  2. 2
    Choose programme (UG/PG/PhD) and submit Class 12 / Bachelor's marksheet, photograph, signature, community certificate
  3. 3
    Pay the application fee online (~Rs 600 per programme)
  4. 4
    Appear in the Alagappa entrance exam at Karaikudi (for B.Ed / M.Sc / MBA / MCA) where applicable
  5. 5
    Counselling and admission based on entrance score / qualifying-exam merit
  6. 6
    Pay programme fees and report at the Alagappa Karaikudi campus on the joining date

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Alagappa University offers Government of Tamil Nadu Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/MBC/BC students, the Free Education scheme for BPL families, fee concessions for differently-abled candidates, and Government of India Post-Matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.

Reservations

Tamil Nadu state reservation policy applies: BC 26.5%, BC-Muslims 3.5%, MBC 20%, SC 15%, SC-Arunthathiyar 3%, ST 1%, plus 7.5% horizontal Government School Quota. EWS, PwBD, sports and ex-servicemen quotas as per the Alagappa prospectus.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Alagappa University?
Alagappa University admits students primarily through Merit + Alagappa entrance (B.Ed/M.Sc/MBA/MCA) / TANCET. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Alagappa University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Alagappa University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Alagappa University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Alagappa University accept Merit + Alagappa entrance (B.Ed/M.Sc/MBA/MCA) / TANCET scores?
Merit + Alagappa entrance (B.Ed/M.Sc/MBA/MCA) / TANCET is the primary basis for admission at Alagappa University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.