Alagappa University Distance Education Admissions 2024, Fee Structure, Eligibility
Brief Summary:
University Name | Alagappa University |
Approval | UGC- DEB |
Location | Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu |
Website | http://alagappauniversity.ac.in/page/26 |
Distance Education | Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) Annamalai University |
Admission Process | Online & Offline |
Year of Establishment | 1992 |
Application form fee | Rs 100- Rs 500 |
Programs offered | BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, MA, MBA, PG Diploma |
Why Alagappa University Distance Education?
Alagappa University is a premier academic institution located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu. The university was formed in May 1985 by a special act of the government of Tamil Nadu under the aegis of University Grants Commission of India (UGC).
The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE)-Algappa University was formed in 1992. It facilitates and provides 14 undergraduate programmes, 26 postgraduate programmes, 6 postgraduate diplomas and few certified and in-service programmes in various fields of science, education, management, and arts. The Alagappa University Distance MBA is renowned in southern India.
Key features of The Annamalai University DDE–
- Up-to-date syllabus and curriculum
- Mobile friendly
- On-line payment gateway
- Large number of courses
- Applications are accepted twice a year
- Prompt notifications
- Average fee structure
APPROVALS
- The distance education programme of Alagappa University was formed under the special act of the government of Tamil Nadu.
- It works under the guidance and norms of the University Grants Commission. The university has been accredited with A+ grade by NAAC with 3.64 CGPA in the third cycle.
- Alagappa University has Ex-post facto approval Distance Education Council for 108 programmes offered under DDE at the premises.
RANKING
Alagappa University has been ranked at 97th spot by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2017.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
There are two ways to get admission in Algappa University as shown below:
- Direct through the University
- Through Approved Learning Centres
Mode-1: Direct through the University
The steps involved in direct admission are following-
Step-1: The applicant can obtain the prospectus and application form from The Directorate of Distance Education after submitting a demand draft payable in favor of The Director, DDE, Allagappa University or download it directly from the official website and include the prospectus fees in the documents attached to the final application.
Course | Prospectus Fee |
Post Graduate Courses | Rs. 300/- |
B.Ed. In-Service | Rs. 500/- |
Other courses | Rs. 100/- |
Step-2: Fill the form and attach the below-mentioned documents
- Original entry qualification of higher secondary/diploma/ degree, as applicable according to the norms.
- A copy of entry qualification certificate (higher secondary/diploma/degree) attested by gazetted officer
- Student index card along with affixed signature and a Download student index card from the official website.
- Attach the demand draft of mentioned total fee drawn in favor of the Director, DDE, Alagappa University payable on any bank at Karaikudi
Step-3: Send the duly filled form along with the documents to the following address before the last date of applying.
The Director, Directorate of Distance Education
Alagappa University
Karaikudi – 630 003
Tamil Nadu
Step 4- Obtain the course material directly from the university and attend the classes at Karaikudi.
Mode-2: Through Approved Learning Centres
Step 1- Applicant can obtain the prospectus and application form from the concerned learning center on payment of prescribed fees or download it directly from the official website and include the prospectus fees in the documents attached to the final application.
Course | Prospectus Fee |
Post Graduate Courses | Rs. 300/- |
B.Ed. In-Service | Rs. 500/- |
Other courses | Rs. 100/- |
Step 2- Fill the form and attach the below-mentioned documents
- Original entry qualification of higher secondary/diploma/ degree, as applicable according to the norms.
- A copy of the entry qualification certificate (higher secondary/diploma/degree) attested by gazetted officer
- Student index card along with affixed signature and a Download student index card from the official website or directly click the following link- http://alagappauniversity.ac.in/research/60.
The student has to make two demand drafts. One in favour of the Director, DDE, Alagappa University payable on any bank at Karaikudi and another one in favour of the involved learning centre
WORD OF CAUTION- Do not pay any fee in cash to the learning centre. Strictly adhere to the above process.
Step 3- Submit the duly filled form along with the documents to the learning center.
Step 4- Student shall get the course material through learning center and attend contact classes at the concerned learning center itself.
