Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK), established in 1962, is a state university located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Spread over an area of 853 acres, the university is accredited by NAAC "A++" Grade with a CGPA of 3.52 and approved by UGC, BCI, and other prominent organizations.
- SUK bagged the 28th position in the NIRF Rankings 2023 announced by the MHRD.
- University offers admission in various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level programmes.
- BTech, MBA and MTech are the popular courses offered at the university.
- It also offers admission to the B.Ed, B.Lib.Sc, B.Sc, and BA programs at the UG level.
- The university accepts MHT CET and JEE Main scores for admission to BTech.
- Admission to B.Lib.Sc, B.Sc, and BA is based on the entrance examination conducted by the university.
- For PG courses, SUK offers admission to M.Sc, MCA, MCom, MA, MTech, and MPhil.
- Admission to MBA and MTech is based on the score obtained in MAH-CET and GATE.
- It also offers various distance education programs in streams like BA, BCom, MA, MCom, MBA and MSc.
- Students clearing the cutoff will be called for state level counselling conducted by State CET Cell.
Some of the top recruiters at Shivaji University Kolhapur include Tata Motors, Cytel, John Deere, and SAS. The package offered to students ranges from INR 2 LPA to INR 10 LPA.
SUK Highlights
Here are the important highlights of Shivaji University Kolhapur (SUK):
SUK Highlights |
Name of University |
Shivaji University Kolhapur (SUK) |
Location |
Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
Established | Institute Type |
1962 | Government University |
Recognized By |
UGC and BCI |
NAAC Grade |
A++ (3.52) |
Rankings |
NIRF Ranking 2023 (University): 28th |
Campus Size |
853 Acres |
Flagship Courses |
B.Tech and MBA |
Other Courses |
B.Ed, B.Lib.Sc, B.Sc, BA, M.Sc, MCA, MCom, MA, MTech, MPhil and PhD |
Admission Criteria |
Entrance Exam Based |
Entrance Exams |
MHT CET, JEE Main, CAT, CUET, CMAT, MAH-CET and GATE. |
Facilities Available |
Hostel, Gym, Library, Cafeteria, Hospital |
Official Website |
https://www.unishivaji.ac.in/ |
SUK Courses & Fees 2024
SUK offers admission to BTech, BCom, B.Ed, B.Lib.Sc, B.Sc, and BA at the UG level. It offers admission in MBA, M.Sc, MCA, MCom, MA, MTech, and MPhil at the postgraduate level. The university offers admission in various research, diploma and certificate courses, which include PhD in various specializations. The detailed information regarding SUK Courses and Fees is mentioned below:
Course |
Course Details |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
BTech / BE |
Duration: 4 Years
Course Fee: INR 84,465 (First Year)
Specializations: Computer Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Seat Intake: 360 |
Passed 10+2 in PCM with an aggregate of 50% marks. |
Rank in MHT CET/ JEE Main |
BSc |
Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 29,081 – INR 30,236 |
Passed 10+2 in PCM with an aggregate of 50% marks. |
Rank in CUET |
BEd |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 17,816 |
Passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
B.P.Ed |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 17,816 |
Passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
B.LibSc |
Duration: 1 Year
Course Fee: INR 4,411 |
Completed Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
BA |
Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 3,385 |
Passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
BCA |
Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 21, 261 |
Passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks and computer as core subject. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
BCom |
Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 4,295 |
Passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 50% marks in commerce. |
Rank in CUET |
MBA |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 62,761 – INR 64,131 |
Completed Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD) |
Rank in MAH MBA CET or CAT |
MTech |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 10,281 – INR 10,811
Seat Intake: 54
Specializations: Computer Science and Technology, Electronics Technology, Energy Technology, Environment Science and Technology, Food Technology |
Completed BTech with a minimum of 60% marks |
Rank in GATE |
MCA |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 14,811 |
Completed Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50%- 60% marks |
Rank in MAH MCA CET |
MCom |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 3,761 |
Completed Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
Rank in CUET or MAHCET |
MA |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 3,761 – INR 18,771 |
Completed BCom, BCom Hons) with a minimum grade point average of 50% |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
LLM |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 17,681-INR 18,261 |
Completed graduation with 50% marks from a recognized university. |
Merit Based |
M.Lib.Sc |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 8,011 |
Completed graduation with 50% marks from a recognized university. |
Merit Based |
M.Ed |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 10, 286 – INR 10,916 |
Completed BEd with 50% marks from a recognized university. |
Merit Based |
MSc |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 4,661 – INR 43,211 |
Completed BSc with 50% marks from a recognized university. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
MPA |
Duration: 2 Years |
Completed BPA with 50% marks from a recognized university. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
MArch |
Duration: 2 Years |
Completed graduation with 50% marks from a recognized university. |
Rank in MAH MArch CET |
MPhil |
Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 22,860 |
Completed postgraduation with 55% marks from a recognized university. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
PhD |
Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 16,473
|
Completed Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. |
Entrance examination conducted by the University |
SUK Admissions 2024
SUK Admission is open for various courses at UG, PG, Distance Education and PhD level. Admission is based on the merit as well as entrance exams. Applicants seeking admission to PhD and other courses like BEd, B.LibSc, BA, MCA, MA, and MSc are selected based on merit obtained through the entrance test conducted by the university.
