B.Tech. in Computer Science and 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

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

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.

Department of Technology, Shivaji University provides effective placement support to BTech students. It also conducts training sessions to help students grab the best recruitment opportunitites. As of now, the course-specific report on BTech placements has not been released by the department. In 2023, 75 companies visited the campus and offered job to 150 students. The the highest and the average packages offered during the placement drive for all courses were INR 7.50 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA, respectively. TCS, Hexaware Technologies, and Sankey Solutions, among others, were the leading companies that participated in DOT Kolhapur placements in 2023.

DoT, Shivaji University does not conduct an in-house entrance exam for BTech admission. The admission is based on the merit lists released by the MHT-CET cell (DTE), which is based on the applicants' scores in JEE (Mains) and MHT-CET. The exact dates for the two accepted entrance exams vary from year to year. These dates are released by the respective conducting authorities on their official websites. The tentative timelines in which these exams are conducted are given below:

• JEE (Mains) Session 1: January
• JEE (Mains) Session 2: April
• MHT-CET: April

To apply for the BTech and MTech courses offered at the Department of Technology, Shivaji University, students need to duly fill in the application form. While filling the form, students are required to upload the document listed below:

• Class 10 or equivalent's marksheet
• Class 12 or equivalent's marksheet
• Gap certificate (if applicable)
• OBC Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable)
• Trasnfer and Migration certificates
• Entrance exam score card

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

The placement cell of the Department of Technology Shivaji University conducted 10 training activities in each programme. Some of the programmes are listed below:

1. Future Skills Training Programme and Aptitude Training (Fuel)
2. Campus Recruitment Aptitude Training under LEAD
3. Job Opportunities for Engineering Students
4. Career Preparation and Planning
5. Lecture on “Technical Preparation”