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Shivaji University Kolhapur
Motto(ज्ञानमेवामृतम्)
Motto in English
Knowledge is the elixir of life
TypePublic
Established1962 (62 years ago) (1962)
ChancellorGovernor of Maharashtra
Vice-ChancellorDigambar Tukaram Shirke
Students300,000 (2020)[1]
Location
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
,
India
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC, NAAC, AIU
Websitewww.unishivaji.ac.in

Shivaji University, established in 1962, is a state university located at Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India. The university, with a campus spread over 853 acres (345 ha), is named in honour of Great Maratha Warrior and founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It was inaugurated on 18 November 1962 by Dr. Radhakrishnan, the then president of India. Yashwantrao Chavan and Balasaheb Desai took the lead in establishing this university. [2] One of the major objectives behind its foundation was to cater to the educational needs of South Maharashtra region. The University's efforts towards excellence are being recognised by the substantial grants received from funding agencies such as University Grants Commission (India),[3] Department of Science and Technology (India).[4]

One of the major objectives behind foundation of this University was to cater to the regional needs of South Maharashtra. The jurisdiction of the University is spread over three districts viz. Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara with strength of about 3,00,000 students studying in 280 affiliated colleges and recognised institutes.[5] This region of Maharashtra boasts of rich and varied socio-cultural heritage. Under the innovative and socially reformist leadership of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the princely ruler of Kolhapur, the city had become at the beginning of this century, a focal point of educational opportunities for all classes and communities of South-Western Maharashtra, and northern parts of neighbouring Karnataka.[5] This is also land of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, who struggled for taking education to the masses by his innovative 'Earn and Learn' scheme. When the University was founded by the Shivaji University Act of 1962, the objectives set before the University included making opportunities of higher education accessible to rural youth, conducting fundamental and applied research in the field of science and humanities to ensure regional growth and development.[5]

History

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In 1962 the University started functioning with 34 affiliated colleges and about 14000 students with 5 Post-graduate Departments on the campus. Today the number of affiliated colleges has gone upto 280 and students strength upto 3,00,000 with 34 Postgraduate Departments on campus. The University imparts education in 10 major faculties of Arts, Social Science, Science, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Engineering and Technology.[5]

During initial two decades the efforts were concentrated on expansion of higher education and foundation of new colleges in different parts in the three districts under its jurisdiction. The University consolidated its base in this phase by 'taking education to the people'. The decade of 1980s saw a major expansion, especially the growth of professional faculties like Engineering, Education, Management and Medicine. The recent phase of the University can be termed as "a pursuit of academic excellence". Since last 4-5 years, several attempts are being made to overcome the image of University as a regional University. Several steps have been taken to raise the standards of teaching and research so as to measure upto global standards. This is being achieved by exploring new areas of higher learning and research in rapidly emerging fields like Industrial Chemistry, Space Science, Environmental Science, Bio-Chemistry, Sericulture, Polymer Chemistry and Computer Science, in addition to basic science disciplines. The University Department of Physics has been recently identified by UGC for its Special Assistance Programme and recognised as Department of Research Support. New research areas in these departments are Super conductors Energy, Bio-diversity and Bio-technology. The University has also established the University-Industry Interaction Cells in three districts.[5]

The faculties of Arts and Social Sciences are also gearing up to meet the demands of changing time. Establishment of Centre for Women's Studies and extension activities through Adult and Continuing Education and Shramik Vidyapeeth are indicators of this change. Department of Economics has been selected by UGC for its Special Assistance Programme. Departments of Sociology, Education, Geography, Physics and Economics are offering special courses in emerging areas like Environmental Science is also functioning actively.[5]

Scholarship

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The University is encouraging merit by introducing an unique scheme called 'Shivaji University Merit Scholarship' offering 500 scholarships to meritorious students in affiliated colleges. It has also instituted research fellowships for Ph. D. students in the Post-Graduate Departments of the University. The University has made a budget provision of about Rs. 45 Lakhs for these scholarships out of its own funds. This University can proudly claim to be the first University in India to initiate such a scheme.[5]

Affiliations

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Shiv-Sandesh[6] monthly bulletin is published online by Shivaji University, which throws light on various activities, programs organised in the university. Madhyamvidya and Media Spectrum[7] are private distribution newspapers published by M.A. Mass communication department students.