Students planning for admission to BTech at Shivaji University Kolhapur have to clear MHT CET examination. For admission to MBA and MTech individuals must obtain a valid score in GATE and MAH MBA CET. MHT CET 2024 for admission to BTech is ongoing till May 17, 2024. For registration individuals have to register at (https://cetcell.mahacet.org/). Complete the application procedure carefully after readings all the details provided in the brochure.
For admission in BEd, B.LibSc, BA, MCA, MA, MSc and PhD, students must register at SKU Admission and pay the application fee as follows:
Particulars |
Fee |
Online Application Fee |
INR 600 per Program |
Admission in courses such as LLM, M.Lib.Sc and MEd, individuals must fill out an application form online with an application fee of INR 300 Per Programme.
Students clearing the MHT CET cutoff will be eligible for state-level counselling. During the counselling, an individual must select SUK for admission. It is advised to visit the State CET Cell site regularly to check for the provisional and final merit lists of the college. Students applying through CAP must complete an online application for admission to Shivaji University Kolhapur.
SUK Distance Education 2024
SUK offers distance education for courses such as B.A, B.Com, M.A, M.Com, MBA and M.Sc. Shivaji University DDE Admissions are entrance exam based, and students can apply through the official website of the university.
- For admission to the B.A. distance program, individuals need to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in the 10+2 examination.
- Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% aggregate for admission in M.Com, M.Sc, M.A., and diploma courses.
- Admission to an MBA distance program is based on the minimum cut-off percentage in the entrance examination.
SUK Cutoff 2024
SUK offers admission to BTech students who qualify for the MHT CET and JEE Main entrance exams. 15% of seats are allocated to candidates under the All India quota, and the remaining 85% are filled through the State quota. MHT CET offers admission on state quota seats, whereas JEE Main offers admission to BTech at Shivaji University Kolhapur under the All India quota.
SUK BE Cutoff 2024
Here is the Shivaji University Kolhapur MHT CET Cutoff in 2023 for admission to BE:
Courses |
2023
|
2022
|
2021
|
BE Civil Engineering
|
6.32 |
18.37 |
40.25 |
BE Mechanical Engineering
|
44.69 |
42.02 |
10.51 |
BE Chemical Engineering
|
45.64 |
1.29 |
19.79 |
B.Tech Food Technology
|
58.71 |
63.54 |
75.71 |
BE Electronics & Telecom Engineering
|
76.92 |
75.84 |
68.32 |
SUK Placements 2024
SUK offers a placement cell at the university campus that carries out placements and internship drives. The cell also holds different pre-placement training activities and conducts informative webinars for its students. Almost 52.78% students got placed from department of technology (E&TC). The average package of SUK is INR 6 LPA. The placement office is well equipped with excellent infrastructure, as mentioned below, to support every stage of the placement process:
- An end-to-end online system for recruiters and students is needed.
- Auditoriums of sufficient capacity to conduct pre-placement presentations.
- Interview Rooms.
- Fully Computerized Office.
