About Us Alagappa University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded during s by the Padma Bhushan Dr RM Alagappa Chettiar - Alagappa University is a State Government University established by an Act of the Tamil Nadu State Legislature in as Unitary type later became Affiliating type during The University is situated at Karaikudi in acre lush green campus in the District of Sivaganga in the State of Tamil Nadu Neighbouring cities nbsp Madurai km Tiruchirappalli km Dindigul km Rameswaram km Nearby Airports nbsp Madurai IMX and Tiruchirappalli TRZ Alagappa University was brought into existence by a Special Act of the Government of Tamil Nadu in May 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 nbsp Departments Academic Centres and Constituent Colleges AUCE AUCPE nbsp on its campus Read More