B.E. in Production Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

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.

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.

Yes, Shivaji University offers a BTech programme under six specialisations namely Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering and Food Technology. It also provides lateral entry to students who have either completed a Diploma in engineering.

The Shivaji University MHT CET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BE/BTech courses for all categories under the All India and Home State quota. As per the closing cutoff for B.E. in Electrical Engineering, the percentiles in the first and last round ranged from 37.2 to 18.42 for the General AI category candidates for admission to the Sant Gajanan Maharaj Education Group, Mahagaon college. 

Other colleges like Nanasaheb Mahadik College of Engineering, had the closing percentiles in the first and last round from 41.4 to 4.5 for the aforementioned category. This range signifies that the qualifying percentiles were more lenient for the Sant Gajanan Maharaj Education Group, Mahagaon. 

Note: This is the cutoff in the last round for the General AI category for the above mentioned colleges, other colleges, courses, rounds, will have different cutoffs accordingly. 

Shivaji University offers more than 120 undergraduates, postgraduates, diploma, and doctoral courses through various departments of the Science, Arts, Technology, Management, and Commerce fields. Some of the Shivaji University course admissions fees are mentioned in the below table:

According to NIRF report 2025, UG 4-year and PG 2-year placement highlights 2024 at Shivaji University are mentioned below: 

Software Industry & Service Industry sector emerged as the top recruiting sector wherein a total of 363 companies visited the campus during Shivaji University placements in recent past. The sector-wise number of companies visited during Shivaji University placements in recent past is presented below:

The Shivaji University eligibility is fairly simple. Students need to clear the basic eligibility to get admission in the university. The common eligibility is as below:

• Shivaji University UG eligibility – Class 12 with relevant subjects from a recognised board
• Shivaji University PG eligibility – UG degree in relevant field from a recognised university
• Shivaji University PhD eligibility – PG degree from a recognised university

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: