ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY

[A State University Accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC (CGPA: 3.64) in the Third Cycle Graded as
Category-I University and Granted Autonomy by MHRD-UGC
2019 : QS India Rank – 20, QS BRICS Rank – 104, QS ASIA Rank – 216]
KARAIKUDI – 630 003, TAMILNADU, INDIA
PROSPECTUS
Alagappa University, established by the Government of Tamil Nadu under an Act of the State Legislature in 1985,
and located on a sprawling expanse of about 420 acres in the business town of Karaikudi in Sivagangai District in
Tamilnadu is ideally suited for higher education. The campus is accessible from Tiruchirappalli and Madurai in
about 2 hours by surface mode of transport.
This seat of Higher Education has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded at Karaikudi by the
munificent and multifaceted personality, Padma Bhushan Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar and is groomed to
prominence as yet another academic constellation in Tamil Nadu. As a member of the Common Wealth
Universities and Association of Indian Universities, it has rewarding relations with other national and international
academic/ research/ industrial institutions that promise a spectacular future to the learners.
It has been recognised under Sec.2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. The University has been awarded with A+ Grade
by NAAC (CGPA:3.64 out of 4) in the Third Cycle of assessment and also the first State University that obtained the
A+ status in the State of Tamilnadu. The University has been classified under Category-I status on account of its
NAAC score. Alagappa University has secured 27th position in the category of University under NIRF 2018 ranking
done by MHRD, New Delhi. The University has received many notable awards such as the ISO 9001:2015
Certification Award for providing quality Higher Education and Research Activities; Clean and Green Campus
Award (2016); World Environment and Livelihood (WEAL) Award (2017) from National Institute of Cleanliness and
Education Research (NICER), New Delhi. The University has secured Fourth Position at National level in Swachhta
Ranking 2018 of Higher Educational Institutions and for which the University has been identified as one of the
Centres on Swachh Bharat and Swasth Bharat by MHRD, New Delhi. Under QS 2019 Ranking, Alagappa University
is placed with 20th Place in QS India Ranking, 104th place in QS BRICS Ranking and 216 in QS ASIA Ranking.
The University has six UGC-SAP (Special Assistance Programme) and six DST-FIST (Facilities for improvement of
Science and Technology) supported Departments. During the past five years, the University generated Rs.44.87
crores from DST-PURSE, DST-FIST & UGC-SAP and Rs.20 crores from MHRD RUSA grant for creation and
upgradation of infrastructure facilities. Under RUSA – Phase 2.0 scheme, only 10 Universities in India, including
Alagappa University, have been sanctioned for Rs.100 Cr. each for two years. Out of which 30% is earmarked for
Capital expenditure and 70% for the quality improvement of Teaching and Research. 42 International MoUs were
signed with international Universities and Institutes for Academic, Research, Industrial, faculty and students
exchange programmes. The University has made a milestone through 4100 publications in SCOPUS with h-index
68 and the faculty members have filed more than 42 patents from their research work. The University has
implemented digitalization through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) facilities in the Central Library and
Automation of Examination process. Alagappa University is adopting the Cashless transaction and Paperless
communication in all administrative and academic endeavors apart from creating awareness to the public about
Digital India.
The University’s motto is “Excellence in Action” and it is determined to keep before it the vision of excellence in
all spheres of education. To achieve this, it is continually upgrading its programs of studies and research and is a
fore-runner in introducing many frontier level programs of learning as well.
Motto Excellence in Action
Vision Excellence in all Spheres of Education, with particular emphasis on ‘PEARL’- Pedagogy,
Extension, Administration, Research and Learning.
Mission The University is committed to provide a High Quality Higher Education to the learners so
that they are transformed into intellectually competent human resources that will help in
the uplift of the nation to Educational, Social, Technological, Environmental and
Economic Magnificence (ESTEEM).
Objectives Providing for Instructions and Training in such Branches of Learning as the University may
determine.
ii. Fostering Research for the Advancement and Dissemination of Knowledge.
Quality Policy Attaining Benchmark Quality in every domain of ‘PEARL’ to assure stakeholder Delight
through Professionalism exhibited in terms of strong purpose, sincere efforts, steadfast
direction and skillful execution.
Quality Quote Quality Unleashes Opportunities Towards Excellence