PAYMENT PROCESS
Candidates can pay the fee only through the offline mode at Alagappa University. However, there are two offline methods for paying admission fees.
Demand draft- As mentioned in the Annexure-1 of the prospectus, the student has to make a demand draft of the prescribed fee and send along with the application as already explained.
OR
Cash Counter- Fees can also be paid directly at the cash counters available at the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) campus.
IMPORTANT DATES
LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
The last date for applying to varied courses in Alagappa University is 31st March of every year for semester courses and 31st May of every year for non-semester courses.
Course Type | Last date of receipt of application |
Semester | 31st March |
Non-Semester | 31st May |
ELIGIBILITY
Following are the prerequisites to get admission in various courses offered by Alagappa University-
For Under-graduate Programmes
- A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group or equivalent
For Post-graduate Programmes
- For Admission in MBA – A Pass in any degree 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern.
- For Admission in MCA-A first class Degree in 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./B.E (or) any equivalent qualification
- For Admission in M.Ed.- B.Ed., with 55% for OC and 50% for BC/MBC/SC/ST, in aggregate. Those who have completed the B.Ed., course can also apply.
- For Admission in M.Sc.- B.Sc in that particular subject in which a student want to pursue post graduation
- For Admission in PG. Diploma– A Pass in any degree 10+2+3 pattern
For Five year Integrated Programmes
- A pass in Higher Secondary (+2) any group or equivalent
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial incentives are provided to the students by the state government and central government from time to time. Some of these scholarships have been mentioned below.
- Moulana Azad Fellowship
- SC/ST State Govt. Scholarship
- VOC/PMT Scholarship awarded
- BC/MBC State Govt. Scholarship
- DST INSPIRE Fellowship
- UGC Rajiv Gandhi Single Girl Child
- SC/ST Full-Fee Waiver
- Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child
- Kothari Fellowship
- BC/MBC Half –Fee Concession
- UGC/CSIR/DBT/OBC/RGNF Fellowship
- Kishore VaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY) and SN Bose Fellow
- UGC/CSIR JRF/SRF Fellowship
Apart from the basic governmental grants, the university has also created AURF i.e. Alagappa University Research Fellowship, which provides grants to students undertaking various kinds of research work.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
A number of programmes are offered under the umbrella of distance education at Alagappa University. It includes postgraduate diplomas and many other postgraduate and undergraduate courses. It provides semester as well as non-semester courses. All the courses are given in the following table-
Program | Code | Duration |
B.Com | 102 | 3 years |
B.B.A | 104 | 3 years |
B.A. (Public Administration) | 106 | 3 years |
B.Litt. (Tamil) | 107 | 3 years |
B.A. (History) | 108 | 3 years |
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc.) | 109 | 1 year |
B.A. (English) | 112 | 3 years |
B.Sc. (Mathematics) | 113 | 3 years |
B.Sc. (Psychology) | 119 | 3 years |
B.B.A. (Banking) | 122 | 3 years |
B.Com. (Computer Applications) | 123 | 3 years |
B.Sc.(Information Technology) | 131 | 3 years |
B.Sc.(Computer Science) | 130 | 3 years |
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 101 | 3 years |
B.Ed | 701 | 2 years |
M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations) | 308 | 2 years |
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) | 309 | 2 years |
M.A. (Child Care and Education) | 312 | 2 years |
M.A. (Tamil) | 319 | 2 years |
M.A. (English) | 320 | 2 years |
M.A. (History) | 321 | 2 years |
M.A. (Education) | 348 | 2 years |
M.Com | 310 | 2 years |
M.Com. (Finance & Control) | 335 | 2 years |
M.Sc.,(Mathematics) | 311 | 2 years |
M.Sc.,(Computer Science) | 341 | 2 years |
M.Sc., (Information Technology) | 313 | 2 years |
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 315 | 3 years |
Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.,) | 323 | 1 year |
M.B.A. (General) | 317 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (International Business) | 328 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Banking and Finance) | 330 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) | 331 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Project Management) | 332 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Hospital Management) | 333 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Human Resource Management) | 343 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Tourism) | 338 | 2 years |
M.B.A. (Education Management) | 339 | 2 years |
M.Sc, Chemistry | 344 | 2 years |
M.Sc. Physics | 345 | 2 years |
M.Sc. (Botany) with specialization in Plant Bio-Tec | 346 | 2 years |
Computer Application (PGDCA) | 412 | 1 year |
PG Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations | 419 | 1 year |
PG Diploma in Hospital Administration | 418 | 1 year |
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management | 421 | 1 year |
PG Diploma in Sports Management | 406 | 1 year |
PG Diploma in Business Management | 405 | 1 year |
FEE STRUCTURE
The Alagappa University Distance Education fee structure is nominal. Some of the courses pay a fee per semester as well as for non-semester. There is a fixed schedule for payment of fees and students must ensure that they pay a fee according to the date to avoid the fine of any sought.
