# M.Sc. Computer Science at Alagappa University

> M.Sc. Computer Science (M.Sc. Computer Science) at Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
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## Key facts

- University: [Alagappa University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/alagappa-university) (Public, Karaikudi, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india))
- Course family: [M.Sc. in Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/msc-computer-science)
- Duration: 2 years
- Teaching language: English
- Language note: English is the university’s stated teaching medium. Language-specialist courses have their own language requirements.
- Tuition per year: ₹4,000 (2026-27)
- Fee verified: 2026-10-25
- Official programme page: https://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/docs/Admission_notification/ALU_Prospectus_2026-2027.pdf

Fee notes: Current prospectus annual tuition component including guest lectures: domestic INR 2,000; foreign students pay twice this component, INR 4,000. Lab, special, other and applicable visit charges are separate. Hostel and mess are additional.

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: Domestic applicants meeting the specified degree and minimum marks
- Eligible: Foreign applicants meeting the same programme qualification assessment and applicable foreign-student requirements
- Restriction: Tamil Nadu reservation and concession rules apply only where eligibility is established.
- Restriction: Foreign tariff availability does not establish automatic admission, qualification equivalence or exemption from the entrance/GD/interview process.

The 2026–27 prospectus expressly provides foreign-student tuition at twice the general tuition component; other fees remain additional.

## Admissions

M.Sc. Computer Science is a regular postgraduate programme at Alagappa University in Karaikudi. Selection is based on marks in the qualifying degree examination.

Meet the exact qualifying-degree and subject requirements for this university-department programme.

- B.Sc. Computer Science / Information Technology / B.C.A./ B.Voc(Software Development) or any qualification equivalent there to in 10+2+3 pattern (with 55% for others and 50% for SC/ST)
- International qualifications require university assessment; the foreign fee category does not waive academic eligibility or selection requirements.

Steps:

1. Apply through the University Departments admission portal and select M.Sc. Computer Science.
2. Upload the required records and pay the application fee: INR 400, or INR 200 for eligible SC/ST applicants with the community certificate.
3. Selection is based on marks in the qualifying degree examination.
4. After provisional selection, present original academic documents, complete the university’s qualification assessment and pay the applicable fees. Apply for accommodation separately.

- Document: Qualifying-degree cumulative marks or grade certificates
- Document: Degree or provisional certificate
- Document: Transfer certificate of the qualifying degree
- Application document: Community certificate when claiming a reservation or fee concession
- Application document: Medical fitness certificate
- Application document: Two passport-size photographs
- Application document: Parent or guardian undertaking at admission
- Application document: Foreign qualification and applicant-status documents requested during the university assessment

## Teaching phases

- Regular university-department postgraduate study (English): Two-year campus programme; follow the selected department’s curriculum and assessment requirements.

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