Department of Technology, Shivaji University

No, applicants are not allowed to get directly admitted to the B.Tech course at DoT, Shivaji University. To get a seat in the programme, candidates should follow all the necessary steps of admission. The initial step starts with securing a valid score in the entrance exam: JEE Mains/ MHT CET. Ongoing, the seats are given by the Common Admission Process (CAP), which is conducted by the MHT-CET cell. However, there is still a chance that the university will grant some seats on the Management quota. To get information regarding this, one should contact the admissions department directly. 

Yes, the Department of Technology at Shivaji University offers full-time B.Tech programs in several engineering branches. These include Computer Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Food Technology. The programs are AICTE-approved and follow a credit-based semester system. Admissions are based on entrance exams like JEE Main, MHT-CET, or ICAR AIEEA (for Food Tech). The department provides modern laboratories, experienced faculty, and placement support for students.

To apply for B.Tech admission at the Department of Technology, Shivaji University:

1. Appear for a qualifying entrance exam (JEE Main, MHT CET or ICAR AIEEA).

2. Participate in the centralized counseling conducted by Maharashtra DTE (for JEE/MHT? CET) or ICAR (for Food Tech).

3. During counseling, choose “Department of Technology, Shivaji University” as your preferred institute.

4. Finally, report to the department with your documents and fee payment once your seat is allotted.

Shivaji University's DoT is more affordable for B.Tech, with total fees around ?3–3.5 Lacs including tuition.
MITAOE Alandi Pune is costlier, with total fees around ?5–7.5 Lacs including hostel.
If budget is a key factor, DoT Shivaji University is the better choice.

Choose RSCOE Pune if you want better placements, modern infrastructure, and industry exposure.
Choose DoT Shivaji University if you prefer lower fees, staying closer to home, and a solid academic foundation.
Overall, RSCOE Pune is the better option for B.Tech in terms of career opportunities.

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

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.

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