About Alagappa University
- Alagappa University accredited with 'A' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu is accessible from Madurai and Tiruchirappalli Airports within two hours. The 440 acre green and lush campus houses all the academic activities. This University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded by the great philanthropist and educationist Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar.
- Alagappa University was brought into existence by a Special Act of the Government of Tamil Nadu in May 1985 with the objective of fostering research, development and dissemination of knowledge in various branches of learning. Alagappa University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. The University has 18 Departments, 5 Centres and 2 Constituent Colleges on its campus. 28 Affiliated Colleges located in the districts of Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram are part of the University.
- The University offers education through Regular, Week-end, Distance and Collaborative modes. The Distance Education Directorate offers variety of programmes to the student community spread across the country and in selected foreign countries. Through all modes of education, the University caters to the needs of the student community of around 1,00,000.
- As a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), as well as the member of the Association of Common Wealth Universities (ACU), it has rewarding relations with other academic institutions, research laboratories and industrial establishments that promise a spectacular feature.
- The University is having International Collaborations with Universities / Institutions of Higher Learning in countries like China, Malaysia, West Indies, U.S.A. and South Korea. New innovative programmes suitable are designed and offered at the University (for the foreign students). Many exchange programmes attract the attention of the teachers and students from abroad.
- The University’s motto is "Excellence in Action" and the University keeps before it the vision of excellence in all spheres of its action.
Chancellor
- His Excellency, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Surjit Singh Barnala was born on 21st October, 1925 at Ateli, Begpur in Mohindergarh District, Haranya State where his father was a Magistrate. He proceeded to Lucknow for higher studies and graduated in Law from Lucknow University in 1946 and practiced Law at Barnala Constitutency in 1967. He held the profuse affection of those peolple that he represented the Constitutency till 1999.
- His public life spanning over 60 years is full of achivements which are inspirational, particularly for the younger generation. He is one of the most distinguished and ablest leaders of the nation with profuse administrative acumen.
- In 1969, he became Education Minister of Punjab. During his tenure, he was instrumental in founding the Guru Nanak dev University in Amristsar. In 1977, he was elected as a Member of Parliament and was inducted as Union Cabinet Minister holding the portfolios of Agriculture, Food, Irrigation and Rural Development.
- With a landslide victory in Assembly Elections he became the Chief Minister of Punjab in 1985. As Cheif Minister, he was tough on terrorism and dear to hearts of many, including opposition leaders. He was elected to the Loksabha for the second time in 1996 and again in 1998 and held the position of Cabinet Minister looking after the Chemical & Fertilizer and Food & Civil Supplies.
- His Excellency has served as a Governor of several States of the nation. He assumed the officer of Governor of Tamil Nadu earlier in 1990 and served for about a year. Later, he became the Governor of Uttranchal State and Andhra Pradesh before assuming office as a Governor of Tamilnadu on 3rd Nov 2004 for the second time.
- His Excellency has also represented India in the United Nations, FAO, SAARC and other International Organizations. As a patriot, his fervour for achieving freedom for Bharat Mata was so great that he had participated in Quit India Movement in 1942 and was arrested.
- His Excellencey has a great passion for fine arts as well. He had done scores of paintings and an exhibitions of his paintings was held in 1998 in the Art Gallery of Patiala University and in 2004 at Hyderabad State Art Gallery, at Lalit Kala Akademy, Chennai on Octobet 12th 2005 and at Aurodan Art Galleries, Pondicherry on 30th Oct 2005.
- He has also authored a book titled “Story of an Escape”, which was first published by Penguin Publishers and its second edition was published as “Quest for Freedom – Story of an Escape” in Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Urdu and also in Brail.
- Alagappa University is greatly benefited by adept guidance of his Excellency, the Governor of Tamilnadu.
Pro Chancellor
- Our Pro-Chancellor, the Honorable Minister for Higher Education Dr.K.Ponmudy has been an immense source of strength and support to the youth of the State and our University. A graduate of Law, the Honorable Minister for Higher Education holds 3 Post Graduate Degrees in the Social Science area, besides a Doctorate. He has authored a book on “The Dravidian Movement and the Black Movement”.
