Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Nano Science and Technology 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

Shivaji University has laid out clear eligibility guidelines for the BSc programme. Only those candidates who fulfill the requirements will move to the selection stage. Tabulated below is the eligibility criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria
BSc	Any candidate who has secured 45% marks in the Class 12 Science exam (open category) or 40% marks (reserved categories) and passed the university's entrance exam is eligible to apply

The allocation process for Shivaji University BSc seats differs based on the choice of specialisation. Allocation of a few BSc seats is done based on scores obtained in the entrance exam. On the other hand, few seats are allocated based on applicants' scores obtained in Class 12. Students can visit the official website of the institute to apply more.

Students who wish to take admission into the Shivaji University BSc programme must fill out an application form. The form is available on the university's official website. After filling out the form, the candidates must pay the below-mentioned application fees:

Course	Application Fees
BSc	INR 300

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Both Shivaji University and Fergusson College are good options to pursue a BSc. However, in terms of affordability, Fergusson College is more affordable since the tuition fee to pursue a BSc at Shivaji University is INR 2,900 to INR 47,400, and the tuition fee to pursue a BSc at Fergusson College is INR 26,340.

Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Basic eligibility to secure admission for Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc in Nanoscience and Technology in Shivaji University is that candidate should have a minimum pass mark of 45% in class 12. Candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science stream. Final year appearing candidates can also apply on provisional basis. Those Candidates who belongs to other state will have to score minimum 55% marks in 10+2. Final Selection Candidates are selected based on Shivaji University entrance exam score and marks obtained in 10+2. Selection parameters and weightage : Entrance Exam Score- 50% 10+2 exam score - 50% Regards.

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. 

The key highlights of Shivaji University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Admitted 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 placement percentage recorded over the past three years during Shivaji University placements is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Admitted students	1114	1133	1291
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%