B.Tech. in Food Technology (Lateral Entry) 

at Department of Technology, Kolhapur

DoT, Shivaji University, offers BTech in six specialisations. One of the available specialisations is Food Technology. Like all other specialisations, it is a four-year programme. The course curriculum is divided into eight semesters. It includes various theoretical and practical subjects. Some of these subjects are listed below:

• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Chemistry
• Engineering Graphics
• Food Microbiology
• Heat Transfer
• Food Chemistry
• Human Nutrition
• Fluid Mechanics
• Dairy Technology
• Food Process Engineering
• Food Quality & Safety Management

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.

DoT, Shivaji University, and MITAOE Alandi are two well-known institutes offering full-time BTech courses in Maharashtra. Before selecting an institute between the two, candidates may want to ascertain which among the two is more affordable. For this, BTech aspirants can check out the following table comparing the BTech fees at these two institutes:

*The mentioned fees are sourced from the respective official websites of the institutes. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

Based on the above comparison, BTech at DoT, Shivaji University, seems to be the more affordable option among the two.

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.

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

The lowest package and average package offered to the 2023 batch were INR 2.80 LPA and INR 3.50 LPA, respectively. Further, the highest package offered during 2023 placements was INR 7.50 LPA. Check the below table representing the salary details for Department of Technology Shivaji University Kolhapur placements 2023:

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