Under the able leadership of the most Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanithi, our Hon’ble Higher Education Minister is bringing about a metamorphosis in the complexion and content of Higher Education in the State of Tamil Nadu. His sole soal is “Increase the Quantity, Improve the Quality” of Higher Education opportunities. Enabling more students from poor families and rural areas to get access to ‘MAESTRO’ (Medicine, Arts, Engineering, Science, Technology, Research and Open) education at a low cost is his thrust goal. Towards achieving that goal, the Hon’ble Higher Education Minister of Tamil Nadu has put in place a spectrum of measures such as:
Waiver of payment of tuition fee for UG courses in Government and Government aided colleges,
- Free education up to Post Graduation for economically poor women students, “Double shift system” in all Government Arts and Science colleges to in-take more students,
- Establishment of Technology Universities in Trichy, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli and scores of Engineering and Medical colleges in the new and backward districts of the State,
- Imparting Induction training on teaching methods to newly recruited teachers,
- Quality Accreditation of Colleges/Universities by the National Assesment and Accreditaion Council(NAAC),
- Promotion of Community Colleges to enable those were unable tp complete their education due to poverty and other reasons to re-enter studies in order to open a fresh vistas of opportunity for them,
- Introduction of uniform syllabi and academic calendar across all institutions ans Universities in Tamil Nadu,
- Enhancing the employability of students pursuing courses in Arts and Science colleges by enabling them to do a ‘Job oriented Add-on Certificate Courses’ in Polytechnic Colleges/ITIs
- Implementation of Choice Based Credit System in Arts and Science Colleges,
- Initiating measures for improvement of skills like Spoken English, Yoga, Soft Skills, and General Knowledge for competitive exams,
- Modernizing and enhancing basic Infrastructure like Additional classrooms, state of the art Lab facilities, Hygienic facilities etc., and
- Seeking expert opinions on the measures for overhauling the present system of evaluation, teaching and learning in the State by constituting a Committee of Experts headed by Dr.S.P.Thiysgarajan, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras.
- These measures have resulted in remarkable Quantity and Quality enhancements in the tapestry of higher education in Tamil Nadu and the State has become numero uno that is “Number One” State in the country in the sphere of higher education.
Vice Chancellor
Dr.S. SUDALAIMUTHU
Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce, Annamalai University, 1983.
Master of Business Administration, Annamalai University, 2009.
Master of Commerce, Annamalai University, 1975.
Master of Arts in Distance Education, IGNOU, 2007
Post-Graduate Diploma in Distance Education, IGNOU, 2005
Master of Education, Annamalai University, 1992
Bachelor of Education, Annamalai University, 1990
Bachelor of General Law, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1978
Bachelor of Commerce, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1972
POSITIONS HELD
ACADEMIC
- Dean, School of Business Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, from 2009 till date.
- Director, Curriculum Development Centre, Alagappa University, Karaikudi from October 2009 till date.
- Coordinator, Personality Development Cell, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, from December 2009 till date.
- Coordinator, Consumer Club, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, from December 2009 till date.
- Chairman, School of Business Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi from 2007 to 2009.
- Professor and Head, Dept. of Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, from 1997 till date.
- Reader in Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, December 1986 to December 1997.
- Lecturer in Corporate Secretaryship, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, January 1986 to November 1996.
- Lecturer in Commerce, Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Thirupattur, Sivagangai District, October 1975 to January 1986.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, June 1994 to August 2007.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE - 34 Years
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE - 18 Years
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Experience in the field of Distance Education, Marketing, Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour.
No. of Doctoral Scholars Produced - 12
No. of Ph.D Guidance Ongoing - 8
AWARDS AND HONORS
‘Man of the Year – Distance Education’ awarded by Lions Club International, Chennai on 2.1.2005.
MEMBERSHIP
Member, Syndicate, Alagappa University.
Member, Planning Board, Alagappa University.
Member, Senate, Alagappa University.
Member, Standing Committee on Academic Affairs, Alagappa University.
Member, Distance Education Council, New Delhi, 2004-2007.
Member, Research Committee of Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal.
Member, Advisory Committee in Dravidian University, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh.
PUBLICATIONS
Published 26 articles in leading Journals and Newspapers.
SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
Presented papers in more than 60 National Level and 15 International Level Conferences and Seminars.
Organised 15 National Level and 6 International Level Conferences and Seminars.
Organised every year good number of Special Lectures by inviting eminent Professors and Corporate Officials from different parts of the Country.
INNOVATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Designed Curriculum for innovative sector specific management programmes. Prepared Distance Learning Packages for 43 subjects, both English and Tamil versions in Commerce and Management at Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate Levels.
CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATION
Dr.V.MANICKAVASAGAM, M.Com.,M.B.A.,M.Phil.,M.Ed.,Ph.D.,P.G.D.C.A is the Controller of Examinations from 2007 onwards. Having served in college and University for the past 25 years in various capacities as Lecturer, Reader and Professor he had industrial experience for one year in N.L.C Ltd., Neyveli.
