M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

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:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Companies visited	75
Students placed	150+
Average package	INR 3.50 LPA
Highest package	INR 7.50 LPA
Lowest package	INR 2.80 LPA
Training programmes conducted	10 per programme

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.

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:

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.

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. 

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:

Sectors	Companies Visited
Software Industry & Service Industry	363
Manufacturing Industry	196
Food Processing Industry	44
Agriculture Manufacturing Industry	31
Banking & Finance Industry	31
Pharmaceutical Industry	16
Marketing and Sales Industry	8
Transport Industry	6
Supply Chain & Logistics Industry	5

Shivaji University has signed MoUs with various national and international Universities or Institutions. The university has a total of 81 National Level MoUs Approved by the Management Council and around 37 International Mou approved by the Management Council. The names of some of these MoUs are mentioned in the below table: