Shivaji University Distance Education

The Shivaji University was established in 1962 and was named after the great Maratha warrior and founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The inauguration of the university was led by Dr. Radhakrishnan (President of India) in 1962. The main objective behind the university was to fill up the educational gap in southern Maharashtra and to offer education across the nation, Shivaji University started the Centre of Distance Education.

The distance education offered at Shivaji University is located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Distance education helps the youth of the region to get their skills enhanced with an opportunity to get exposure to world-class education in different fields of business, science, commerce, humanities, and many more for their development and growth.

Shivaji University is approved by the University Grant Commissions-Distance Education Bureau and awarded a Grade “A” by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Shivaji University is a state university under which admission is majorly merit-based for all the programs offered at distance education. The Shivaji University also received the 28th rank in the Ministry of Human Resources Development by the National Institutional Ranking Network (NIRF). 

Shivaji University offers multiple courses in undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma with various specializations and has earned a spot among the top-ranked universities in India which offer the best quality of education with dignity, authenticity, and excellence. The university has 34+ affiliated colleges and different departments to conduct a hindrance-free flow of education among the students. 

Course offered by Shivaji University Distance Education

Shivaji University does not offer any financial assistance to the students in terms of loans and EMIs but the fee structure of every course at the university under distance education is affordable and budget-friendly for every student and working professional.
Apart from financial assistance like these, the university offers a few scholarships, and interested students can avail of these scholarships by checking their eligibility criteria:

• The Shivaji University Merit Scholarship Scheme (SUMS).
• Dr. Appasaheb Pawar Merit Scholarship.

The examination process at Shivaji University consists of two major components which are divided into internal assessment and end-term examination. The internal assessment includes the assignment, quiz, or student-related work that is assigned to students at the beginning of every semester and carries 20-30% of weightage. The rest is carried by the end-term examination which evaluates the total theoretical knowledge and understanding of every individual throughout the year.