Shivaji University

Latest Admission Updates (2026)

Shivaji University, Kolhapur (a NAAC A++ accredited state public university, CGPA 3.52, ranked 70 in the NIRF University category in 2024) runs its 2026-2027 admissions through its own portal at sukapps.unishivaji.ac.in alongside the Maharashtra CET Cell process for professional courses. Here is the dated status as of June 2026, leading with the deadlines that matter most right now.

• Most important deadline (already passed): The last date to apply for Shivaji University entrance-based courses was 25 April 2026; non-entrance (merit-based) courses stayed open until 30 May 2026.
• Currently open (as of June 2026): The MHT CET CAP counselling registration window for B.Tech and B.Pharm seats has begun and is the active task for 2026 aspirants - watch cetcell.mahacet.org for choice-filling dates.
• Application start: Shivaji University opened its 2026-2027 admission portal in March 2026.
• University entrance tests (SUET/PET): conducted 12 May to 15 May 2026; results declared within 7 to 10 days of each test.
• MHT CET 2026 results: PCB result declared 8 June 2026; PCM result declared 12 June 2026 at cetcell.mahacet.org.
• MAH MBA CET 2026 results: Attempt 1 declared 30 May 2026; Attempt 2 declared 12 June 2026.
• Application fee: Rs 600 for Open category and Rs 300 for reserved categories (SC/ST/VJNT/OBC/EWS), with a late fee of Rs 100 and super-late fee of Rs 500 where the window was extended.

The single takeaway as of June 2026: direct application to Shivaji University for 2026-2027 has closed, and the live action has shifted to CET Cell CAP counselling for MHT CET, MAH MBA CET, MAH BCA CET and MAH MCA CET seats. Aspirants who already hold a 2026 scorecard should register for CAP immediately and keep documents ready; those targeting 2027 should bookmark sukapps.unishivaji.ac.in and plan for a March application opening.

Shivaji University Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria

This section answers the most common pre-application question at Shivaji University: am I eligible for the programme I want? The table below maps each major programme to its minimum qualification, the qualifying-mark threshold, and the entrance exam Shivaji University accepts for that course. It matters because the university splits admissions into entrance-based professional courses (B.Tech, MBA, BCA, MCA, B.Pharm) and merit-based traditional courses (BA, B.Sc, B.Com and their PG versions), and the rules differ sharply between the two. Read each row as a checklist: confirm the qualification first, then the percentage, then the exam.

The key takeaway: Shivaji University's professional programmes are gated by an entrance exam plus a percentage floor, while its arts, science and commerce degrees admit on 10+2 or graduation merit alone. Reserved-category applicants generally get a 5% relaxation on the qualifying marks. If you are a 2026 applicant, your next step is to verify your specific exam score against the cutoff section below; for 2027, lock in the 45% (B.Tech) or 50% (MBA, MCA, M.Tech) threshold early so you do not lose eligibility on the percentage rule.

Course-Wise Admission Status

Aspirants frequently ask whether a particular Shivaji University course is still accepting applications and how seats are filled. The table below gives the 2026-2027 application status as of June 2026, the broad seat position, the admission mode (centralised CAP counselling versus direct university admission), and the exam each course uses. This is important because entrance-based seats at Shivaji University flow through the Maharashtra CET Cell CAP rounds, not the university counter, while traditional-degree seats are filled directly on the university portal. Use the Mode column to know exactly which website to act on next.

To summarise, the professional programmes (B.Tech, MBA, BCA, MCA, B.Pharm) are all in the CAP counselling phase as of June 2026, so a 2026 candidate's only live action is registering on cetcell.mahacet.org and filling choices that include Shivaji University and its affiliated colleges. The traditional degrees closed on 30 May 2026 and will reopen in March 2027. PhD aspirants should track the next SUET/PET notification separately, as it does not follow the UG/PG calendar.

Application Fees

A recurring point of confusion at Shivaji University is the difference between the application fee paid to the university (or the CET Cell) and the much larger tuition fee paid after admission. The table below lists the Shivaji University 2026 application fee for each reservation category on its own row, so you can see exactly what you pay to submit a form. These figures are the non-refundable form charges only - they are not the course fee. The verified 2026 amounts are Rs 600 for Open candidates and Rs 300 for reserved candidates; PwD is not listed as a separate slab.

The big distinction to remember: these Rs 300 to Rs 600 amounts are only the form fee at Shivaji University and are paid to the conducting body separately for MHT CET, MAH MBA CET, MAH BCA CET and MAH MCA CET when you register for those exams. The actual programme tuition is far higher - for example B.Tech is about Rs 3,73,000 total, MBA about Rs 2,00,000, MCA about Rs 1,40,000 and BCA about Rs 66,708 (2026 figures). Pay the form fee in the correct category to avoid rejection, and budget the tuition separately at the document-verification and fee-payment stage of counselling.