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Schools of Learning: The University has 4 Faculties, 11 Schools of Learning consisting 39 Departments, 3
Constituent Colleges and 9 Directorates / Centres of Development and Studies has been offering over 160
Programs at UG/ PG/ PG Diploma/ Diploma/ Certificate/ M.Phil/ Ph.D levels. Besides, the University is offering 66
programs through the Distance Education mode and another 100 skill-oriented programs through Collaborative
mode. Further, 44 Arts and Science Colleges have been affiliated to the Alagappa University.
Infrastructure: The University is having good educational infrastructure with state-of-the-art Science laboratories
with modern advanced scientific equipment. All schools have computer labs with internet/wi-fi connectivity.
There are Central and Faculty libraries with on-line surfing facility, besides latest volumes of books and journals;
three modern Auditoria capable of accommodating for international level colloquiums and conferences; 5 large
playgrounds and many small ones, enough even to host inter-university, state and national level sport events.
ICT Orientation: The students must be savoir-faire in utilizing ICT resource. Every program has minimum 2 courses
on computer education. There are also programs like M.Sc. Computer Science/M.C.A, M.Sc. (Bio-informatics),
MBA (International Business), MBA (Systems–Optional), and so on with more ICT thrusts.
Human Resources: 319 Faculty Members (Regular/Adjunct) with rich Teaching & Research Skills, and Project &
Consultancy acumen take care of academic/research works. The faculty members are very strong in publications
in national and international referred journals, securing projects from government and business institutions,
organizing national and international conferences and in collaborating with Indian and overseas research
institutions.
Pedagogy: Well aware of the fact that the ‘trained mind’ outsmarts the ‘theoretical mind’ in every facet, skill
building in the learners is intertwined with imparting knowledge. Every program has Training component and/or
Project work, besides practical courses, language lab courses, computer lab courses, etc.
Extension Activities: The multi-skill-set development of the learners and also the development of the
neighbourhood community are important in any scheme of education. The University takes care of this, through
co-curricular courses. Innovative extension in the areas of education to Special children, Para sports, Skill
Development, NSS, YRC, RRC, Placement vistas, Coaching Centre for Competitive Exams, Village Placement
Programme, Village adoption and also empowerment of rural women enabling the rural society around to attain
newer horizon. There are over 40 Cells/Clubs/Centres that provide opportunities for students to learn and also
serve the society in many divergent ways.
Value Education: Value Education makes us perfect individuals. Value-Oriented education gives thrust on
educating students on Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural, Environmental and National Values while they learn their
academic / research curricula.
MHRD Initiatives: Alagappa University has launched MHRD-initiatives. Swachh Bharat, Unnat Bharat, Swachhta
Ranking, SWAYAM Programme, NAD, GeM, VISAKA, RUSA, Digital Launching of Enterpreneruship.

Fee Waiver/Stipend/Scholarship etc exclusively provided by Alagappa University: Alagappa University provides
(i) Complete fee waiver for deserving students in each programme, (ii) Merit stipend to top PG Students @
Rs.2000/month/student in the ratio of student strength on roll of 1:10 (under RUSA 2.0), (iii) PMT & VOC
Endowment Merit Scholarship for first 3 toppers in each year, (iv) Earn While You Learn Scheme for 2 students per
programme @ maximum of Rs 2000/month, (v) Besides, the students are facilitated to avail various
Scholarships/Fee waiver schemes of State/Central Government and NGOs.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office by means of crossed demand draft drawn in
favour of The Registrar, Alagappa University, payable at Karaikudi’. Applications can be had in person or
through post by submitting a requisition letter and programe of study with applicable demand draft.
Apply Online: Interested Candidates can apply online by entering into ‘Admission 2019’ tab in the
university website: www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
OFFLINE Application: Candidates can also download the application from the University website and
shall enclose the DD as applicable.

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COST OF APPLICATION
Programmes Others (OC, BC, SC/ST (On production of
BC(M) & MBC/DNC) attested Community Certificate)
All Entrance Programmes ` 500 ` 250
All Non Entrance & PG Diploma ` 300 ` 150
Programmes
All UG and Five Years Integrated Programmes ` 200 ` 100
All Diploma and Certificate Programmes ` 100

Submission of Application: Candidates should submit the filled-in application form, along with the required
documents during the office hours (10 a.m. – 5.45 p.m.) on all working days (Monday-Friday) by post, before the
stipulated date to the address given below:-
The Registrar, Algappa University, Karaikudi 630 003, Tamilnadu

Reservation Norms
 Admission will be made strictly on the basis of the reservation policy of Govt. of Tamilnadu.
 5% of the seats are reserved for differently abled students in all the programmes.
(Government Letter No.12599/K2/2017-1, dated 21.07.2017)

SELECTION BASIS
PROGRAMMES BASIS OF SELECTION
B.Ed. Entrance Test mark only
All M.B.As / M.C.A. Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Interview marks
M.Sc. Biotechnology Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Interview marks
M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ 50% marks in Entrance Test and 50% marks in Qualifying
Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences and degree
B.Sc. Catering Science and Hotel
Management
M.P.Ed./B.P.Ed/D.P.Ed Medical Test, Physical Efficiency Test & Games Test
marks
All Other Programmes On the basis of Marks obtained in the Qualifying Degree
Examination
Provisionally selected candidates will be intimated by post/electronically. Queries regarding the receipt of
application in this office will not be entertained.