Research Guidance
With his rich experience in teaching he has so far guided 22Ph.D scholars and 80 M.Phil scholars on various topics of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Corporate Accounting and Corporate Management. Currently he is supervising 12 Ph.D. Scholars.
Publications
He has published 90 articles and research papers in journals and business newspapers of good repute. To mention a few, are chartered secretary, Indian Journal of Marketing, Journal of Manpower, Indian Journal of Public Administration, Southern Economist. He has authored two books and eight distance education study materials. He has also reviewed eight books so far.
Research Projects
Prof.Manickavasagam has had the distinction of completing a large number of research projects among the faculty members of Management. He has completed :
Funding Agency Topic
UGC Major Research Project Corporate Governance in India
Government India Ministry of
Welfare Project “Evaluation of Financial
Assistance to Voluntary organizations”
Two UGC Minor Research Projects i)”Employee Morale in NLC Ltd”
ii) “Implementation of Reservation policy in PSUS”
Planning Commission Project Intellectual property Rights & TRIPS Agreement.
Administration
Prof. Manickavasagam has served as Professor and Head of the Department of Corporate Secretaryship for 4 years form 2003 till 2007. As Head of the Department he introduced many innovative methods of teaching such as
CBAT – Contemporary Business Awareness Test
Yoga and Meditation
Industrial training and Projects
National Seminars with sponsorship form leading corporates etc.
Besides he arranged placement for students in reputed companies.
He served as University Librarian for one year and Warden for University hostel for one year.
Extra Activities:
Prof.Manickavasagam has delivered invited Lectures for college teachers in many of the South Indian Universities.
He was in charge of Civil services coaching for two years.
He acted as the resource person for police personnel on ‘gender sensitisation’ and ‘stress management’
He trained the students of affiliated colleges on ‘ Communication Skills’
Currently he is the Coordinator for Right To Information Act Implementation committee and Consumer club.
Academic Distinctions:
Prof.Manickavasagam was College first ranker and University top ranker in B.Com., M.Com., and M.Phil. He was awarded National Merit Scholarship for his academic proficiency.
Examination Reforms :
Prof. Manickavasagam as Controller of Examinations has introduced many reforms such as
Uploading of previous years question papers in the website.
Dispatch of exam results to centres thro’ e-mail.
Separate counter for attending the Enquiry calls of students.
Speedy publication of results thro’ quick valuation.
He is also contemplating submission of exam application forms thro’ online.
Contact:
Dr.V.Manickavasagam
Controller of Examinations
Phone : 91-4565-229330, 291450, 91-4565-228080 to 228095 Extn. 120,
Fax : 04565-225624
Examination
- At the end of each semester, the University conducts regular examinations for UG, PG and M.Phil programmes. The students who have earned 80% of attendance from the University Departments/Constituent Colleges and 75% of attendance from the affiliated Colleges in each semester are eligible to appear for the University examinations.
- To qualify for a pass, a student should secure 50% marks in the examinations in the case of PG and M.Phil programmes and 35% in the case of UG programme. Double valuation is followed for the PG programmes offered by the University departments and M.Phil programmes, In case, the difference between two valuation exceeds 15% marks, the the paper is referred to a third examiner. The examination section is fully computerised to maintain confidentiality and ensure quick services.
Supplementary Examination
- The University a special supplementary examination at the end of the academic year for those who are having arrear in one subject (either theory or practical) to complete their programme of study. The following norms are followed for the conduct of special supplementary examinations.
- The special supplementary examinations will be held in the last week of July in the case of University Departments/Constituent Colleges and third week of July in the case of affiliated colleges every year. In both the cases the examinations will be conducted at KARAIKUDI only.
- Application should reach the Controller of Examinations (Additional Controller of Examinations in the case of Affiliated Colleges) on or before 10th July every year through the respective Head of the Department (the principal in the case of Colleges)
- Rs.1000/- will be collected per candidate as examination fee. Candidate who opt for special supplementary examinations shall not be considered for ranking purpose.
