Alagappa University, reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA: 3.64) in the Third cycle of Assessment and Graded as Category I University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development is located at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu. The University has secured 36th position among Universities in India in NIRF 2020 Ranking. The University is named after the great philanthropist and educationist Dr. Rm. Alagappa Chettiar who has donated 450 acres of his land for the sake of this university. The University was brought into existence by a Special Act of the Government of Tamil Nadu in May 1985 with the objective of fostering research, development and dissemination of knowledge in various branches of learning. The motto of the university is “Excellence in Action”.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many sectors to shift their bases to online including educational sector. As a result numerous schools and colleges have started teaching their students through online platforms across the world. Online education is indeed a way forward.  Alagappa University Online Portal (ALUOP) is a key initiative of Alagappa University and this portal has been functioning through our University Website. It is a consortium of 44 University Departments which aims at conducting online classes and develop study resources for the use of students and other aspirants. This online portal helps the students to get full access to the study material and also allows them to participate in online classes and interact with teachers. As part of the e-governance initiatives under RUSA 2.0 scheme Alagappa University has launched online platform.

Alagappa University Online Programmes provide anytime, anywhere education experience. Besides, industry oriented teaching delivered by eminent corporate experts and world-class faculty are other notable features. Designed to suit both students and working professionals, the programmes adhere to UGC’s four quadrant stringent criteria and we are at par with the distance learning programmes.

I wish the learners all success in their venture to acquire knowledge and skills through online education.

Today, online learning has emerged as a potent resource for aspirant learners all over the world. For many educational institutes, this is an entirely new way of offering education that they have to adopt in the changing educational scenario. In recent months, the demand for online learning has risen significantly, and it will continue to increase in the future. Online education allows students to attend classes from any location of their choice. It also allows schools to reach out to a more extensive network of students, instead of being restricted by geographical boundaries. Additionally, online lectures can be recorded, archived, and shared for future reference. It allows students to access the learning material at a time of their convenience. Online learning has reduced financial costs. Online education is far more affordable as compared to physical learning. This is because online learning reduces the expenses incurred on account of transportation, meals, etc. Additionally, all the course or study materials are available online, thus creating a paperless learning environment .

The concept of traditional education has changed radically with the rise of new technologies. Being physically present in a classroom is not the only learning option anymore. Nowadays, one can have access to a quality education whenever and wherever one wants to have, as long as that person has access to a computer. Online education enables the teacher and the student to set their own teaching and learning pace, and there is the added flexibility of setting a schedule that fits one’s agenda. As a result, using an online educational platform allows for a better balance of work and studies and so there is no need to give up one for the other.

Alagappa University’s commitment to education extends beyond the classroom and includes providing of opportunities to learn online Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes. As the world of online learning continues to grow, Alagappa University for its part has started providing more opportunities to the needy individuals across the globe through its online platforms.