FACULTY OF ARTS
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
No PROGRAMMES OFFERED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1 M.A. Tamil B.A/ B.Lit Degree with Tamil B.A., B.Sc., under Part I or Part III
2 M.A. English B.A., English Literature/ B.A / or B.Sc. with part I – II English.
3 M.F.A. Music (Vocal) Any degree of recognized University with minimum of 10 years
experience in Music
4 M.F.A. Bharathanatyam Bachelor of Fine Arts in Bharathanatyam/ Any Degree of
recognized University with minimum of 5 years experience in
Bharathanatyam.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
5 M.A. Gender Studies A Pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
6 M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) A Pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
7 M.A. Sociology A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
8 M.A. Economics B.A. in Economics / Business Economics / Cooperation / B.B.M./
B.B.E. / B.B.A./ B.Com. / B.Sc. Statistics/ B.Sc. Mathematics.
9 M.A. History A Pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
10 M.Lib.Isc. – (2 years) A Pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
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 FACULTY OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
11 M.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. – Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Special
Mathematics.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
12 M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. – Physics/ Applied Science/ Special Physics/ Electronics.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
13 M.Sc. Bio-electronics B.Sc. – Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Zoology/
Botany, Engineering in Chemical Engineering/ Electronics and
Communications.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
14 M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in B.Sc. – Physics/ Applied Science/ Special Physics/ Electronics
Biosensors) (with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
15 M.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. – Chemistry/ Special Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/ Textile
Chemistry/ Electro Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry. (with 55% for
others and 50% for SC/ST)
16 M.Sc. Nanoscience & Technology B.Sc. – Maths/ Physics/ Biology/B.Sc., Applied Maths/ Applied
Physics/ Electronics/ Nuclear Physics/ Bio-Physics/ Industrial
Chemistry/ Polymer Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/
Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Nano
biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
17 M.Sc. Energy Science B.Sc. – Physics/ Energy Science/ Applied Physics/ Electronics/
Nuclear Physics/ (Bio-Physics/ Nanoscience/ Chemistry/
Botany/ Zoology.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
18 M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization in B.Sc. - Chemistry/ Bio-chemistry as main subject of study of or any
Nano Science and Technology) of the B.Sc., with specialization such as, Industrial chemistry/
Polymer Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical
Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Nanoscience/ Nanobiotechnology, and
Biology and Engineering in relevant discipline/ B.Tech in
Nanotechnology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES
19 M.C.A. (3 years) B.Sc. – Mathematics/ Statistics/ Applied Sciences/ Computer
Science/ Information Technology (or) B.Sc. Degree in Physics/
Chemistry/ Electronics with Mathematics as ancillary subject
(or) B.C.A./ B.Com./ B.B.A. OR qualification equivalent thereto.
The candidate should have studied 10+2+3 pattern with
Mathematics/Statistics/Business Mathematics in +2 level.
(for Others -60%, SC/ST candidates 55% in part-III)
20 M.C.A.(Week End)** (3 years) .Sc. – Mathematics/ Statistics/ Applied Sciences/ Computer
Science/ Information Technology (or) B.Sc. Degree in Physics/
Chemistry/ Electronics with Mathematics as ancillary subject
(or) B.C.A./ B.Com./ B.B.A. OR qualification equivalent thereto.
The candidate should have studied 10+2+3 pattern with
Mathematics/Statistics/Business Mathematics in +2 level.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
21 M.Sc. Computer Science B.Sc. – Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics or
B.C.A. or any qualification equivalent thereto in 10+2+3 pattern.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
22 M.Sc. Information Technology B.Sc. – Information Technology/ Computer Science/ B.C.A. /
B.Voc (Software Development)/ or any other qualification
equivalent thereto in 10+2+3 pattern.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)

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SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
23 M.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc. – Physical Sciences (Physics & Chemistry) Biological
(Botany & Zoology) Biochemistry/ Microbiology/
Biotechnology/ Agricultural/ Veterinary/ Fisheries Sciences/
Pharmacy/ Engineering in relevant discipline/ Technology or
equivalent degree.
(with 55% for others and for SC/ST 50% marks)
24 M.Sc. Bioinformatics B.Sc. – Bioinformatics/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/
Biochemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ any life
science subject B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.V.Sc.,/ B.Pharm.,/ B.Tech.,
(Biotech/ Bioinformatics)/ MBBS.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
25 M.Sc. Zoology B.Sc. – Biological Sciences, (Zoology/ Biochemistry/
Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Veterinary
Science/ Fisheries Science/ Pharmacy or equivalent degree).
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
26 M.Sc. Microbiology B.Sc. – Biological Sciences, (Microbiology/ Botany/ Zoology/
Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/ Veterinary
Science/ Fisheries Science/ Pharmacy or equivalent degree).
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
27 M.Sc. Botany B.Sc. – Biological Sciences, (Botany/ Plant Bio technology/ Plant
Science/ Biology or equivalent degree).
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
28 M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences B.Sc. – Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/
Bioinformatics/ Marine Biology/ Genetics/ Botany/ Zoology/
Computational Biology/ B.Pharm/ Pharmacology/
B.Sc.Nurshing or any life sciences.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
SCHOOL OF MARINE SCIENCES
29 M.Sc. Oceanography & Coastal Area B.Sc. – Zoology/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Fishery Science/ Earth
Studies Science/ Physics/ Agriculture/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/
Geology/ Acquaculture/ Marine Biology/ Applied Sciences or
equivalent thereof in the related disciplines.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
30 M.Sc. Applied Geology B.Sc. - Geology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Biology.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
31 M.Sc. Fisheries Science B.Sc. – Fishery Sciences/ Aquaculture/ Marine Biology/ Zoology/
Microbiology/ Agriculture/ Biotechnology.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
32 M.Ed. (2 years) B.Ed.,
(Offered in Dept. of Education and (with 55% for OC and 50% for BC/ MBC/ SC/ ST, in aggregate.)
Alagappa University College of
Education)
33 M.Sc. (Psychology)** A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
34 M.A. (Education)** A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
35 M.Sc. Yoga A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
36 Master of Journalism and Mass A Pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Communication
37 B.Ed. Special Education A degree in Tamil/ English/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/
(Visual Impairment) Botany/ Zoology/ History/ with these marks:
(Tamil / English / Mathematics/ for OC 55%, BC 45%, MBC 43%, SC&ST 40% in Part III and allied
Physics/ Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ Subject: For Commerce M.Com. alone is eligible.
History/ Commerce) – 2 years