Entrance Exam Requirements

This section answers exactly which exam Shivaji University needs for each course in 2026 and what score makes you competitive here. Unlike a generic explainer, the table pins each programme to its accepted 2026 exam, the verified 2026 exam date from the conducting body, and the realistic score or rank band for a Shivaji University seat. This matters because the university accepts state CET Cell exams for almost every professional course, with JEE Main as an alternative only for B.Tech and B.Arch. Read the 2026 Exam Date column against today (June 2026) to see which results are already out.

The practical takeaway: MHT CET is the single most important exam for Shivaji University engineering and pharmacy aspirants, and both its 2026 sessions are over with results out (PCB on 8 June 2026, PCM on 12 June 2026). MBA, BCA and MCA candidates rely on the respective MAH CETs, whose 2026 results are also declared. If you missed the state CET, JEE Main remains a backup only for B.Tech and B.Arch, so a 2027 applicant should treat MHT CET as the primary target and register in the February window.

Cutoff Analysis (2024-2026)

The most data-heavy question for any Shivaji University engineering aspirant is: what MHT CET closing rank actually gets a seat? The table below presents the verified General-category B.Tech closing ranks across the university's six engineering branches for 2024 and 2023, sorted from the most competitive branch to the least. It matters because it converts an abstract percentile into a concrete rank target, and because the year-on-year shift tells you whether competition is tightening. The 2026 column is shown as to-be-announced because CAP counselling is still in progress as of June 2026.

The trend is clear and important: every branch slot at Shivaji University became harder to get into between 2023 and 2024. The most-in-demand branch's General closing rank fell from 53278 (2023) to 25546 (2024), and even the easiest branch tightened from 134866 (2023) to 100145 (2024) - a uniform shift toward lower (more competitive) ranks. This reflects rising demand for the university's Department of Technology seats. For 2026, plan conservatively: aim for an MHT CET state rank well under 1,00,000 for a General B.Tech seat and under roughly 30,000 if you want the most sought-after branch, and treat the 2026 CAP cutoffs as likely to hold or tighten further.

Counselling Process

Admission to Shivaji University's entrance-based courses (B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, BCA, MCA) is completed through the Maharashtra CET Cell's online Centralised Admission Process (CAP), not at the university counter. Follow these steps in order, with the 2026 dates known so far:

1. Score declaration: Obtain your 2026 scorecard - MHT CET PCM (12 June 2026), MHT CET PCB (8 June 2026), or the relevant MAH CET - from cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. CAP registration: Register on the CET Cell portal during the counselling window that opened in late June 2026 and pay the CAP processing fee.
3. Document verification: Upload and get verified your Class 10 and 12 marksheets, scorecard, domicile, caste and (if applicable) EWS/Non-Creamy-Layer certificates.
4. Choice filling: List your preferred colleges and branches, placing Shivaji University and its affiliated institutes in priority order.
5. Seat allotment: The CET Cell runs three CAP rounds plus an institutional round; check your allotted seat after each round.
6. Accept and report: Freeze or float the allotted seat, then report to the allotted institute.
7. Fee payment and admission confirmation: Pay the programme tuition (for example about Rs 3,73,000 for B.Tech) to confirm your Shivaji University seat.

For non-entrance courses such as BA, B.Sc and B.Com, the flow is simpler: apply directly on sukapps.unishivaji.ac.in (window closed 30 May 2026 for 2026-2027), then admission is granted on 10+2 merit followed by document verification and fee payment at the department.

Important Dates (2026)

This master table consolidates every canonical milestone for Shivaji University 2026 admissions and the linked CET Cell exams into one place, with each event's status as of June 2026. It is built so an aspirant can scan a single grid instead of hunting across the university and CET Cell sites. Where an exact official 2026 date is published it is shown; where a date is not yet released, the event still appears with to be announced so nothing is silently dropped. Dates blend the Shivaji University calendar (application, university SUET) with the MHT CET schedule, the dominant exam for its professional courses.

The headline deadlines have passed: Shivaji University's own application windows closed on 25 April 2026 (entrance) and 30 May 2026 (non-entrance), and both MHT CET 2026 results are out. The only forward-looking, actionable items as of June 2026 are CAP registration, seat allotment and document verification, all of which run on cetcell.mahacet.org. Set alerts on the CET Cell site for the Round 1 allotment date, because choice-filling windows in Maharashtra CAP are short and missing one can cost you a Shivaji University seat.