Shivaji University

What is the fee structure at Shivaji University?

Shivaji University, Kolhapur charges roughly ₹66,708 for a 3-year BCA at the lower end and about ₹3,73,000 for a 4-year B.Tech at the upper end (2026), with most postgraduate programmes such as MBA (₹2,00,000) and MCA (₹1,40,000) sitting in between. As a Maharashtra government university established in 1962 and accredited NAAC 'A++' (CGPA 3.52), Shivaji University keeps its on-campus tuition far below private-university levels, and reserved-category students (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) pay only a fraction of these figures after government fee waivers. Fees quoted here are the open-category, full-programme totals for the university's own departments; affiliated colleges set their own charges within the same fee-fixation framework.

Two facts shape the whole cost picture at Shivaji University. First, professional programmes (B.Tech, MBA, MCA) cost several times more than traditional arts, science and commerce degrees, which are heavily subsidised. Second, the headline figure is rarely what a reserved-category aspirant actually pays, because the Maharashtra government reimburses tuition and development fees for eligible categories. The sections below give the exact 2026 numbers programme by programme, the year-wise movement since 2024, and the scholarships that cut the effective cost.

Course-Wise Fee Structure (2026)

The table below answers the most common question aspirants ask: what is the total cost of my specific programme at Shivaji University? It lists the major UG and PG programmes offered by the university's departments, their duration, and the indicative total fee for the full course (2026). 'Tuition Fee' is the core academic charge; 'Other Charges' bundles development, examination, library, gymkhana and registration fees that every student pays. Read the 'Total Fee' column as the open-category, full-programme cost - reserved categories pay substantially less (see the scholarships section).

The takeaway for an applicant is clear: at Shivaji University the professional ladder runs from BCA (₹66,708) up through MCA (₹1,40,000) and MBA (₹2,00,000) to B.Tech (₹3,73,000), while arts, science, commerce, law and education degrees remain heavily subsidised and are typically notified at admission each session. For B.Tech in particular, the open-category combined college fee works out to roughly ₹1.65 lakh per year, whereas reported OBC fees fall to around ₹79,000 per year and SC/ST fees to about ₹7,000 per year - so your category, not just your course, decides the bill.

Year-Wise Fee Changes

This section answers whether Shivaji University has raised fees recently. As a government university, Shivaji University revises tuition and development fees only modestly from year to year, and changes are governed by Maharashtra's fee-fixation rules rather than market pricing. The table tracks the indicative full-programme fee for the three flagship professional courses across 2024, 2025 and 2026 so you can see the trend before you plan your budget.

The pattern across 2024-2026 is a steady, single-digit annual increase rather than any sharp hike - BCA, for example, drifted from about ₹61,488 in 2024 to ₹66,708 in 2026. For an aspirant, the practical message is that Shivaji University fees are predictable: budget for a small yearly rise of a few thousand rupees and confirm the exact session figure on the official admission notification, since departments may allow high-value fees like MBA and B.Tech to be paid in two or three instalments.

Scholarships & Fee Waivers at Shivaji University

The most important cost fact at Shivaji University is that reserved-category students often pay almost nothing in tuition. Under the Maharashtra government scheme, SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT and SBC students receive a 100% waiver of tuition and development fees and pay only small university charges, while OBC, EWS and EBC (Economically Backward Class) students receive a 50% fee concession on tuition. This is why a B.Tech that costs an open-category student around ₹1.65 lakh per year can fall to roughly ₹7,000 per year for an SC/ST student.

Beyond category-based waivers, Shivaji University and the state run several merit and need schemes that reduce the effective fee. High-merit students of any category can secure a full waiver through the TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme). The university funds a large pool of around 500-700 scholarships each year across its postgraduate departments and affiliated colleges, awarded on academic merit combined with low family income. Open-category students are supported by the Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj scholarship, and hostellers from eligible backward classes can claim the Punjabrao Deshmukh scholarship, which provides about ₹20,000 per annum towards hostel and maintenance costs. To claim any of these, applicants must submit the prescribed form with caste and income proof through the university's student/scholarship section at the time of admission. Always verify current eligibility and amounts on the official Shivaji University scholarship page before applying.