B.E. in Production Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

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.

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:

BTech Institutes	BTech Fees*
BTech at DoT, Shivaji University	INR 8,100 - INR 2.37 Lakh
BTech at MITAOE Alandi (Pune)	INR 5 Lacs - INR 7.7 Lakh

*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.

For admission to the BTech programme at Shivaji University Candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the aggregate,  also candidates must have appeared for any one of the entrance exams such as JEE Main/ MHT CET/ Uni GAUGE-E to be eligible for admission.

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.

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:

Shivaji University provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and Certificate programmes. The courses provided by the university include B.Tech, M.Sc. MCA B.Sc. B.Pharma M.A. M.A. B.A. BCA etc. The duration of these courses range between one to five years. Candidates who want Shivaji University admissions need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for specific course. The admission process is based on entrance exam. Moreover, the university has a total of 126 courses under 34 departments.

Check below to know the Shivaji University placement data:

Particulars	2021	2022	2023
Total students	1114	1133	1291
Students placed	282	341	252
Students opted for higher studies	47	64	12
Students opted for self-employment	27	33	19
Not traceable students	788	695	1008
Students opted for higher studies (in %)	4.11%	5.65%	0.93%
Students opted for self-employment (in %)	2.36%	2.91%	1.47%
Placement rate	24.31%	30.03%	18.49%
Not traceable students (in %)	68.88%	61.34%	78.08%

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 3.50 LPA
Highest package	INR 7.50 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2.80 LPA

The highest package offered to the 2023 passing-out batch was INR 7.50 LPA. Earlier, the highest package offered during 2022 placements was comparatively higher, which stood at INR 12 LPA. The Department of Technology Shivaji University Kolhapur the highest package comparison of the past two years are depicted below:

NOTE: The 2022 the highest package is gathered from external sources, due to unavailability of official data.