Alagappa University
About
Alagappa University is a public university located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Originated from Alagappa Arts College, founded by Alagappa Chettiar in 1947, it was established in 1985 by an Act of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It was converted from a unitary type to an affiliating type by the Tamil Nadu Universities Act, 2002, with jurisdiction over arts and science colleges in the districts o...
Alagappa University is a public university located in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India. Originated from Alagappa Arts College, founded by Alagappa Chettiar in 1947, it was established in 1985 by an Act of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It was converted from a unitary type to an affiliating type by the Tamil Nadu Universities Act, 2002, with jurisdiction over arts and science colleges in the districts of Ramanathapuram and Sivaganga. The government colleges in the above districts have become the constituent colleges of Alagappa University.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,428
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology and Biochemistry | =553 | 33.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =789 | 33.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =879 | 33.3 | 2026 |