Discontinued (Aug 2025)- MBA in Rural Management 

at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Kolhapur

To get admission to Shivaji University MBA course, candidates need to appear for MAH MBA CET. Following steps are to be followed after clearing MAH MBA CET for admission to MBA course: 

Step 1: The merit list will be released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

Step 2: Candidates need to register for MAH MBA CET counselling and participate in the same.

Step 3: Now, fill college choices in preference order.

Step 4: Allocation of College/University based on choice filled by the candidates and entrance score.

Step 5: After allotment, visit the campus and fill the admission form.

Step 6: Documents submission & fee payment. 

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and number of seats. Tabulated below is a comparison between the MBA courses at Sihvaji University and Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur, based on fees and seat intake:

College/University	MBA Total Fee	MBA Seat Intake
MBA at Shivaji University	INR 38,150 - INR 2.1 lakh	60
MBA at Sanjay Ghodawat University	INR 3.1 Lacs - INR 4.5 lakh	180

Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

The fee for B.Tech course at Shivaji University range between INR 38.15 K - INR 2.1 Lacs. The duration of the course is for two years. Moreover, candidates who want Shivaji University course admissions need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for Shivaji University admissions is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Moreover, admission to this course is entrance exam-based. The entrance exams accepted include CAT MAT XAT CMAT ATMA GMAT and MAH CET. Additionally, MBA course has over 10 specialisations (Environmental Management, Personal Management, Textile Management, Rural Management). .

The total tuition fees for Shivaji MBA courses range from INR 50,730 to INR 2.09 lakh. This happens because the university offers this MBA programme via its many affiliated colleges. The tuition fees charged by different institutes may differ. Students must also note that the aforementioned fee information is from official sources. However, it is subject to change. Hence, it is indicative.

Yes, Shivaji University has released the 2024 brochure for the MBA. As per the brochure, the university is offering this course in two modes, Distance and Online. Both the programmes are AICTE-approved and offered for two years. Moreover, student reviews on the Shiksha page suggest that the university provides students with ample placement opportunities. The average salary package offered is INR 7 LPA. The highest salary package offered is INR 15 LPA. When asked about the faculty, the students responded that the teaching staff is good and supportive. However, some of the colleges affiliated with the university were rated below average by the students. The worth of the programme depends on the choice of institution.

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%

Shivaji University MBA admissions are entrance-based. Thus, candidates seeking admission must have taken a national-level entrance test. Moreover, it is also essential that students fulfill the basic eligibility requirements. Those who are eligible can apply for the course by visiting the official website of the university. After registering, students are required to take part in the centralised counselling process. Once all the seats are allocated, students are required to report to the allocated institute for verification of documents and payment of fees. Payment of fees completes the admission process.

Yes, Shivaji University does offer scholarships to students enrolled in the PG courses, including MBA. The official website of the university states that the university offers one scholarship of INR 5,000 annually to each PG department. Due to the availability of limited scholarships, students are advised to register timely.