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38 B.Ed. Special Education A degree in Tamil/ English/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/
(Mental Retardation) Botany/ Zoology/ History/ with these marks:
(Tamil / English / Mathematics/ for OC 55%, BC 45%, MBC 43%, SC & ST-40% in Part III and
Physics/ Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ allied Subject: For Commerce M.Com. alone is eligible.
History/Commerce) – 2 years

39 M.Ed. Special Education B.Ed. Special Education with minimum 50% marks or any other
(Visual Impairment) degree considered equivalent to B.Ed. Spl. Edn or B.Ed. General
and successfully completed Diploma in Education Special
Education in respective disability area
(with minimum of 50% marks in each programme.)
40 M.A. (Child Care and A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Education)**
SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
41 M.Voc. Fashion Technology A pass in B.Voc. Degree programme in Apparel trade
B.Sc., degree in Fashion Technology/ Textiles and Apparel
Design/ Apparel and Fashion Designing/ Costume Design and
Fashion/ Textiles and Clothing/ Fashion Technology and
Costume Designing/ any UG degree with core/ allied papers
related to Fashion Technology/ Costume Design/ Fashion
design/ Textile design.
42 M.Voc. Software Development A pass in B.Voc. Degree programme in IT/IteS trade
B.Sc., in Computer Science/ Information Technology/
Electronics/ B.C.A./ B.Com. (Computer Applications)/ any UG
degree with core/ allied papers related to Software
Development/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/
Computer Applications.
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
43 B.Ed. (2 years) A degree in Tamil/ English/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/
(Tamil / English / Mathematics/ Botany/ Zoology/ History/with these marks:
Physics/ Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/ for OC 55%, BC 45%, MBC 43%, SC/ST 40% in Part III and allied
History/Commerce) Subject: For Commerce M.Com. alone is eligible.
44 M.Ed. (2 years) B.Ed.,
(with 55% for OC and 50% for BC/ MBC/ SC/ ST, in aggregate.)
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
45 M.P.Ed. (2 Years) B.P.Ed. Degree.
46 B.P.Ed. (2 Years) B.Sc. Physical Education or BPE course or its equivalent of three
years duration or Graduate who has secured First , Second &
Third position in Inter-Inter-Collegiate sports/games or
possessing NCC “C” certificate/ passed basic course in
Adventure of course/ graduate with one year Training program
in Sports Science/ Sports Management/ Sports Coaching/ Yoga
Olympic Education/ Sports Journalism etc.
47 D.P.Ed. (2 Years) The candidates possessing the Higher Secondary qualification of
with 45% marks are eligible. For those who have participated in
State and National level Sports events, the minimum
percentage of marks in +2 should be 40% Age 17-25 years OC/
BC/ MBC 17-30 years for SC/ ST/ Widow/ Orphan / Deserted
Women.

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 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
48 M.B.A.
Specialization:
 Human Resource Management
Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
 Financial Management
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
 Marketing Management
 System Management
 Production and Operation
Management
49 MBA (Retail Management) Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
50 M.B.A. (Hospital Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
51 M.A. (Personnel Management and Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Industrial Relations)** (with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
52 M.B.A. (Logistics Management) Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
53 M.B.A. (Technology Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
54 M.B.A. (International Business) Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
55 M.B.A (Global Finance) Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
56 M.B.A. (Tourism Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
57 M.B.A. (Education Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
58 M.Com. B.Com/BBM/BBA/ B.A Corporate Secretaryship/ B.A Economics
with accountancy as Ancillary.
With 50% for others and 45% for SC/ST
59 M.Com. (Finance and Control)** B.Com/BBM/BBA/ B.A Corporate Secretaryship, B.A Economics
with accountancy as Ancillary.
With 50% for others and 45% for SC/ST
60 M.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
61 M.B.A. (Co-operative Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
62 M.B.A. (Corporate Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
63 M.B.A. (Banking and Insurance) Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
64 M.B.A. (Banking and Finance)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
65 M.B.A. (Project Management)** Any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES ( 3 YEARS)

FACULTY OF ARTS
No PROGRAMMES OFFERED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
66 B.F.A Music (Vocal) (4 years) A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group
67 B.F.A Bharathanatyam (4 years) A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group
68 B.F.A. in Painting (4 years) A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group

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 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
69 B.Voc. Fashion Technology A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group
70 B.Voc. Software Development A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group
71 B.Sc. Physical Education A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
72 B.Sc. (Catering Science and Hotel A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group
Management)

FIVE YEARS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES

73 M.A. Home Science A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group
74 M.Sc. Marine Biology A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) with Biology or Bio-Maths
(with 50% for others and for SC/ST 45% marks)
75 M.B.A.** A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group