The University's efforts towards excellence are being recognised by the substantial grants received from funding agencies like UGC, DST, DBT etc. The another indicator of recognition of University is collaborations with premier institutes in the country. Shivaji University has recently signed MOU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai for research in Material Science. It has also joined hands with Indian Institute of Geo-Magnetism, Mumbai and industries like Phyto-Pharma. Prestigious institutes like Maharashtra Police Academy, Nashik and Centre for Social Studies, Surat have sought affiliation with the Shivaji University. Shivaji University has been re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Bangalore, with "A" Grade (CGPA-3.16) (2014).

Quest of academic enrichment and pursuit of excellence of the University are facilitated by efficient administration. The smooth conduct of about 200 examinations per year of about 2,00,000 students, has been time and again appreciated by the Hon. Chancellor also. The University has maintained the high standards of general administration, prudent financial management and a cordial rapport with funding agencies.[5]

The future plans of the University include establishment of School of Rural Management, Research Institute of Bio-Technology and Advanced Centre of Information Technology.[5]

Barrister Balasaheb Khardekar Library

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The Barr. B. Khardekar Library at Shivaji University[8] is one of the leading university libraries in southern Maharashtra. It caters to the academic needs of students, faculty and other users from the university as well as visitors from other universities and institutes. The library has over 3.1 lakhs printed documents and it subscribes to over 298 national and international journals. The library is a member of UGC/INFONET Digital Library consortium of INFLIBNET Centre,[9] under which it has access to over 6000+ electronic journals and few electronic databases. It has established contacts with universities, national and international organizations libraries for inter-library loans.

The library was named after the late Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar on 24 October 1981.[10]

Ranking

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Shivaji University has bagged the 28th position in the rankings announced by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). As per the INFLIBNET report, Shivaji University stands second in use of Nature publications Group's (NPG) e-journal usage in the country. Shivaji University has also signed MoU with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune. Under the agreement, the two institutions will exchange information and communication technology.[11][5]

Vice chancellors

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Past and current vice chancellors[12]

  • A.G. Pawar (1962-75)
  • P.G. Patil (1975-78)
  • B.S. Bhanage (1978-80)
  • R.K. Kanbarkar (1980-83)
  • K Bhogishayana (1983-86)
  • K.B. Powar (1986-92)
  • A.T. Varute (1992-95)
  • D N Dhanagare (1995-2000)
  • M. G. Takwale (2000-04)
  • M. M. Salunkhe (2004-09)
  • N. J. Pawar (2010-15)
  • D. B. Shinde (2015-2020)
  • D. T. Shirke (2020-Current)

References

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  1. ^ "Statistical Information 2017-2018". Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Shivaji Vidyapeeth". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Welcome to UGC, New Delhi, India". Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Department Of Science & Technology | विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग". Dst.gov.in. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Shivaji University, Kolhapur - One of the oldest and premier Universities in India". www.unishivaji.org. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Wel-Come to Shivaji University, Kolhapur". www.unishivaji.ac.in.
  7. ^ University, Shivaji. "Media - Shivaji University". www.unishivaji.ac.in.
  8. ^ "Library Section". Archived from the original on 21 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  9. ^ "INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, Homepage". www.inflibnet.ac.in.
  10. ^ "Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Library Shivaji University". Shivaji university. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012.
  11. ^ "Info". www.unishivaji.ac.in.
  12. ^ "About Shivaji University, Kolhapur". Archived from the original on 8 September 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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