About University

Shivaji University is one of the oldest and premier Universities in Western Maharashtra. Shivaji University, established in 1962, is named after the Great Maratha Warrior and founder of the Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji. It was inaugurated on 18th November 1962 by Dr Radhakrishnan, the then President of India.

It was established with jurisdiction over five districts including Ratnagiri and Solapur along with Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara district with 293 affiliated colleges and recognized institutes. Shivaji University has been re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with “A” Grade (CGPA-3.16((2014). This institute also affiliated to the university since the academic Year 2004-05 for UG course (B.Pharmacy) and extended in 2011-12 for PG course (M.Pharmacy). This institute is actively executed Shivaji University’s National Service Scheme (NSS) since last few years. Many students of this institute have been selected for university ranking and university merit scholarships. The institute’s permanent affiliation to this university is under consideration and its perspective plan of Accreditation in the next coming years.

Name	Designation
Shri. Bhagat Singh Koshyari	Chancellor
Prof. (Dr.) D. T. Shirke	Vice-Chancellor
Prof.(Dr.) P. S. Patil	Pro- Vice-Chancellor
Dr. V. D. Nandavadekar	Registrar