Alagappa University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. The University offers education through Regular, Week-end, Distance and Collaborative modes. The Distance Education Directorate offers variety of programmes to the student community spread across the country and in selected foreign countries. Directorate of Distance Education, Allagappa University offers following courses - MBA with all its specializations, MCA, MSW, PGDCA, MA, BA, BSc, BCom, BCA and BBA.