B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Lateral Entry) 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

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, 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.

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.

During the academic year 2022-23, the department organised 10 training sessions in each programme. The department witnessed the participation of 75 recruiters selecting more than 150 students. The key highlights of Department of Technology Shivaji University Kolhapur placements 2023 are tabulated below:

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:

The entrance exams are accepted by Shivaji University for BTech course include JEE Main/ MHT CET. Moreover, for BArch course include MHT JEE Main (Paper 2)/ MHT CET. Further, for MBA courses, the entrance exams accepted include CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ MAT/6 CET. The entrance exams accepted for M.Tech course at Shivaji University include GATE/ MHT CET. For PhD course, the entrance exams accepted include the UGC NET/ GATE/ GPAT/ Shivaji University entrance test.

Check below to know the Shivaji University placement data:

In 2024, the Shivaji University cutoff 2024 relelased as per the category. The cutoff was released for General, SC, and ST categories. The MD in Radio Diagnosis cutoff is only cutoff released for the Round 1 seat allotment. However, as there is only one course, the cutoff rank has been released for the single course. The MD in Radio Diagnosis course's cutoff for the General category released at 623. Check out the table below for category-wise cutoff rank for MD in Radio Diagnosis:

It is a government university located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It is approved by UGC, AICTE, and NAAW. It is names after the great Indian Warrior King, Chhatrapati Shivaji. The university also ranks between 151-200 under the 'University' category by the NIRF in 2024 rankings. It also offers affiliation to more than 200 colleges in the state of Maharashtra.

Shivaji University offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral level courses and is famous for its MBA and BTech programmes. These programmes are further offered in numerous specialisations.