PG DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (ONE YEAR)**

FACULTY OF ARTS
No PROGRAMMES OFFERED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
76 PG Diploma in Guidance Counselling A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
77 PG Diploma in Hospital Management A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
78 P.G.Diploma in Gemmology A pass in any degree with 10+2+3 pattern
79 PG Diploma in Chemo Biosensors BE/B.Tech. (ECE/ Chemical/ Biotech.,/ Mech.)
degree with First Class/ M.Sc. Physics/ Chem/
Biology/ Mater. Sci.,/ Nanoscience and
Tech.//M.E./M.Tech. (Nanotech., Biotech.)
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
80 P.G. Diploma in Structural Pharmacogenomics M.Sc., Life Sciences/ M.Sc., Agri./ Physics/
Chemistry/ M.Tech., Biotechnology/
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/
Botany/ Zoology must have obtained 60%
marks at Post Graduation level.
81 PG Diploma in Bioinformatics B.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry/ Botany/ Zoology/
Maths/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/
Biochemistry/ All life sciences / 10+2+3
pattern.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
82 PG Diploma in Herbal Science M.Sc. Botany / Zoology/ Biochemistry/ Life
Science and Biotechnology/Microbiology and
Equivalent.
(with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
83 PD Diploma in Scuba Diving Add-on-course with M.Sc Oceanography and
Coastal Area Studies

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
84 PG Diploma in Education Management A pass in B.Ed. Degree
85 PG Diploma in Fitness Management A pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
86 PG Diploma in Adapted Physical Education and A pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Sports
87 PG Diploma in Life Long Learning A pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern

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88 PG Diploma in Fashion Designing Any UG degree / Preferably UG Degree with
Fashion Technology / Fashion Designing /
Costume Designing
89 PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics Any UG degree with Computer Science / IT /
Software Development / Commerce /
Business Administration as Major/ Allied
90 P.G. Diploma in Sports A Pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Management
91 P.G. Diploma in Yoga A pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
92 P.G. Diploma in Human Resource A Pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Management
93 P.G. Diploma in Business A Pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Management
94 P.G. Diploma in Hospital Administrations A Pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
95 P.G. Diploma in Personal A Pass in any Degree with 10+2+3 pattern
Management & Industrial
Relations

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES**
FACULTY OF ARTS
No PROGRAMMES OFFERED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
96 Diploma in Folklore A pass in Higher Secondary
97 Diploma in Linguistics A pass in Higher Secondary
98 Diploma in Tamil Culture A pass in Higher Secondary
99 Dipoloma programme on A pass in Higher Secondary
Archaeology and Epigraphy,
Archives Keeping, Museology and
Tourism
100 Diploma in Drawing A pass in Higher Secondary
101 Diploma in Painting A pass in Higher Secondary
102 Diploma in Folk Dance A pass in Higher Secondary
103 Diploma in Folk Music A pass in Higher Secondary
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
104 Diploma in Media Communication A pass in Higher Secondary

105 Diploma in Special Olympics A pass in B.Ed. Special Education/ Pursuing 2nd
year B.Ed. Special Education
106 Diploma in Assistive Technology for A pass in B.Ed. Special Education/ Pursuing 2nd
Persons with Disabilities year B.Ed. Special Education
107 Diploma in Yoga A pass in Higher Secondary
108 Diploma in Ground Marking A pass in Higher Secondary
109 Diploma in Cognitive Science A pass in Higher Secondary
Education
110 Diploma in Gandhian Thought A pass in Higher Secondary
111 Diploma in Para Sports A pass in Higher Secondary

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 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (3 MONTHS)**
FACULTY OF ARTS
th
112 Certificate course in Communicative A Pass in 10 Std
English
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113 Certificate in Folk Dance A Pass in 10 Std
th
114 Certificate in Folk Music A Pass in 10 Std
th
115 Certificate Course in Corporate A Pass in 10 Std
Social Responsibility
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116 Certificate programme on Value A Pass in 10 Std
Oriented Courses such as Human
Rights for Police, National
Integration, Cultural Heritage of
India
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117 Certificate Course in Counselling A Pass in 10 Std
Psychology
118 Certificate Course in Labour Laws A Pass in 10th Std
119 Certificate Course in Geriatric Care A Pass in 10th Std
Management
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
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120 Certificate in GST and Customs Law A Pass in 10 Std
** Subject to Viability

FEE STRUCTURE FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMMES (FEE PAYABLE PER ANNUM)

FACULTY OF ARTS
Tuition Fee Special Second
including Gue. Computer Spl. Fee Other Lecture & First year year Third year
S.No PROGRAMMES Lecture Fee Lab Fee Fee Industrial Total Fee Total Fee Total Fee
Visit /Camp

` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
1 M.A. Tamil 1000 -- 2200 1300 -- 4500 3200
2 M.A. English 1000 -- 2200 1300 -- 4500 3200
3 M.F.A. Music (Vocal) 2000 6000 2200 1300 11500 10200
4 M.F.A. Bharathanatyam 2000 6000 2200 1300 11500 10200
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
5 M.A. Gender Studies 1000 -- 2200 1300 500 5000 3700
6 M.S.W. (Social Work) 1000 -- 2200 1300 500 5000 3700
7 M.A. Sociology 1000 -- 2200 1300 --- 4500 3200

