My elder brother attended Madurai Kamaraj University, so I have heard a lot about this university. 

• It is a state university founded 50 years ago by an act of the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly. 
• It is a large university located in a Madurai Metropolitan Suburb at the foothills of the Nagamalai Mountains. 
• It also has a huge and old City Campus. 
• Furthermore, because it is such a big university, you may need to use a car or bike to get from one location to another on campus. 
• Only Osmania University (Hyderabad) is bigger in comparison to this university in the South.

Don't be misled by reports of a controversy sparked by vested interests against this reputable institution. According to what I've heard, it's all about their Distance Education courses. Distance education is a big business in India. As a result, it is very common for one institution to be envious of another. This can sometimes reach the level of a court case. Rest assured, it is not a fake institution. Consider yourself fortunate and blessed if you are selected for MKU.