Alagappa university offers a two-year distance education MBA course which is approved by UGC-DEB. To know Alagappa University distance education MBA admission procedure, fee structure, eligibility criteria, admission last date, study centers and other details, keep reading this article.
Note: Alagappa University offers MBA in both Distance (ODL) and Online modes. This article focuses on the Distance MBA offered under the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).
A brief introduction to Alagappa University Directorate of Distance Education
Alagappa University is based out of Karaikudi in the state of Tamil Nadu - only two hours away from Tiruchirappalli and Madurai Airports. The university, founded by Dr. R M Alagappa Chettiar is spread across 440 acres of lush green lands with 39 Departments, 2 Constituent Colleges and 9 Centres.
Alagappa University is NAAC accredited with an A++ grade and consistently appears in national and international ranking frameworks such as NIRF (Top‑50 band in University category), QS Asia and Times Higher Education world rankings.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) well recognizes the Alagappa University and the education offer via regular, distance, week-end and collaborative study models. The university also holds UGC‑DEB approval for its distance and online learning programmes under the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).
Not just that, the university also has International Collaborations for Higher Learning worldwide like USA, Malaysia, China, South Korea and West Indies. There are various innovative programmes for foreign students as well and close to 41 international programmes.
In total, the Alagappa University offers education via different modes to more than 1 Lakh students from India and abroad.
The Alagappa University Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) was established in the year 1992 and it offers various Under Graduate and Post Graduate courses in the disciplines of Management, Science, Arts, and Education.
Some advantages of Alagappa University Directorate of Distance Education are
- Affordable Fee Structure
- Bilingual programme in Tamil and Hindi
- Up-to-date curriculum
- Wide-Network of study centers
- Personal Contact Program
- Examination centers across the Tamil Nadu
- Examinations are conducted twice a year
- Fixed schedule for examinations
- Quick results declaration
- Mobile Learning provisions
- Adequate training for practicals
Alagappa University Distance MBA Vs Online MBA
Alagappa University also offers a separate Online MBA program under its Online Learning (OL) division. This program has a different fee structure, delivery model (live and recorded online classes, LMS‑based learning) and recognition.
The fee for the Online MBA is significantly higher than the Distance MBA program. This article mainly covers the Distance MBA (ODL) program. Students interested in the Online MBA should download the latest Online MBA prospectus from the official website.
Introduction to Alagappa University Distance MBA
Alagappa University Distance Education MBA is a two year degree program and offers the following specializations
International Business
Marketing Management
Banking and Finance
Human Resource Management
Corporate Secretaryship
Education Management
Project Management
Tourism Management
Hospital Management
Retail Management
Corporate Management
Logistics Management
Production & Operations Management
Technology Management
System Management
Cooperative Management
Financial Management
5-Year Integrated MBA
And MCA, MSW & PGDCA Programmes
These are specialisation options within a single Distance MBA programme offered by Alagappa University CDOE, not separate MBA programmes with different degrees.
The Programme Structure includes:
Quality education and equipping students with entrepreneurial and managerial skills via new and innovative teaching styles.
Training and Management across behavioural skills, problem solving capabilities, analytical, decision making ability and professional management.
Assisting leading organisations in consultancy services as well as solving any kind of management related problems that may arise.
Eligibility Criteria & Fee Structure
To take admission in the Alagappa University (DDE), the students must hold a Bachelor Degree (10+2+3) in any discipline. There is no admission test required for admission, and there is no age bar for admission.
The Total fee for Alagappa University distance MBA program is INR 26,400 for complete two year program. Students can pay the fee in two installments of INR 13200 per year. The fee for all specializations is same.
| Specialization | Total Fees (Rs.) Per Year |
| General | INR 13,200 |
| International Business | INR 13,200 |
| Banking and Finance | INR 13,200 |
| Corporate Secretaryship | INR 13,200 |
| Project Management | INR 13,200 |
| Hospital Management | INR 13,200 |
| Human Resource Management | INR 13,200 |
| Tourism | INR 13,200 |
| Education Management | INR 13,200 |
| Retail Management | INR 13,200 |
| Technology Management | INR 13,200 |
| Logistics Management | INR 13,200 |
| Corporate Management | INR 13,200 |
| Financial Management | INR 13,200 |
| Marketing Management | INR 13,200 |
| System Management | INR 13,200 |
| Production & Operations Management | INR 13,200 |
| Cooperative Management | INR 13,200 |
| MBA (5 Year Integrated) I Year II Year III Year IV Year V Year | INR 3300/ INR 4,400/ INR 5,500/ INR 8,800 INR 8,800 |
Apart from the program fee, students are required to pay additional fees like one‑time registration and admission processing fees. Examination fee is also need to be paid separately at the time of term-end examination.
Admission Procedure
To get admission into the Alagappa University for Distance Education MBA, the students can either apply online through the Alagappa University website or can get in touch through the Study Centres of Alagappa University. You can find the list of valid Study Centres on the university website i.e www.alagappauniversity.ac.in.
If you enroll for direct admission into the university, you will be given the Course Materials, either in person or via email. And then you would have to take the Contact Classes held in the city of Karaikudi.
If you enroll through any of the Study Centres, you’ll get the Course Materials via the Study Centres. And then you would have to take the Contact Classes organised at these Study Centres itself.
Requisites for direct admission into the University
You would be required to carry the following documents along with the application:
Original qualification as Diploma/HSC Certificate or University Degree with one copy attested by a Gazetted Officer (Your original certificates would be immediately returned to you after verification).
A Student Index Card with signature and a stamp-size photograph.
Demand Draft (DD) of the total course fee in favour of Director, DDE, Alagappa University, to be payable at the banks mentioned below in Karaikudi.
Students do not need to submit any Transfer Certificate for admission. However, you might get a ‘Course Completion Certificate’ if you apply for the same.
You must send your filled-in application with all the required documents to the below-mentioned address by post:
The Director
Directorate of Distance Education
Alagappa University
Karaikudi - 630 003
Tamil Nadu
Requisites for admissions via Study Centres
You should submit your application to the Study Centres along with the following documents:
Original qualification as Diploma/HSC Certificate or University Degree with one copy attested by a Gazetted Officer (Your original certificates would be immediately returned to you after verification).
A Student Index Card with signature and a stamp-size photograph.
You are required to submit two Demand Drafts (DD) for Course Fee - one towards the Director, DDE, Alagappa University in Karaikudi as the University Share, the other towards the Learning Centre via which you seek admission.
If you enroll in the Karaikudi Centre, you also enjoy the facility of Cash Payment at the DDE campus.
Send-in the filled-in application and the above mentioned Demand Drafts to your selected Study Centre. Please note, students must not make any cash payments for fees to the Study Centres in any case.
Here is the list of banks where you can submit the Demand Draft:
State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Syndicate Bank, Punjab National Bank, Central Bank of India, United Commercial Bank, Union Bank of India, Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank, ICICI Bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, City Union Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank of Baroda, Pandyan Grama Bank, Karur Vysya Bank, Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Co-operative Bank, AXIS Bank.
Please keep in mind that:
You should write your name, programme opted and application number at the backside of the demand draft before submitting.
The demand draft must reach the DDE within 7 business days from the issuance date.
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