- Infrastructure to support online, written and screening tests
SUK Placements 2024 |
Highest Package Offered |
INR 10 LPA |
Average Package Offered |
INR 6 LPA |
Minimum Package Offered |
INR 3.67 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Tata Motors, Nestle, Byju’s, Cytel, SAS, John Deere, L&T Technologies, and Pidilte |
SUK Ranking 2024
Shivaji University Kolhapur occupies the 28th position among all universities in India, according to NIRF Ranking 2023. SUK has been ranked 26th, according to India Today University Rankings 2024.
Ranking Category
|
Position
|
NIRF 2023 (Overall) |
151 |
NIRF 2023 (Universities)
|
28
|
SUK Scholarships 2024
Shivaji University offers scholarships to students from both the PG and UG departments. Every year, the university awards 500 scholarships (worth INR 5,000/—and INR 10,000 per annum). The university also offers one departmental research fellowship for each PG department for scholars pursuing a PhD.
Shivaji University Merit Scholarship Scheme (SUMS) offers one INR 5,000/- scholarship to every P. G. Department student for both years. Here is the breakdown about the scholarships that students can avail of at SUK:
Scholarship Name |
Details |
Benefits |
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk |
It provide financial assistance to the Economic Backward Class who are admitted to Diploma / Degree / Postgraduate courses through CAP |
The scholarship provides 50 % of Tuition Fees and 50 % of Exam Fee. |
Eklavya Scholarship |
It provides financial assistance to the PG students who obtained 60% marks in arts, commerce and law graduation and 70 % marks in Science graduation |
INR 5,000 is provided to all selected students. |
Shivaji University Merit Scholarship |
It provide financial assistance to every PG students. |
INR 5,000 is provided to all students. |
Maji Sainik PTC STC |
The scholarship provide financial assistance to students taking admission in MA. |
INR 3,164 is provided to all selected students. |
Scholarship Scheme for State Minority Communities Pursuing Higher Professional Education |
The scholarship provide financial aid to students belonging to minority communities for pursuing professional or technical degree/diploma courses |
For Technical Courses, a Scholarship Amount of INR 25,000/- Per Annum or Tuition Fees is provided
|
SUK Results 2024
Shivaji University Kolhapur conducts the semester examinations in the months of April/ May & November/ December every year. The results are released online on its official website. Students can check their results by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Visit the official web portal of Shivaji University at http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/default.aspx.
- Scroll down to the middle of the web page, and click on ‘Exam Section’ between ‘Online Portal’ and ‘Payment Gateway’.
- Select ‘Online Results’ from the options given on the left side of the portal.
- Click on the link as per your examination and batch.
- Login with your 10-digit University PRN, and click ‘View’ to check your results.
SUK Facilities
SUK provides the following facilities for on campus students to provide them a suitable environment to study, and to foster their overall development:
Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Knowledge Resource Center
Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Knowledge Resource Center is one of the leading university libraries in Southern Maharashtra, India.
- It caters to the academic needs of students, faculty, and other university user groups, as well as visitors from other universities and institutes.
- The library has over 2.9 lakh printed documents and subscribes to over 283 national and international journals.
Hostels
With an inclusive approach, the SUK has made a policy decision to provide hostel facilities to all girls who wish to use them.
- It takes into consideration the rural background of the students who wish to pursue higher education at university.
- The university also has three fully furnished and spacious boys’ hostels on its campus.
The breakdown of girls and boys hostel fee at Shivaji University Kolhapur are as follows:
Particulars
|
1st Year Hostel Fee for Girls (INR)
|
1st Year Hostel Fee for Boys (INR)
|
Admission fee
|
50/-
|
100/-
|
Room Rent
|
1600/-
|
1850/-
|
Hostel, Sport & Recreation Club Fees
|
100/-
|
100/-
|
Water and Electricity Charges
|
2300/-
|
2500/-
|
Reading Room Charges
|
100/-
|
100/-
|
Hostel & lock Deposit
|
100/-
|
-
|
Security Charges
|
100/-
|
100/-
|
Total
|
4350/-
|
4750/-
|
Some other facilities provided at the SUK campus are as follows:
- Health Centre:The Health Center, located on the campus, provides all necessary medical facilities to the University staff and students. It is a well-equipped centre with sophisticated instruments such as a Hematology analyzer, fully automatic Biochemistry analyzer, and high-frequency X-ray machine.
