Shivaji University Admission Dates 2027

Shivaji University admission is offered through two routes. Professional courses such as B.Tech, MBA, and MCA use MHT CET or MAH CET followed by Maharashtra CAP counselling. Arts, Science, and Commerce courses mainly use direct merit-based admission.

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The accepted exam depends on the course family. The university uses CAP counselling for some professional courses and merit or entrance tests for other programmes.

Shivaji University Courses and Fees

Shivaji University runs courses under 10 faculties: Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, and Engineering and Technology. The fee details below are for courses taught directly at university departments. Affiliated colleges charge separate fees fixed by their own institutions.

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For most disciplines, PhD registration costs INR 10,000. Shivaji University also offers 5-year integrated programmes in B.Sc + M.Sc in AI and Data Science, Nanoscience and Technology, and Economics, along with B.Ed + M.Ed.

Shivaji University Admission Process

Shivaji University uses centralised Maharashtra CAP counselling for professional courses and direct university department admission for many non-professional postgraduate courses.

B.Tech Admission

For B.Tech, Shivaji University departments and affiliated engineering colleges follow the Maharashtra CAP process conducted by DTE Maharashtra.

• Eligibility: Class 12 with PCM and minimum 45% marks, or 40% for reserved categories
• Entrance: MHT CET or JEE Main score
• Process: Apply online at mahacet.org, complete document verification, take part in CAP round allotment, and confirm admission

The university departments offer B.Tech in Chemical Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Food Technology, and Mechanical Engineering.

MBA and MCA Admission

MBA seats are filled through MAH MBA CET. MCA admission is done through MAH MCA CET.

• MBA Eligibility: Any graduation with at least 50% marks, or 45% for reserved categories
• MCA Eligibility: BCA or B.Sc with Mathematics / Computer Science and 50% marks
• Process: Appear for MAH-MBA/MCA CET, join CAP Counselling, receive seat allotment, and pay the fee

MA, M.Sc, M.Com, and LLM Admission

For non-professional PG courses, students are admitted mainly through UG merit on the university online portals. Some departments hold an entrance test for a limited number of seats.

• Eligibility: Relevant UG degree with 45% to 55% marks, based on the programme
• Admission basis: Merit list and/or department entrance test
• Reservation: Maharashtra government rules apply for SC, ST, VJNT, OBC, and EWS categories

PhD Admission

For PhD admission, students need a PG degree with 55% marks. They must appear for the Shivaji University Research Entrance Test (SURET), followed by an interview. NET/SET/GATE qualified candidates may get exemption from the entrance test as per UGC norms.

Shivaji University Placements

The placement cell at Shivaji University mainly supports students from university departments such as MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and Engineering. In the 2024-25 cycle, the university recorded an average package of INR 6 LPA and a highest package of INR 8 LPA. MBA students received an average salary package of INR 6.8 LPA.

Recruiters for MBA, IT, and Engineering students include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Lupin, Cipla, and Mahindra and Mahindra. The Kolhapur-Sangli-Satara area has industries in auto components, textiles, and agro-processing, which also support local job options for Science, Commerce, and Engineering graduates from the university zone’s 276-plus affiliated colleges.

Shivaji University Rankings

Shivaji University has NAAC A++ accreditation, the highest NAAC grade among Maharashtra state public universities. It is also listed in the NIRF 2025 State Public University category. These recognitions show the university’s research work and student outcomes.

Shivaji University Scholarships

Students in Shivaji University departments and affiliated colleges can apply for Maharashtra state and central government scholarship schemes. Applications are submitted through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in and the National Scholarship Portal.

Shivaji University Campus and Infrastructure

Shivaji University has its main campus at Vidyanagar, Kolhapur. Spread across 853 acres, it is among the larger university campuses in Maharashtra. The campus has a botanical garden used for biodiversity research, sports facilities, and separate hostel blocks for male and female students.

The campus includes science and technology departments, arts and social science departments, commerce faculty, law school, and management studies centre. Students also use research facilities in Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Nano Science and Technology, and Electronics.

Kolhapur is an important city in south Maharashtra and is known for the Mahalaxmi Temple and artisan heritage. The university is connected by road and rail. Kolhapur Railway Station is about 5 km from the campus.

Shivaji University vs Savitribai Phule Pune University vs BAMU

Shivaji University, Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Dr. BAMU are major state public affiliating universities in Maharashtra. Each university serves a different region. Students from southern Maharashtra often compare them before choosing PG or professional courses.

SPPU has stronger NIRF visibility and gets placement support from Pune’s IT ecosystem. SUK has the largest campus area among the three and the highest NAAC grade listed here. It is also the main higher education centre for the Kolhapur-Sangli-Satara belt. BAMU serves the Marathwada region and offers a similar range of disciplines. Students from south Maharashtra who want to study near home at a NAAC A++ university often choose SUK.