Course Type |
Last date for fee submission
(Calendar Year) |
Last date for fee submission
(Academic Year) |
Semester | 31st March | 30th September |
Non Semester | 31st May | 31st December |
Below is a list of fee for different courses offered by Alagappa University–
Course | Fee (Annual) |
BCA | Rs 7,500 |
B.Com | Rs 2,200 |
BBA | Rs 2,200 |
BA | Rs 2,200 |
B.Sc | Rs 2,200 |
B.Lib.Sc | Rs 3,800 |
MA | Rs 4,000 |
M.Com | Rs 4,000 |
M.Sc | Rs 13,000 |
PGDCA | Rs 7,500 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management | Rs 5,000 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Administration | Rs 5,000 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management | Rs 5,000 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga | Rs 3,000 |
Certificate in Library & Information Science | Rs 2,500 |
B.Ed | Rs 18,000 |
If the student is not able to pay the fee by the above-mentioned dates, the amount of fine for delay of one year is Rs.500 and for beyond this period it is Rs.1000.
The list of banks through which the applicants can pay fees are following
S. No. | Bank Name |
1. | State Bank of India |
2. | Canara Bank |
3. | Indian Bank |
4. | Indian Overseas Bank |
5. | Syndicate Bank |
6. | Punjab National Bank |
7. | Central Bank of India |
8. | United Commercial Bank |
9. | Union Bank of India |
10. | Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank |
11. | ICICI Bank |
12. | Lakshmi Vilas Bank |
13. | City Union Bank |
14. | Vijaya Bank |
15. | Bank of Baroda |
16. | Pandyan Grama Bank |
17. | Karur Vysya Bank |
18. | Bank of India |
19. | IDBI Bank |
20. | Allahabad Bank |
21. | Andhra Bank |
22. | Co-operative Bank |
23. | AXIS Bank |
STUDY CENTRES
The list of learning/Study centres as an update on 13th February 2018 is present on the official website. The institute has 153 learning institutes. Below is a list of the top learning centres-
Learning Centre (City) | Learning Centre (Address) |
Tirupuvanam | Dr.S. Wilson, Alagappa University Evening College, St. Mary’s Matric Hr. Sec. School Campus, Tiruppuvanam-630 611. |
Paramakudi | Dr.M.K. Ganesan, Alagappa University Evening College, Sourashtra Hr. Sec. School Campus, Paramakudi-623 707. |
Rameswaram | Dr.G. Kalaiamuthan, Alagappa University Evening College, Govt. Hr. Sec. School Campus, Rameswaram-623 526. |
Thondi | Dr.K. Baskaran, Alagappa University Evening College, Wilcom High School, Tondi, Ramanathapuram Dist. |
Ramanathapuram | Dr.P. Brindha, Alagappa University Evening College, Municipal Girls Hr. Sec. School Campus, Ramanathapuram-623 504. |
Paramakudi-Ootapalam | Mr.S. Ganesa Pandi , Alagappa University Model Constituent College of Arts and Science, Mudukulathoor Road, Ponnaiyapuram, Paramakudi-623 707. Ramanathapuram Dist |
Koviloor | Mrs.M. Seethalakshmi, Nachiyappa Swamigal Arts and Science College, (Self financing College), Koviloor-630 307, Near Karaikudi |
