Alagappa University (AU) Accredited with 'A+' Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu is accessible from Madurai and Tiruchirappalli Airports within two hours. The 440 acre green and lush campus houses all the academic activities. This University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially founded by the great philanthropist and educationist Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar.

The Directorate of Distance Education was established in the University during the year 1992. The Directorate offers Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes in the disciplines of Arts, Science, Education and Management.
The Directorate offers various innovative, job-oriented and socially relevant academic programmes in the field of Arts, Science, Education and Management. It has an excellent network of many Learning Centres for providing effective service to the student community.Know more...