Alagappa University of higher education has emerged from the galaxy of institutions founded by R.M. Alagappa Chettiar. It was brought into existence by a special Act of the state government in May 1985 with the objective of fostering research, development, and dissemination of knowledge.

It is recognized by the UGC. It was converted from a unitary type to an affiliating type by the Tamil Nadu Universities Act, 2002. The government colleges in the above districts have become the constituent colleges of Alagappa University. It is a member of the AIU and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Schools and departments of Alagappa University are:

Department of Tamil
Department of English
Department of Women`s Studies
Department of Nano science and Technology
Department of Animal Health and Management
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Bioinformatics
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Department of Mathematics
Department of Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
Department of Physics
Department of Bio electronics and biosensors
Alagappa Institute of Management
Department of Bank Management
Department of Corporate Secretary ship
College of Education
College of Physical Education
Department of Education
Department of Physical Education
Centre for Rural Development
Centre for Gandhian Studies
Centre for Nehru Studies
Examinations Section
Directorate of Distance Education (DDE)

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