University Academics
Faculty of Arts
Dean : Dr.M.Pandi M.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Departments
Department of Tamil
Department of English
Department of Women's Studies
Faculty of Science
Dean: Dr.P.Natarajan, M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Departments
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Computer Centre
Department of Physics
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Department of Bioinformatics
Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors
Department for Animal Health and Management
Centre for Nanoscience and Technology Department of Library and Information Science
Faculty of Management
Dean : Dr.S.Sudalaimuthu M.Com., M.Ed., B.G.L.,Ph.D.,
Departments
Alagappa Institute of Management
Department of Bank Management
Department of Corporate Secretaryship
Department of International Business & Commerce
Faculty of Education
Dean : Dr.(Mrs.) P.Prema M.A.,M.Ed.,Ph.D.,PGDCA
Departments
College of Education
College of Physical Education
Department of Education
Department of Physical Education
Directorate of Distance Education
Director - Directorate of Distance Education
Prof. Balachandran. V, is the first Ph.D in Corporate Secretaryship (1993) awarded by Alagappa University, Karaikudi. He has 25 years of PG Teaching experience and 17 years of Research experience. He obtained his Post- Graduate Degree in Commerce (1981) from University of Madras , Bachelor of General Laws (1986) from Madurai Kamaraj University , M.Phil in Commerce (1988) from Bharathidasan University . He passed his Final Examination of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi in 1986 and after Practical training from M/s. Seshasayee Paper & Boards Limited, Pallipalayam, Erode, he was awarded Membership of ACS in 1987. Based upon his contribution to research and publications, again in 2001, he was awarded Prestigious FCS, i.e. Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He obtained his MBA degree in 2008.
- Earlier, he worked in Accounts and Inspection wing of Telecommunication, Chennai for 4 years (June 1981-Feb. 1985). Thereafter, he entered into Teaching Profession as Assistant Professor of Commerce in National College , Trichirapalli (February 1985 - February 1989). He was appointed as a Lecturer in the Department of Corporate Secretaryship from February 22, 1989, Reader from 27.07.1998 and Professor from 27.07.2006. He was holding additional charge as Director, Directorate of Distance Education from 23.08.2007.
- He has guided 50 M.Phil Scholars and 14 Ph.D scholars. He has authored books on Indirect Taxation and Co-authored books on Company Law & Practice Part I & II, Company Secretarial Practice, Business Taxation from Sultan Chand & Sons, Secretarial, Securities and Management Audit from Bharath Law House, New Delhi , Business Law and Office Management from Tata Mc Graw Hill and Corporate Governance and Social responsibility from Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi . Most of his books have been recommended by many Universities and Professional Institutes, namely the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Company Secretarie ’s of India , Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. He has published over 175 articles in Professional journals like Chartered Secretary, Corporate Law Advisor, Current Taxcom, SEBI & Corporate Laws, TAXMANN, Tax and Corporate Referencer, Management Accounting Research, Envision, Hindu Business Line. He has written 15 course materials for MBA / M.Com programmes being offered by Alagappa University , Pondicherry University , Bharathidasan University , Calicut University and Periyar University under Distance Education stream. He has been given ‘Achievement Award’ for his outstanding publications by Alagappa University in September 2006. He has been awarded with Rashtriya Vidya Saraswathi Puraskar by the International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi for his outstanding achievements in March 2010
- As a Principal Investigator, he had completed two years UGC’s Major Research Project titled Evaluation of NBFCs in Tamilnadu in 2000 and Minor Research Project on Financial Services of NBFCs in Coimbatore Region. Further, he completed a research Project on “ WTO and Intellectual Property Rights- Challenges and Opportunities for Members of ICSI”, funded by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in June 2005. He was a Co-investigator for the three years’ UGC’s Major Research Project titled “Small Business Equity Financing”. He has not only organized several programmes, but also participated over 45 National / State level Seminars, Regional Conferences and Workshops and Presented Papers.
- He has been a member of Board of studies in several Autonomous Colleges and Universities. As the Cultural Coordinator of Alagappa University from October 2000, he participated in various Inter-University Cultural Festivals and led several cultural teams to various parts of the country and bagged many Prizes and Medals.
- He has been Associate member of Management Studies Promotion Institute, Member of Research Development Association, Jaipur and Fellow Member of United writers’ Association. He has been a member of Editorial Advisory Board of Taxcom ( India ), Jodhpur , Rajasthan. He has served as an Expert member for review of books relating to commerce, law and management and Taxation for Review Projector India. He has been a resource person for various refresher courses and Entrepreneurship Programmes. He has assisted Madurai Chapter and Pondicherry Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for organizing several Investor Awareness and Education Programmes, sponsored by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. He is a Member of Doctoral Committee of various Universities. At present, he is guiding 8 Ph.D scholars.
