Colleges in Kolhapur

A total of 60,711 students can do a BA from Shivaji University at a time. These seats are distributed among more than more than 80 affiliated colleges of the university. Some of the colleges included are Dr. Ghali College, Mahavir Mahavidyalaya, Sardar Babasaheb Mane Mahavidyalaya, Smt. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya, and more. Moreover, these seats are allocated to registered candidates based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Shivaji University BA course selection criteria are based on merit in the qualifying examination. To get admission to the aforementioned course, the students first must apply via the official website of the college. After the application stage, the admission committee produces a merit/rank list based on the merit of applicants. The committee then shortlists students based on the rank list.

The shortlisted candidates must present original as well as self-attested photocopies of documents for verification purposes at the university. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates from the board
• Medical certificate (for Person with Physical disabilities)
• Category certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Income certificate (in case of EWS category candidates)

Yes, BA is available at Shivaji University. Under this programme, the university offers various specialisations including English, Political Science, Psychology, Archeology, and more. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme:

As per the official website of Shivaji University, the university offers various specialisations under its BA programme. Listed below are some of the popular specialisations opted for by many students:

• Applied Arts
• English
• Modern Foreign Languages other than English
• Music
• Painting Sculpture
•  Political Science
•  Psychology
•  Archaeology
•  Avesta-Pahlavi

Candidates seeking admission to BA courses at Shivaji University and its affiliated colleges must check the eligibility requirements. Applicants’ who fail to meet the criteria will be rejected at the application stage itself. Tabulated below is the eligibility criteria:

The scholarships are awarded on the basis of the results of Senior Secondary Examination. 82000 fresh scholarships per annum [41000 for boys and 41000 for girls] are awarded for pursuing graduate / postgraduate studies in colleges and universities and for professional courses, such as Medical, Engineering etc.

Shivaji University admits students to its BSc courses based on both merit in Class 12 and score in the entrance test. The selection criteria vary depending on the choice of specialisation. Admissions to integrated courses (BSc +MSc) are done based on applicants’ scores in the entrance test conducted by the university itself.  Interested students can apply for the examination by visiting the official website of the university.

Note: The above information has been taken from various sources. Hence, it is indicative. In order to get detailed information, students are advised to get in touch with the university.

Since 2006, Shivaji University’s Central Placement Cell (CPC) has facilitated placement training and activities required for student development. The cell provides students with required training and career counselling to help them identify their domain of expertise. The cell also conducts workshops led by industry leaders to help bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge.  Listed below are some of the activities organised by the placement cell:

• Training sessions
• Group discussions
• Workshops
• Internship awareness program
• Career counselling
• Corporate culture awareness
• Extracurricular activities