- Sports Complex: The University has a huge sports complex, with pavilions, rooms, and a Gym available for practicing, coaching, and conducting different sports activities. The Complex has an Athletics Track, Basketball Cement Court, Cricket Ground, Kho-Kho Ground, and Hockey Ground.
SUK Alumni
Some notable alumni of SUK are as follows:
Name |
Designation |
Photo |
Dr. Jagannath Patil |
Adviser and Coordinator of Western region, NAAC, Bangalore. |
|
Vasant Bhosale |
Editor, Daily Lokmat |
|
Dr. Vijay Chormare |
Associate Editor, Maharashtra Times, Mumbai. |
|
Sandeep Malvi |
Deputy Commissioner, Thane Municipal Corporation |
|
How to reach SUK
An individual can easily reach SUK as the university is well connected to railways, roads, airports, and bus stands. The table below shows the various routes to reach Shivaji University Kolhapur:
Mode of Transportation |
Points |
Distance |
By Air |
Ujalaiwadi Airport |
10 Km |
Pune Airport |
238 Km |
By Train |
Kolhapur |
376.5 Km (from Mumbai to Kolhapur) |
By Bus |
Maharashtra State Transport Corporation Service |
450 Km south of Mumbai |
SUK FAQs
Ques. How many colleges are affiliated with SUK?
Ans. There are a total of 293 colleges affiliated to SUK. Some of the top colleges are as follows:
- Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli
- KE Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli
- Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College of Engineering and Polytechnic, [KBPCEP] Satara
Ques. How do I download the Hall Ticket for the entrance examination at SUK?
Ans. Follow the below-mentioned steps to receive your hall ticket for the entrance examination at SUK:
- Visit the official web portal of Shivaji University at http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/default.aspx.
- Scroll down to the middle of the web page, and click on 'Exam Section' between 'Online Portal' and 'Payment Gateway'.
- Select 'Hall Ticket' from the 'Pre-Examination' section on the left side of the portal.
- Download your Hall Ticket using the links given.
Ques. Has SUK released its cutoffs for admission at BE/BTech?
Ans. Yes, SUK has released its cutoffs for the BE/B. Tech. in Chemical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Some of the cutoffs are as follows:
Ques. What are the office working hours of SUK?
Ans. The working hours of the various SUK offices are from 10.20 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The offices are closed for lunch from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All the administrative offices are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, in addition to other holidays.
Ques. Do the UGC and Apex Bodies recognize SUK in higher education in India?
Ans. Yes, Shivaji University Kolhapur is recognized by the University Grants Commission. This university is also registered under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for an MBA at SUK?
Ans. A candidate must have a graduate degree with a minimum of 50% marks and must have appeared for MAH MBA CET or any national-level entrance exam for an MBA.
Ques. What are the important details present on the SUK examination timetable?
Ans. Candidates appearing for the Shivaji University Examination must follow some instructions during the examination:
- The candidate must report to the exam centre 30 minutes earlier.
- Carry the printed copy of the Shivaji University Hall Ticket to the exam centre.
- No candidate will be allowed to write the exam if he/she appears without the hall ticket.
- To know the complete address of the examination centre, check the exam timetable or hall ticket.
Ques. What is the duration of the PhD and M.Phil programs at SUK?
Ans. The duration of Ph.D. and M.Phil programs at SUK is as follows:
- The M.Phil. program shall have a minimum duration of two consecutive semesters/ one year and a maximum duration of four consecutive semesters / two years.
- PhD program shall be of a minimum duration of three years, including coursework and a maximum of six years.
Ques. Can I go into the stacks to browse or retrieve materials at the library?
Ans. Access to the stack section is permitted to all at SUK because there is an open access system in the stack and textbook section. However, it is available only to registered library students and teachers.
Ques. What is the financial assistance scheme for students at SUK?
Ans. Shivaji University Kolhapur has ventured to introduce a scheme of Golden Jubilee Research Fellowship for Research Students from 2012-2013 to provide financial support. The tenure of the Golden Jubilee Research Fellowship will be for two years. The value of the fellowship will be INR 10,000/- along with the Contingency grant of INR 10,000/-
Ques. Are there any chances of admission being cancelled at SUK?
Ans. SUK shall cancel the admission of a candidate if he/ she fails to fulfil the necessary conditions/requirements as prescribed by rules or the conditions mentioned in the allotment letter/provisional admission letter.