B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at Department of Technology, Kolhapur

Department of Technology Shivaji University offers its BTech course across multiple specialisations. The admission criteria is same across all of the courses. Students can also enrol in the course via lateral entry. Interested students can enrol in the following BTech specialisations:

• Food Technology
• Computer Science and Technology
• Electronics and Communication Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Department of Technology (DoT), Shivaji University, offers BTech seats to eligible candidates based on their performance in the accepted entrance exams. These exams are JEE (Main) and MHT-CET. Those who have valid scores in one of these exams can register for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) and select DoT, Shivaji University, Kolhapur during choice filling. CAP is the counselling and seat allocation process conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell (DTE). Seats are allocated based on the merit lists released during various rounds of CAP. Shortlisted candidates must report to the campus for document verification and submit the applicable fees for seat confirmation.

Yes, BTech lateral entry is possible in the Department of Technology in Shivaji University. The university offers the course in different specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and so on. The least is to successfully complete Class 12 Science stream through a recognised board. Application can be done on the official university site by students who are interested in undertaking the course.

The BTech cut-off at Department of Technology, Shivaji University is based on the JEE (Main) and MHT-CET ranks secured by the applicants. It is released in various rounds of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) conducted by the Maharashtra CET Cell. It fluctuates yearly due to a variety of factors. Some potential factors that lead to the fluctuation of the cut-off required for BTech admission at DoT are listed below:

• Number of applicants applying for the entrance exams
• Difficulty of the entrance exams
• Number of available seats
• Cut-off trends over the years
• Reservation Policies
• Choice of specialisation and its current popularity

BTech admission at Shivaji University's Department of Technology, Kolhapur, is subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility norms laid down by the AICTE and DTE norms for BTech admissions in Maharashtra. The general eligibility criteria as per the AICTE and DTE norms are as follows:

• Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board/ council, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Technical Vocational subject or passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology
• They must have scored at least 45% (40% in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates from Maharashtra) in the qualifying exam

NOTE: The mentioned eligibility criteria is generally applicable to the BTech admission to colleges and institutes in Maharashtra through MHT-CET counselling. The specific eligibility criteria may vary.

Some of the eminent companies that participated in Department of Technology Shivaji University Kolhapur placements 2023 are mentioned below:

During the academic year 2022-23, the department organised 10 training sessions in each programme. The department witnessed the participation of 75 recruiters selecting more than 150 students. The key highlights of Department of Technology Shivaji University Kolhapur placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Shivaji University's Department of Technology has a total of 360 seats for BTech. These seats are equally divided over the six specialisations offered by the Department. A list of the available specialisations and the respective number of seats available for each one of them is presented in the table below:

NOTE: The mentioned information is sourced from the official website of the university/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.