8 M.A. Economics 1000 -- 2200 1300 -- 4500 3200

9 M.A. History 1000 -- 2200 1300 -- 4500 3200
10 M.Lib.ISc. – 2 years 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Tuition Fee Special First
including Comput Spl. Fee Other Lecture & year Second Third year
S.No PROGRAMMES Gue. Lecture er Lab Fee Industrial Total year Total Total Fee
Fee Fee Visit /Camp Fee Fee

` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
11 M.Sc. Mathematics 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700

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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
12 M.Sc. Physics 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
13 M.Sc. Bio-Electronics 1000 1000 2200 1300 500 6000 4700
14 M.Sc. Physics (Specialization in 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
Biosensors)
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
15 M.Sc.Chemistry 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
16 M.Sc. Nano Science & Technology 1000 2000 2200 1300 500 7000 5700
17 M.Sc. Energy Science 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
18 M.Sc. Chemistry (Specialization 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
in Nano Science and Technology)
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES
19 M.C.A. 3000 4000 2200 1300 -- 10500 9200 9200
20 M.C.A. (Week End Program) 3500 4500 2200 1300 -- 11500 10200 10200
21 M.Sc. (Computer Science) 2000 3000 2200 1300 -- 8500 7200
22 M.Sc. Information Technology 2000 3000 2200 1300 8500 7200
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
23 M.Sc.Biotechnology 1000 12000 2200 1300 -- 16500 15200
24 M.Sc. Bio-Informatics 3000 4000 2200 1300 -- 10500 9200
25 M.Sc. Zoology 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
26 M.Sc. Microbiology 1000 11000 2200 1300 -- 15500 14200
27 M.Sc. Botany 1000 500 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
28 M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences 3000 4000 2200 1300 -- 10500 9200
SCHOOL OF MARINE SCIENCES
29 M.Sc. Oceanography & Coastal Area 1000 2000 2200 1300 500 7000 5700
Studies
30 M.Sc. Applied Geology 1000 2000 2200 1300 500 7000 5700
31 M.Sc. Fisheries Science 3000 4000 2200 1300 -- 10500 9200

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Tuition Fee Special First year
including Computer Spl. Fee Other Lecture & Total Fee Second Third
S.No PROGRAMMES Gue. Lecture Lab Fee Fee Industrial year year
Fee Visit /Camp Total Fee Total Fee

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
32 M.Ed. 11000 -- 2200 1300 1000 15500 14200
33 M.Sc. (Psychology) 2000 500 2200 1300 - 6000 4700
34 M.A. Education 1000 -- 2200 1300 -- 4500 3200
35 M.Sc. Yoga 1000 2000 2200 1300 500 7000 5700

36 Master of Journalism & Mass 1500 1500 2200 1300 --- 5500 4200
Communication
37 B.Ed. Special Education (Visual 14000 -- 2200 1300 1500 19000 17700
Impairment)
38 B.Ed. Special Education (Mental 14000 -- 2200 1300 1500 19000 17700
Retardation)
39 M.Ed. Special Education (Visual 11000 -- 2200 1300 1000 15500 14200
Impairment)
40 M.A. Child Care and Education 1500 -- 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
SCHOOL OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
41 M.Voc. Fashion Technology 1000 3000 2200 1300 7500 6200
42 M.Voc. Software Development 1000 3000 2200 1300 7500 6200

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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
43 B.Ed. 14000 -- 2200 1300 1500 19000 17700
44 M.Ed. 11000 -- 2200 1300 1000 15500 14200
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
45 B.P.Ed. 10000 1000 2200 1300 2000 16500 15200
46 D.P.Ed. 10000 1000 2200 1300 2000 16500 15200
47 M.P.Ed. 12000 1000 2200 1300 -- 16500 15200

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Tuition Fee Special First Second
including Computer Spl. Fee Other Lecture & year year Third year
S.No PROGRAMMES Gue. Lecture Lab Fee Fee Industrial Total Total Total Fee
Fee Visit /Camp Fee Fee

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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
48 M.B.A.
Specialization:
 Human Resource Management
12000 2000 2200 1300 3000 20500 19200
 Financial Management
 Marketing Management
 System Management
 Production and Operation
Management
49 M.B.A. (Retail Management) 12000 2000 2200 1300 3000 20500 19200
50 M.B.A. (Hospital Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
51 M.A. Personnel Management & 1500 -- 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700
Industrial Relations
52 M.B.A. (Logistics Management) 12000 2000 2200 1300 3000 20500 19200
53 M.B.A. (Technology Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
54 M.B.A. (International Business) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
55 M.B.A (Global Finance) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
56 M.B.A. (Tourism Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
57 M.B.A. (Education Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
58 M.Com. 1500 500 2200 1300 -- 5500 4200
59 M.Com. (Finance and Control) 1500 500 2200 1300 -- 5500 4200
60 M.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
61 M.B.A. (Co-operative Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
62 M.B.A. (Corporate Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
63 M.B.A. (Banking and Insurance) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
64 M.B.A. (Banking and Finance) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200
65 M.B.A. (Project Management) 8000 1000 2200 1300 1000 13500 12200

