Shivaji University Kolhapur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to Kolhapur Institute of Technology College of Engineering requires in-person confirmation if selected through the merit list and CAP round, based on MHT-CET exam results. Applicants must submit educational and caste-related documents. The college is affiliated with Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University and offers a strong faculty with many PhD holders, providing guidance on life skills and personal development. The college conducts in-semester, mid-semester, and end-semester exams to meet industry standards, and has an NAAC rating of A++.

The college provides various scholarships and financial aids. The annual tuition fee for OBC students is approximately 44,000 INR, with government scholarships available. OPEN category students pay about 84,000 INR annually, with EBC scholarships available for families earning below 100,000 INR. Additional scholarships include the Punbajrao scholarship for hostel students with family incomes below 200,000 INR. Fees for SC/ST candidates are 10,000 INR, and for VJNT/OBC students, 28,800 INR. The college’s annual fee is around 124,000 INR, and it is known for being an affordable autonomous college.

Placement opportunities are robust, with an average salary package of 6.5 lakhs per annum and a highest package of 41 lakhs per annum offered by Adobe. Approximately 45-50% of students secure placements, with challenges noted in the mechanical branch. Final year students are eligible for placements, which require passing coding and aptitude tests. Two internships are mandatory, facilitated by teaching staff, with free internships available through Shivaji University’s incubation center.

Top recruiters include Adani and Tata, and the college is noted for extensive internship programs and practical training starting from the first year.