Shivaji University, Kolhapur

Shivaji University, established in 1962, is named after the Great Maratha Warrior and founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji. It was inaugurated on 18th November, 1962 by Dr. Radhakrishnan, the then President of India.

One of the major objectives behind foundation of this University was to cater to the regional needs of South Maharashtra. The jurisdiction of the University is spread over four districts viz. Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara and Solapur with strength of about 2,00,000 students studying in 275 affiliated colleges and recognised institutes.

P. G. Courses at a Glance

A). Courses and the Seats at the University


1. Arts
1. Marathi (50)
2. Hindi (50)
3. English (60)
4. Foreign Language(50)
2. Social Science
1. History(50)
2. Economices(60)
3. Political Science (50)
4. Sociology(50)
3. Commerce
1. M.Com.(50)
4. Other Courses after Graduation
1. M.Ed (30)( M.A/M.Sc.) (30)
2. B.J.C (30)
3. B.Lib & Inf. Science (40)

Self Supporting Courses
1. M.J.C. (15)
2. M.Lib & Inf. Science (20)
3. Dip. in. Hindi Trans. (50)
4. L.L.M. (40)
5. M.A. Mass Communication(30)
6. Fine Arts
1. M.P.A.(15) (Vocal/Instru.)
2. Bridge Course (Vocal/Instru.)
7. Bridge Courses in Economics
1. P.G. Diploma in Foreign Trade
2. P.G. Diploma in Agri-Business
3. P.G. Diploma in Urban Banking
4. P.G. Diploma in IPRs
5. P.G. Diploma in Co-operative Management
6. P.G. Diploma in Corporate Governance
7. P.G. Diploma in Teachers Training Education
8. P.G. Diploma in Mass Communication Education
9. Certificate Course in German/Japnese/French
10. A.D.R.(Law) Certificate
11. P.G. Diploma in Resourceful Teaching
12. P.G. Diploma in Tourism & Travel
5. Science
1. Mathematics(50)
2. Statistics(20)
3. Electronics ( 24)
4. Physics (77)
5. Chemistry (96)
6. Bio-Chemistry (25)
7. Botany (36)
8. Zoology (40)
9. Geograhy(M.A./M.Sc.) (40)

Note: - For M.Sc. Theory & Dissertation please contact concern Department from above.

Self Supporting Courses
1. Ind. Chemistry(24)
2. Agro Chemicals & Pest Management (20)
3. Env. Science (20)
4. Sericulture (16)
5. M.C.A (30)
6. D.C.P.(30)
7. Bio-Technology(20)
8. M.B.A.(60)
9. Computer Science(30)
10. Microbiology(25)
11. D.E.P.M. (30)




B). M.Sc. Courses at Affiliated Colleges to University

* Sangli :
o Willingdon College of Arts & Science, Sangli,
M.Sc.( Mathematics) (50)
* Satara :
o Y. C. Inst. of Arts & Science, Satara.
(a) Botany (P.P.) b) Geography (36)
* Karad :
o Y. C. Science College, Karad, Microbiology (24)

M.Sc. Course at Affiliate Colleges to University (for M.Sc.(Comp. Science))
o Kolhapur: Vivekanand College (30)
o Gadhinglaj: Shivraj College(30)

C). M. A./M. Com. Courses are also conducted in 27 Affiliated Colleges of this University