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ALAGAPPA GROUP OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
“Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present." — Albert Camus, a French philosopher. Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar personified such true generosity in the cause of education and thereby made a mark in the chronicles of history.

It is with great pleasure and pride the following encapsulation of the accomplishments of the revered founder, the legend of Chettinad Dr. Alagappa Chettiar is presented.

Dr. Alagappa Chettiar and his story of life continue to be an inspiration to millions in India. He was instrumental in bringing primary, secondary, tertiary and professional education to the doorstep of the community in Tamil Nadu. Today, more than three million students have successfully graduated from the various Alagappa Institutions. His magnificently munificent donations from 1943 to 1957 led to the launching of a galaxy of educational institutions that formed the basis for the establishment of the Alagappa University in 1985 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Adjusting to the inflation and various other economic and financial parameters, his donations can be pegged at more than Rs. 300 crores today. Dr. Alagappa Chettiar single-handedly redefined philanthropy and contributed to the betterment of education in Tamil Nadu in such a scale and depth that there is no parallel to his benevolence. Late Mrs. Umayal Ramanathan, the beloved daughter of Chettiar assumed the responsibility to manage all the institutions he founded, following his premature death. True to her father’s benevolence, she donated 450 acres of land in Karaikudi in 1968 to the Government of Tamil Nadu with functioning professional institutions. The Government of Tamil Nadu formed the Alagappa University to honour Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar and it is recognized by the Government of India through UGC. The University has 18 departments that include Institute of Management, Bio- technology, Computer Science, Women’s Studies, Languages, Performing Arts etc. It has spread its wings with 5 centres and 2 constituent colleges on its campus along with 28 affiliated colleges.

The Institutions founded by Dr. Alagappa Chettiar includes:


 * Alagappa College of Technology in Madras
 * Alagappa College of Arts and Science in Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology in Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Polytechnic College in Karaikudi
 * Alagappa School of Music in Karaikudi
 * Alagappa College of Physical Education
 * Primary Schools in Chennai and Karaikudi

Listed below are the Institutions that are managed by Dr. Alagappa Chettiar Management Trust and the Asoka Charitable Trust that he established and now being managed by his family:

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

 * Umayal Play School & Day-Care Centre, Chennai
 * Smart Start Play School & Day care Centre, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Basic School, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Preparatory & Nursery Primary School, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Montessori School, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Schools- Primary Wing, Chennai

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

 * Alagappa Schools- Matriculation & Higher Secondary, Chennai
 * Alagappa Matriculation & Higher Secondary School, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Girls Matriculation & Higher Secondary School, Karaikudi
 * Dr. Alagappa Academy CBSE, Karaikudi

PROFESSIONAL & VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

 * Dr. Umayal Ramanathan College for Women, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa College of Nursing, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Institute of Technology, Chennai
 * Alagappa Performing Arts Academy, California, USA
 * Alagappa College of Performing Arts, Karaikudi

INSTITUTIONS MANAGED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU

 * Alagappa University, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa College of Technology, Chennai
 * Alagappa College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi
 * Alagappa Polytechnic College, Karaikudi

This enumeration of various institutions is illustrative of the depth and breadth of opportunities available to the student fraternity. Under the leadership of Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar’s daughter Late Dr. (Mrs.) Umayal Ramanathan and the able stewardship of his grandson Dr. Ramanathan Vairavan, these institutions continue to expand and develop. Their grand vision is to establish institutions of higher learning such as Medical College, Nursing College, Medical Technology Programs and Law College to add global reach and prominence to the legacy of Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar.