Apply Now to enhance your career skills by doing Distance Courses from Shivaji University, Which is recognized by UGC-DEB and NAAC accreditation.
South Maharashtra
Starting INR 11,000
Starting 1,000/Month*
UGC-DEB | NAAC A++ | AICTE | NIRF
Established in 1962, Shivaji University bears the illustrious name of the Great Maratha Warrior and founder of the Maratha empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Its inception, graced by the esteemed Dr. Radhakrishnan, then President of India, marked a significant milestone in the educational landscape of Maharashtra. With a vision to meet the educational needs of South Maharashtra, the university’s jurisdiction spans across the culturally rich districts of Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara.
From humble beginnings with 34 affiliated colleges and 14,000 students, Shivaji University has grown exponentially. Today, it stands tall with 280 affiliated colleges nurturing over 300,000 students, supported by 34 Postgraduate Departments on campus. The university’s academic spectrum spans across ten major faculties encompassing Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medicine, and more.
Guided by the pioneering spirit of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and the visionary Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, Shivaji University has been a catalyst for educational revolution. Under their leadership, the university embarked on a journey to democratize education, making it accessible to all sections of society through innovative schemes like the ‘Earn and Learn’ initiative.
Over the decades, Shivaji University has evolved into a hub of academic excellence and research innovation. While its initial focus was on expanding higher education and establishing new colleges, subsequent phases witnessed a surge in professional faculties like Engineering, Management, and Medicine. The recent years have been dedicated to elevating standards to global benchmarks, embracing emerging fields like Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology.
In its pursuit of academic enrichment, Shivaji University has garnered acclaim from national and international quarters. Collaborations with esteemed institutions like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Indian Institute of Geo-Magnetism underscore its commitment to cutting-edge research. Accredited with an “A” Grade by NAAC, the university’s administration, financial management, and examination system have consistently earned accolades.
Looking ahead, Shivaji University envisions establishing centers of excellence in Rural Management, Biotechnology, and Information Technology. Its ranking in the National Institutional Ranking Framework and collaborations with organizations like C-DAC exemplify its ascent towards becoming a premier institute of higher education and research in India.
In essence, Shivaji University’s transformation from a regional educational provider to a national and global leader is a testament to its unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and inclusive education.
Shivaji university Kolhapur has pretty much being one of south Maharashtra’s top university at providing quality of education which is proven by the accreditation that it receives from NAAC, A++ the highest ranking any university could get with an impressive CGPA of 3.52, the university stands tall in the midst of south Maharashtra.
This appreciation doesn’t stop here. NIRF, the main governing body for rankings in India has ranked the university at the range of 101-150 among universities reaffirming the promise of quality of education, research and infrastructure.
Shivaji University has ranked in QS world rankings among top universities in asia, ranked 601-650, highlighting it’s growing nature among peer universities.
The trend continues with recognition from the prestigious US news rankings in which Shivaji University has ranked 65th best university further commanding the reputation of a growing university in this region.
As a beacon in Maharashtra education, Shivaji university will be continuing their journey for better quality of education, infrastructure and rankings. These rankings are just milestones and a factor of motivation for the university and their goal towards academic excellence.
Shivaji University distance education offers a diverse range of subject to choose from for students from diverse fields with the comfort of their home.
3 year & 6 semester program in bachelor of arts has multiple subjects offering like, Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Sanskrit, Ardhamagadhi, History, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Education.
3 year & 6 semester program in BCom offers a comprehensive study of business, accountancy and finance. Fostering enthusiastic students who are interested in commerce and accounting and want to grow in this field this course is perfect for them. Specifically to those students who are going for higher studies like masters in commerce.
The institute also provides some certification courses for self-growth purposes, naming a few courses like
Shivaji university also provides an advance learning master degree program in arts domain, providing specialisation in Marathi, Hindi and English.
A 2 year 4 semester program of social sciences provides you with the specialization of History, Political Sciences, Economics and Sociology. Providing a deeper knowledge of socioeconomical subjects.
MCom is a two year postgraduate program focusing on advance studies in the field of accountancy and finance, Shivaji University offers a comprehensive curriculum preparing student’s ambition to do specialised in business world. It also foster’s students ambition to do a PhD afterwards.
Carefully curated program for 2 years and of 4 semester takes students to a new level in mathematics, a deeper dive at diverse areas like calculus, algebra and applied mathematics for those who aspire to be researcher in the field of maths and to them who want to go to analytical roles or teaching, a master degree is the mediator step to do that.
A comprehensive study program of enthusiast from the business world who has already come from BBA and wants to pursue a career in managing businesses will be doing this course of 2 years 4 semester. Specialization in Marketing, Operations, IT, HR, Finance etc.
Eligibility—CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC, Tamilnadu 12th, MPBSE 12th, JKBOSE 12th, GSEB HSC, Odisha CHSE, Karnataka 2nd PUC.
– Year 1- 4295
– Year 2- 4525
– Year 3- 4295
Eligibility—HSE in commerce/Science.
– Year 1- 4295
– Year 2- 4525
– Year 3- 4295
– Year 1- 5920
– Year 2- 5920
Eligibility— Graduation 45%-50% in any subject or stream.
– Year 1- 5920
– Year 2- 5920
Eligibility— Graduation 45%-50% in any subject or stream.
– Year 1- 5920
– Year 2- 5920
Candidates who have completed a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, equivalent to Level 6.0 of the National Education Policy (NEP) framework, are eligible for admission to MCom Part-I, which corresponds to Level 6.5. Those who have completed a four-year BCom (Honors/Research) program, equivalent to Level 6.5, are eligible for direct admission to MCom Part-II, corresponding to Level 8. Please note that R.M.Com-II regulations apply in this context.
– Year 1- 5920
– Year 2- 5920
Eligibility:- A 3 year Bsc program with Mathematics, BSc mathematics.
– Year 1- 7945
– Year 2- 7945
Eligibility:- Graduation with 45%-50% by a recognised university and entrance test conducted by the university.
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Shivaji University offering the distance education has an rather comprehensive admission process, catering to the needs of people who cannot pursue regular programs, a general procedure is given below.
– Notification of the admission process is posted on the website.
– Checking the eligibility criteria
– Application form submission
– Document submission
– Applicant fee Payment
– Admission Conformation
– User ID and password via mail
The examination will be conducted online and there will be credentials provided via mail and then the student can log in to their account where they can access the question paper and can write exams. During the examination the students need to turn on their camera and microphone, an AI will be monitoring during that.
