M.A. in Economics 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

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

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:

Shivaji University average package data is not released. However, as per NIRF report 2025, UG 4-year and PG 2-year median package recorded in 2024 was 3.3 LPA and 2.45 LPA. Median package received by PG 1-year, PG 3-year and PG 5-year students was 2.4 LPA. 1.8 LPA and 2.4 LPA.

Students may get admission in Shivaji University with 70% in Class 12. The minimum percentage required in Class 12 is generally 45%. So, 70% does make you eligible to apply. The final selection however, is subject to clearing the selection rounds.

To get admission in Shivaji University, students need to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online or offline. The university selects students mainly on an entrance basis. Final admission is done after fee payment.

The placement cell of the Department of Technology Shivaji University conducted 10 training activities in each programme. Some of the programmes are listed below:

1. Future Skills Training Programme and Aptitude Training (Fuel)
2. Campus Recruitment Aptitude Training under LEAD
3. Job Opportunities for Engineering Students
4. Career Preparation and Planning
5. Lecture on “Technical Preparation”

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: