Shivaji University has a sprawling 853 acres of lush green campus. The university was established by Dr Radhakrishnan, the then Prime Minister of India, on 18th November 1962. A significant rainwater harvesting effort creates self-sufficient water supplies. The university has the best infrastructure to promote academic excellence among students. The college campus features a state-of-the-art sports facility, which ensures holistic development among students. The institute has a spacious library, a central auditorium, and hostel facilities. Read further to know more about Shivaji University campus infrastructure:

Shivaji University Campus Highlights

Shivaji University is committed to offering an eco-friendly environment on the campus. The Botanical Garden on the campus conserves various species and aims to become a biodiversity park. This park also serves as a centre for botanical research and public recreation. The campus is large and offers spacious and well-maintained facilities for various academic and co-curricular activities. The university includes hostels, a modern library, advanced laboratories, high-speed internet and networking. There is a canteen which offers hygienic and nutritious meals. A few highlights are given in the table:

Particulars Shivaji University Campus Highlights
Area 853 acres
Location Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Basic Amenities Labs, Library, Botanical Garden, Auditorium, Sports Facilities and more

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Shivaji University Hostel and Residential Facilities

The University of Kerala offers hostels for both male and female residential students. Six hostels are functioning under the University of Kerala at the Kariavattom campus and at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. Two Men's (PG & Research) and Three Women's (Two PG & One Research) Hostels at Kariavattom Campus and one Women's hostel at Vazhuthacaud. The hostel provides admission to UG/PG/M—Phil/Research students.

In Kariavattom hostels, admission is offered to students from University departments, whereas in the Thycaud Women's hostel, admission is given to students of Government colleges from degree level to research levels.

Apart from the above, there is an International Youth Hostel, which is a three-storeyed building in the heart of the city, that caters to the temporary residential needs of students and faculty alike.

From time to time, maintenance work is carried out in the hostels. A well-established International Youth Hostel is functioning in the heart of Trivandrum city to accommodate students during their visit to the University.

Shivaji University Hostel Fee

Below is the hostel fee for Shivaji University. The total hostel fee includes admission fee, room rent, sports and recreational club fee, etc. Have a look at the table to check the hostel fee breakup:

Particulars

1st   Year Hostel Admission Fee
(Term I & Term  II)

(Amount in INR)

II nd Year Hostel Admission Fee  
(Term I & Term  II)
 (Amount in INR)
 Admission fee 100 100
 Room Rent  2000 1950
 Hostel, Sport & Recreation Club Fees 100 100
 Water and Electricity Charges 2800 2750
 Reading Room Charges 100 100
 Hostel & lock Deposit -- --
 Security Charges 100 100
 Total 5200 5100

Shivaji University v/s Other Universities: Hostel Comparison 

Below is a comparison of the hostel fees for Shivaji University with those of other universities:

College Name

Hostel fee

No. of Hostels Available

Shivaji University 5100 6
Kerala University 30000  6
CUSAT 4800  6

Shivaji University Library

The library of Shivaji University is one of the most prominent academic libraries in Maharashtra, established along with the university in 1962. It serves as an important knowledge resource centre for students, researchers, and faculty. Shivaji University houses a wide range of collections of books, journals, periodicals, reference materials, and digital resources across diverse subjects etc.

Library

Shivaji University Sports Facilities

Shivaji University provides excellent sports facilities to encourage physical fitness and the overall development of students. The university has a spacious sports complex with facilities for indoor and outdoor games, such as :

  • cricket
  • football
  • hockey
  • basketball
  • volleyball
  • kabaddi
  • badminton
  • table tennis

It also has a well-maintained gymnasium, athletics track, and space for traditional Indian games. Regular sports events, intercollegiate tournaments, and training camps are organised to promote sportsmanship and teamwork. With these facilities, the university helps students to excel not only in academics but also in sports and extracurricular activities.

Places to visit in & around Shivaji University 

There are many places that students can explore in their free time.  Some of the famous and interesting places to visit near the campus are:

  • Mahalaxmi Temple
  • Rankala Lake
  • New Palace
  • Panhala Fort

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Infrastructure/Facilities

  • Library

    The Barr. Balasaheb Kharadekar Knowledge Resource Center, Shivaji University has over 2.9 lakhs printed documents and it subscribes to over 283 national and international journals. This Library is also a member of UGC/INFONET Digital Library consortium of INFLIBNET, under which it has access to over 5000+ electronic journals.

  • Hostel

    There are Three Boys hostels, and 3 Girls hostel in the campus with all the basic amenities available in them with reference books section, reading room, Computer Hall, and Yoga Room in the premises of hostel.

    Boys HostelNumber of Rooms - 339|Number of beds - 657|Single Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelNumber of Rooms - 308|In-Campus Hostel
  • Sports Complex

    The University has a huge sports complex known as Krida Maharshi Meghnath Nageshkar Krida Snkul which allocates all the sports activities of the students and infuses sports spirit in them with health building activities.

    Available Facilities:
    Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Running Track|Atletics Track|Kho-Kho Ground|Hockey Ground
  • Labs
    Available Facilities:
    Civil Engineering Lab|Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Electrical Lab|Electronics Lab|Mechanical Lab|Medical Lab|Physics Lab|Tissue Culture Research Lab|Molecular Biology Lab|Information Technology Lab|Surveying Lab|Fluid Mechanics Lab|Strength Material Lab|Geo Technical Engineering Lab|Environmental Engineering Lab|Automobile Engineering Lab
  • Cafeteria
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Shuttle Service
    Auditorium
    Convenience Store
Other Facilities:
UCO Bank|ATM|Guest House|V.S. Khandekar Memorial Museum

Shivaji University Infrastructure FAQs

Below are the Shivaji University Infrastructure FAQs:

Q:   How is the campus facilities at Shivaji University?
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Shivaji University provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. Some of the facilities include a library, sports complex, medical facility, auditorium, etc. Shivaji University offers separate hostel facilities for its girl and boy students at reasonable prices. The university has more than 1,000 students in various colleges and central university complex. Also, the charges and the quality of food is good.

