M.Sc. in Biotechnology 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

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 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%

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 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 placement rate recorded during Shivaji University Department of Technology (DOT) Computer Science placements 2023 was 16.87%. The department-wise placement rate recorded during Shivaji University Department of Technology placements 2023 is presented below:

Department Name	Students Admitted (2023)	Students Placed (2023)	Placement Rate (2023)
Computer Science and Technology	83	14	16.87%
Food Technology	94	19	20.21%
Electronics & Telecommunication	36	19	52.78%
Chemical Engineering	70	13	18.57%
Mechanical Engineering	77	32	41.56%
Civil Engineering	93	18	19.35%

Further, the department-wise placement rate trends recorded over the past three years during Shivaji University Department of Technology placements are presented below:

Department Name	Placement Rate (2021)	Placement Rate (2022)	Placement Rate (2023)
Computer Science and Technology	71.67%	60.27%	16.87%
Food Technology	43.33%	33.90%	20.21%
Electronics & Telecommunication	49.25%	59.09%	52.78%
Chemical Engineering	28.85%	51.43%	18.57%
Mechanical Engineering	0.00%	25.76%	41.56%
Civil Engineering	9.52%	24.32%	19.35%