UG PROGRAMMES (3 YEARS)
Tuition Fee Fourth
including Computer Spl. Fee Other First year Second Third year year
S.No PROGRAMMES Gue. Lecture Lab Fee Fee Total Fee year Total Fee Total
Fee Total
Fee
Fee
` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
FACULTY OF ARTS
66 B.F.A. Music (Vocal) (4 years) 2000 4000 2200 1300 9500 8200 8200 8200
67 B.F.A. Bharathanatyam (4 years) 2000 4000 2200 1300 9500 8200 8200 8200
68 B.F.A. in Painting (4 years) 2000 4000 2200 1300 9500 8200 8200 8200

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 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Tuition Special First
Fee Comput Spl. Fee Other Lecture & year Second Third year
S.No. including er Lab Fee Industrial Total year Total Total Fee
PROGRAMMES Gue. Fee Visit Fee Fee
Lecture /Camp
Fee

` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
69 B.Voc. Fashion Technology 1000 -- 2200 1300 4500 3200 3200
70 B.Voc. Software Development 1000 -- 2200 1300 4500 3200 3200
71 B.Sc. Physical Education 1000 3000 2200 1300 7500 6200 6200

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Tuition Special
Fee Comp Spl. Other Lecture & Practic First year Second Third year
includi uter Fee Fee Industrial al Fee Total Fee year Total Total Fee
ng Gue. Lab Visit Fee
Lecture Fee /Camp
Fee
72 B.Sc. (Catering Science and 6000 500 2200 1300 2000 15000 27000 25700 25700
Hotel Management)

FIVE YEARS INTEGRATED PROGRAMMES

Tuition Special First Fourth Fifth Year
Fee Comp Spl. Other Lecture & year Secon Third year Total Fee
S.No PROGRAMMES includi uter Fee Fee Industrial Total d year year Total fe
ng Gue. Lab Visit Fee Total Total
Lecture Fee /Camp Fee Fee
Fee
` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
73 M.A. Home Science 1500 -- 2200 1300 -- 5000 3700 3700 8500 7200
74 M.Sc. Marine Biology 1000 500 2200 1300 500 5500
1000 1300 2200 - 500 5000 5000
1000 2000 2200 1300 500 7000 5700
75 M.B.A.** 2000 2200 1300 - 5500 4200 4200 20500 19200

PG Diploma Programmes (One Year)

Tuition Special First
Fee Comput Spl. Fee Other Lecture & year Second Third year
S.No PROGRAMMES including er Lab Fee Industrial Total year Total Total Fee
Gue. Fee Visit Fee Fee
Lecture /Camp
Fee
` ` ` ` ` ` ` `
FACULTY OF ARTS
76 PG Diploma in Guidance Counselling 2000 2200 1300 5500
77 PG Diploma in Hospital Management 2000 2200 1300 5500

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
78 PG Diploma in Gemmology 3000 4000 2200 1300 10500
79 PG Diploma in Chemo Biosensors 3000 4000 2200 1300 10500
80 P.G. Diploma in Structural 3000 4000 2200 1300 10500
Pharmacogenomics
81 PG Diploma in Bioinformatics 2500 4000 2200 1300 10000
82 PG Diploma in Herbal Science 2500 4000 2200 1300 10000
83 PG Diploma in SCUBA Diving 20000
(to be offered as add-on-programme with
M.Sc Oceanography Programme)

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 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
84 P.G. Diploma in Education 2000 - 2200 1300 - 5500
Management
85 PG Diploma in Fitness Management 2000 2200 1300 - 5500

86 PG Diploma in Adapted Physical 2000 2200 1300 - 5500

Education and Sports
87 P.G. Diploma in Life Long Learning 2000 2200 1300 - 5500
88 PG Diploma in Fashion Designing 2500 4000 2200 1300 - 10000

89 PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics 2500 4000 2200 1300 - 10000

90 P.G. Diploma in Sports Management 2000 -- 2200 1300 - 5500

91 P.G. Diploma in Yoga 2000 -- 2200 1300 - 5500
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
92 P.G. Diploma in Human Resource 2000 -- 2200 1300 - 5500
Management
93 P.G. Diploma in Business Management 2000 -- 2200 1300 - 5500
94 P.G. Diploma in Hospital 2000 -- 2200 1300 - 5500
Administrations
95 P.G. Diploma in Personal Management 2000 -- 2200 1300 - 5500
& Industrial Relations

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (SIX MONTHS)

Sl.No. Programmes `
FACULTY OF ARTS
96 Diploma in Folklore 3500
97 Diploma in Linguistics 3500
98 Diploma in Tamil Culture 3500
99 Dipoloma programme on Archaeology and Epigraphy, Archives 3500
Keeping, Museology and Tourism
100 Diploma in Drawing 3500
101 Diploma in Painting 3500
102 Diploma in Folk Dance 3500
103 Diploma in Folk Music 3500
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
104 Diploma in Media Communication 3500
105 Diploma in Special Olympics 3500
106 Diploma in Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities 3500
107 Diploma in Yoga 3500
108 Diploma in Ground Marking 3500
109 Diploma in Cognitive Science Education 3500
110 Diploma in Gandhian Thought 3500
111 Diploma in Para Sports 3500