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Overall Infrastructure Rating (Out of 5)

4.0

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Shubham wagrale | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Batch of 2025
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Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
This college is so nice, you come here on a visit and see all over campus and the whole college.

Infrastructure: Our department has decent classrooms, labs, campus Wi-Fi, and a well-stocked library. Hostel rooms are clean everyday with lots of workers. Mess food is average but hygienic, medical aid is available, and teachers help in my studies, and they provide all notes, etc.

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Placements 2 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Best college for learning and develop yourself.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is very good. The college has a good and large campus. Also, the environment in college is very good. The college provides various good facilities for students, like Wi-Fi, good labs, and good classrooms. There is no canteen available in the college.

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Mayuresh Vijay Ja ... | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2029
Offered by Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
It is the best college for engineering as well as other courses.

Infrastructure: The hostel area of our college is very peaceful, and it is a perfect place for studying. The environment and nature are very clean. Here is a five-star hostel, and it is an international hostel. The cleanness in the hostel is very good, and the hygiene in the common washrooms is very good.

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Adarsh Uttam Karval | B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029
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Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
College infrastructure is very good and hostel ratings is 5 Star and international.

Infrastructure: 5 Star hostel is available and here is free Wi-Fi for hostellers. The infrastructure of hostel is very good. It is international hostel. The cleanness of rooms and area hostel is very good. The hygiene about common toilets and washrooms is best. The pantry area of every floor is very neat and clean at any time.

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Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Great faculty and infrastructure, but average placements.

Infrastructure: The faculty and infrastructure for my course are good, and the infrastructure is in a better position. The best quality of facilities is in our hostel, and the mess has the best quality food. The canteen also has medical facilities. Every Monday, the college organizes sports and yoga sessions, and I also play sports.

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Satyajit Patil | B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025
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Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
This is the best college to gain technical knowledge and get placed.

Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is very good. The college has a large area of 20 to 25 acres. The college environment is also good because many trees on the campus. All departments are very good. The college hostel is good. It provides all the necessary services to students.

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Akshay Sanjay Patil | M.Tech. in Power System Engineering - Batch of 2020
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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
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4.4
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
My college placement section is better than private college.

Infrastructure: As a student of Shri Ram College of Commerce, I would like to share that my college is better than a private Institute. The facilities and infrastructure available in my course department were like Wi-Fi. Classroom labs, ground, washrooms, etc., are very good according to the feedback taken from students.

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Shivam patil | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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4.8
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
The placement ratio is good; the college life is also good.

Infrastructure: Talking about infrastructure, our college gives students a royal feel. As we enter our classroom, we have good branch whiteboards, and computer labs are good. Talking about the hostel, there is only a girls’ hostel available. Boys’ hostel is available for those who are not from Maharashtra.

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Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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4.6
Placements 4 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
Good infrastructure, facilities, and also has decent number of placements.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure of college is very good. College is fully occupied by the various trees, so greenery environment is there. The classrooms are very good with digital boards as well as with good ventilation. The college hostel is also good. The college canteen is also good. You can get many much food items in canteen at low price.

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Aditya kengar | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2025
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Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Best college in Maharashtra.

Infrastructure: The best classrooms have a minimum of 70-80 students in one classroom, and there are digital screens fitted for students to study well and understand fully. Washrooms are clean. Hostels are also available in our college. The rooms are also nice.

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Vedant Deotale | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2027
Offered by Walchand College of Engineering
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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4.2
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 4
All the facilities are good enough for a students holistic development.

Infrastructure: All the facilities are adequate. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus including smart classrooms best library labs etc. Sports facilities are very good. Badminton court basketball court volleyball court kho kho, table tennis cricket ground football turf hockey Gym etc. Hostel and mess facilities are also good.

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Adnan dake | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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2.0
Placements 2 Infrastructure 2 Faculty & Course Curriculum 2 Crowd & Campus Life 2 Value for Money 2
It is a good college. There are well qualified teachers and the exam pattern is also well managed.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure that our college provides students is a royal fee as we enter college. The classrooms have good branches with whiteboards, and the computer labs are good. There is only a girls hostel available boys hostels are for those who are not from Maharashtra.

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Sohan Santosh Patil | B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2028
Offered by Walchand College of Engineering
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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5.0
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Review of Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli.

Infrastructure: It is excellent. It's structure is widely spread around 60 to 70 acres of land.

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Prathmesh Choudhary | B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
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Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 5 Crowd & Campus Life 5 Value for Money 5
Strong placements, especially in CS/IT, with a vibrant club culture and a massive campus.

Infrastructure: Walchand’s Mechanical department offers robust infrastructure with well-equipped labs (CNC, wind tunnel) and smart classrooms. A major campus highlight is the massive Ajit Gulabchand Central Library and campus-wide Wi-Fi. Hostel facilities receive mixed reviews, they provide basic amenities like Wi-Fi and 24/7 water, but hostel blocks are often considered average. Mess food is generally rated just "edible," leading many to prefer outside options, though on-campus canteens are popular. Sports inf...

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4.0
Placements 4 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
Good infrastructure and greenery.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in the entire college campus. Classrooms are different for all branches. Library is available for students from 9 am to 9 pm. Different laboratories are available for different courses. Computer facility center is available for students, as well as mess, gym, and ground. mess, gym, ground .

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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 are available for two years. In addition, students' feedback on the Shiksha platform indicates

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