Anna Nagar – Madurai | Mr. Theagarajan, Sri Aurobindo Mira College of Education, Students Computer Centre, 394, Anna Nagar Main Road, Anna Nagar, Madurai . |
Nagercoil | Mr. S. Retnam, Sivanthi Adhitanar College of Arts & Science, ICUS, ASHFAAQ Complex, Opp. Anna Bus Stand, Nagercoil – 629 001. |
Pudukkottai | Dr. K. Kala, Mahatma College of Arts and Science, REET Learning Centre, 3079/4, East Main Street, (Town Bank lane), Pudukkottai – 622 001 |
Palayamkottai – Tirunelveli | Mr. G. Ralllinson Packiaraj, St. John’s College of Education, JENO Educational Organization, Western Tower Complex, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli – 627 002. |
Puthur – Trichy | Mrs. AnithaRabinder, INFANT JESUS Polytechnic College, Anbagam Building, I Floor, Puthur, Trichy – 620 017 |
Vallioor | Mr. D. George Soan, VET College of Education, Opp. New Bus Stand, Behind Pandian Grama Bank, Vallioor – 627 117 |
Paramakudi | Mrs. P. Jeevarathinam, Sree Vari Mayasudhan College of Polytechnic, Rajalakshmi Academy for Hr. Edn., 10/2/303, D. Pandian Street, Opp. Sub Registrar Office, Near Old Telegram Office, Paramakudi – 625 370. |
Puliyangudi | K.S. Mani, Annai Meenakshi College of Education, Brys Info Software Training & Development, 18, Balavinayagar Kovil Street, T.N. Puthukudi, Puliyangudi – 627855. |
Ramanathapuram | Mr. S.S. Riaz Ahamed Mohamed Sathak Dastagir Teacher Training College (B .Ed.,), SITECH, 12-A, G.H. Road, Ramanathapuram – 623 501 |
Madurai | Mrs. C. Chitra Sri PSY College of Education, 6 th Floor, Aparna Towers, Bye Pass Road, Madurai. |
Aranthangi | Mrs. S. P. Porchelvi Naina Mohammed College of Arts & Science College, No. 2, Sri Ganesh Complex, Opp. State Bank, Aranthangi – 614 616. |
Tiruppuvanam | Mr. J. Deivendra Kannan Vickram Teacher Training College, D.No. 18/48, P, Madurai Main Road, Near Vellammal School, Tiruppuvanam – 630 611. |
Sivakasi | Mr. R. Stalin Kanna Akshaya College of Education, 56, Chairman P.K.S.A Arumugam road Sivakasi – 626 123 |
Pudukkottai | Mr. T. Ganesh Chenduran Engineering College, 3690, South 4th Street, Pudukkottai – 622 001. |
Sankarankoil | Mr. K.S. Mani Annai Meenakshi College, 4/2, I Floor, Parvatham Gomathi Complex, North Car Street, Sankarankoil – 627 756. |
Tenkasi | Mr. R. Murugan Annai Meenakshi B.Ed College, Kavin Academy, No.: 78, Railway Feeder Road, Tenkasi – 627811 |
Trichy | Mr. T. Senthil S.B.G. Sanskrit Mission B.Ed., College No. 73, Chandarasekara puram, Salai road, Thillai Nagar Ist Cross, Jayanthi Bus Stop, Trichy – 18 |
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any further query, students can contact on following numbers-
Address | Alagappa University,
Karaukidu-630004 |
Contact Number |
Assitant Registrar- 04565-223420, 04565-223421
Superintendent- 04565-223422 General Enquiry- 04565-223410 |
Enquiry Number | 04565-228098, 2234410 |
Fax | 04565- 225216 |
dde@alagappauniversity.ac.in | |
Official website | http://alagappauniversity.ac.in/page/26 |
NOTE- The timing is preferably between 10:00 AM to 5:45 PM (Working days)