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 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (THREE MONTHS)
Sl.No. Programmes `
FACULTY OF ARTS
112 Certificate Course in Communicative English 2500
113 Certificate in Folk Dance 2500
114 Certificate in Folk Music 2500
115 Certificate Course in Corporate Social Responsibility 2500
116 Certificate Value Oriented Courses such as Human Rights for 2500
Police, National Integration, Cultural Heritage of India
117 Certificate Course in Counselling Psychology 2500

118 Certificate Course in Labour Laws 2500

119 Certificate Course in Geriatric Care Management 2500

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
120 Certificate in GST and Customs Law 2500

 Physically Challenged candidates are exempted from the payment of Tuition fee and Special Fee.
 Only Tuition fee is exempted for SC/ST Candidates and all other fees to be remitted by them.
 Students belonging to Adi Dravidar and Tribal Community and Adi Dravidar students converted to
Christianity are exempted from Tuition Fee as per Tamilnadu Government vide GO
No.13724/SC&ST/2014-1, dated. 9.2.2015.
 Foreign Students: Double the Tuition fee plus other fee as applicable.

Fees can also be paid semester-wise. In such cases, the candidates have to pay as per the following
guidelines.

For Semester-wise - I Semester 50% Tuition Fee with all other fees specified above.
(All Programmes) II Semester balance 50% Tuition Fee + Rs.100/-
III Semester 50% Tuition Fee with all other fees specified above.
IV Semester balance 50% Tuition Fee + Rs.100/-

ONLY FOR MCA / MCA (WEP) / UG PROGRAMMES

V Semester 50% Tuition Fee with all other fees specified above.
VI Semester Balance 50% Tuition Fee + Rs.100/-

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 COMPONENTS OF SPECIAL / MISCELLANEOUS FEE
SPECIAL FEE - FOR ALL ` `
No. PROGRAMMES No. MISCELLANEOUS FEE (ONLY FOR B.ED.)
(Except Diploma & Certificate
Programmes)
1 Magazine 100 1 Association 100
2 Library 250 2 Audio Visual Education 100
3 World University Science 10 3 College Day Celebration 100
4 Sports 300 4 Science Materials 100
5 Students Aid Fund 10 5 Stationery for copying materials for model 100
lesson
6 Identity Card 200 TOTAL 500
7 Calendar 70 OTHER STATE FEE `
1A Candidates of Other State Universities (for 500
8 Youth Activities 120
Management Programmes)
1B Candidates of Other State Universities (for all 200
9 Campus Development 500
other Programmes)
10 Red Cross 10 OTHER FEE ON ADMISSION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES `
11 Study Tour 100 1 Admission 500
12 Campus connectivity 500 2 Recognition (other than Alagappa University) 200
13 N.S.S. 30 3 Parent Teachers Association 100
4 Alumni Association 500
TOTAL 2200 TOTAL 1300

Admission Requirement: All selections are PROVISIONAL ONLY, until fulfillment of all
eligibility and other requirements.
On receipt of admission intimation, candidates willing to join the course should submit their prescribed
ORIGINAL certificates with an undertaking signed by their Parents/Guardians. They must remit the fees
either annually/semester-wise within the stipulated date, as prescribed by the University.

Selected candidates who do not report for joining and/or do not pay the required fees within the
prescribed period will forfeit their seats.

Selected candidates should submit the following Original Certificates to their respective Head of the
Department at the time of admission.

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES: Original Cumulative Statement of Marks/Grade Certificates, Provisional

Certificate, Transfer Certificate of the qualifying degree, Community Certificate (for verification and
return) and Medical Fitness Certificate. Two Passport-size photo-graphs need to be produced then.

HOSTEL FACILITIES AND FEE STRUCTURE

Separate Hostel facilities (Board & Lodging) are available for male and female candidates, Those who need
Hostel accommodation may approach the Wardens of the respective Hostels, by producing their admission
fee-receipts. Lodging fee payable to the Hostel – Rs.14,000 /- Per Annum. Boarding charges for every
month will be collected under Dividing System. For further details about the Hostel to visit
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ANTI RAGGING
Ragging means causing physical and mental trauma to a person as a result of physical abuse,
manhandling, using abusive language or gestures or forcing to perform acts that may cause
physical/mental damage. Ragging is a punishable offence with imprisonment, penalty,
suspension/dismissal etc. Ragging is strictly prohibited inside as well as outside the University campus.

Ref 1: Directions of the Hon. Supreme Court, dated 8th May 2009
Ref 2: UGC circular No.F.1-16/2009(CPP-II), September 2009
Ref 3: Tamilnadu Prohibition on Ragging Act, 1997 and APEX Court orders in civil
appeal 887/2009.

Toll free call: 1800-180-5522, email: [email protected]

As per the Hon. Supreme Court and UGC Regulations, it is mandatory that all students must fill in Anti-
Ragging Affidavit each year. To make the process easy, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
has developed an ONLINE facility. All students are advised to fill their Affidavits online on the
website.www.amanmovement.org and to keep-up the glorious tradition of the University and not to
indulge in any ragging activity.

KARAIKUDI – 630 003. REGISTRAR

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