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. 

Shivaji University offers MBA under five specialisations namely Environmental Management, Personal Management, Textile Management, Rural Management and Innovation Entrepreneurship And Venture Development. Admission to the MBA programme at Shivaji University is granted based on the scores obtained by candidates in entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, and MAH CET.

As per unofficial sources, the total tuition fee for the MBA programme at Shivaji University is INR 38,150 - INR 2.1 lakh. There is a range in the fee because the fee of each specialisation is different from the other. A bachelor's degree in any stream is the minimum requirement for an MBA at Shivaji University. In addition, MBA admissions are handled through COAP. Candidates are selected through an entrance exam followed by a centralised counselling process. 

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). .

 Shivaji University has a seat intake of 60 for an MBA offered at the university's department. Apart from this, the university offers a full-time MBA through 17 colleges affiliated with it. The number of seats is seats are taken from unofficial sources and it also changes year to year so this information is indicative.

Yes, an MBA is available at Shivaji University. The university offers this programme in two modes, distance and online. For both modes, the duration of the course is two years, and the mode of education is full-time. Students enrolled in this programme study different facets of Management. Moreover, the university also offers an MBA programme via its affiliated colleges.

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 total tuition fee for the BSc programme at Shivaji University ranges between INR 5,790 - INR 79,290. There is a range in the fee because the total tuition fee varies from one specialisation to the other. The total fee is calculated based on the annual/ semester fee available for the academic year 2022-23, hence is indicative. 

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%

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's what past students and alumni have shared about their experience:

Teaching Quality and Faculty:
* "Faculty members are very good. They are kind, well-qualified, and helpful." (Multiple reviews)
* "Our teachers are good and friendly. The teaching quality is good. They are well-qualified. Some are Ph.D. holders." (Multiple reviews)

Course Curriculum:
* "The course curriculum is relevant. It provides basic knowledge." (One review)
* "In our time, electronics weren't available as a test subject in NET or SET exams. Now the subject is being dealt with exclusively, even by NET and SET." (One review)

Placement Opportunities:
* "Placements are very good. Top recruiting companies are TCS, TVS, and Amazon." (Multiple reviews)
* "Many MNCs visit our college to recruit students. The average salary package offered was 16 LPA." (Multiple reviews)
* "Top recruiting companies visit our campus. The highest salary package offered is 42 LPA by Microsoft." (One review)

Campus Facilities:
* "Our campus is Wi-Fi enabled."
* "Hostel rooms are spacious. Food served in the hostel is good." (Multiple reviews)

Overall, students and alumni seem to appreciate the university's faculty, course curriculum, and placement opportunities. However, individual experiences may vary depending on personal preferences and interests.

Keep in mind that while these reviews suggest a positive experience, there might be limitations and challenges associated with studying at Shivaji University Kolhapur. Always research thoroughly before making an informed decision.