- As an Administrator (Director of Distance Education), 17 new programs, including 5 Science programs, have been introduced during 2007-2010 in Distance Mode of Alagappa University. He acted as an instrumental in effective functioning of Grievance Redressal Mechanism with cliental care on Distance Learners through smart communication system. He has been deputed for evaluating the performance of extensive number of Learning Centres across the country and in Abroad and for facilitating them in providing quality academic delivery to different segments of learners. His consistent and strenuous efforts with the authorities concerned gained its momentum in getting Ex-post facto approval since 1992 and Recognition to Distance Education programs by the Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi. His passionate and perseverance in implementing MBA e-Learning, first of its kind in State Universities, through Distance Mode, with the guidance of the University authorities, was much appreciated. His special attention in updating database in the University Website, monitoring the functioning of Learning Centres in India and Abroad, prompt replies to the distance learners through mail and fax creating database for M.Phil programs, Inventory mechanism of distribution of course materials Course Materials, instant e-mailing to Learning Centres about delivery of course materials resulted wide reception among the staff and learners and consequently enhanced the strength of students admission.
- He has visted Saudi Arabia , Kingdom of Bahrain , Sharjha, Ajman, Dubai , Abudabi , Singapore and Sri Lanka for Promoting Distance Education of Alagappa University particularly for MBA programs.
Courses Offered
Post - Graduate Programmes (2 Years)
M.B.A.
M.B.A. (International Business)
M.B.A. (Investment Management)
M.B.A. (Banking and Finance)
M.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship)
M.B.A. (Project Management)
M.B.A. (Hospital Management)
M.B.A. (Tourism Management)
M.B.A. (Education Management)
M.B.A. (Human Resource Management)
M.C.A. ( 3 Years)
M.B.A. (5 years integrated)
M.S.W.
Post - Graduate Diploma
Programmes (1 Year) Computer Applications (PGDCA)*
NON – SEMESTER PROGRAMMES
Post - Graduate Programmes (2 Years)
M.Com.
M.Com. (Finance and Control)
M.Sc.,(Computer Science)
M.Sc. (Physics)
M.Sc. (Chemistry)
M.Sc. (Botany) with Specialisation in Plant Bio-Technology
M.Sc. (Information Technology)
M.A. (Education)
M.A. (Tamil)
M.A. (English)
M.A. (History)
M.Sc. (Mathematics)
M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)
M.A.(Mass Communication & Journalism)
M.A. (Child Care and Education)
M.L.I.S. (one year)
M.A. (Sociology)
M.Sc. (Software Engineering) 5 years Integrated Programme
Under - Graduate Programmes (3 Years)
B.Litt (Tamil)
B.A. (English)
B.A. (History)
B.A. (Public Administration)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
B.Sc. (Mathematics)
B.C.A.
B.Sc. (Computer Science)
B.Sc. (Information Technology)
B.B.A
B.B.A (Corporate Secretaryship)
B.B.A (Banking)
B.Com.
B.Com. (Computer Applications)
B.L.I.Sc.,(One Year)
One year Additional Degree in English(1 year)
Post - Graduate Diploma Programmes (1 Year)
Information Technology Management (PGDITM)*
Electro Plating (PGDEP)*
Instrumental Methods of Analysis (PGDIMA)*
Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGDPMIR)*
Business Management (PGDBM)*
Sports Management (PGDSM)*
Hospital Administration (PGDHA)*
Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)*
Library and Automation Networking (PGDLAN)*
Diploma Programmes (1 Year)
Company Secretaryship (DCS)
Certificate Programmes (6 Months)
Self-Help Group Management
Library Information Secience (English/Tamil Medium) ( CLIS)
Note : For Eligibility refer Prospectus
B.A. (History), B.Com., BBA, M.B.A, M.A.(History), M.Com., are offered both in English and Tamil Medium.
Other Courses are offered in English Medium only.
MBAs / MCA / PGDCA are offered under Semester Pattern and other courses under Non-Semester Pattern.
Cost of Application and Prospectus
MBA/ MCA/ PGDCA/ /M.Sc.(C.S.)/M.Sc(IT) /M.Sc (Physics) / M.Sc(Chemistry)/ M.Sc (Botany) Courses : Rs.300/-
All other Courses : Rs.100/-
Reach Us
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Registrar
Alagappa University
Karaikudi - 630 003
Tamilnadu
India
Tel : 91-4565-228080 to 228095
Fax : +91 - 4565 - 225202
e-mai : alagappauniversity@gmail.com
How to Reach
By Road : 2.4 kms from Karaikudi New Bus Stand.
It'll take approximately 6 mins by car to reach university campus.
By Train : Karaikudi Railway station is adjacent to university campus
By Air : 88.4 kms from Trichy Airport.
It'll take approximately 1 hour 25 mins by car to reach university campus.
