Vivekanand College Kohlapur

Vivekanand College Kolhapur is one of the best self-governing colleges in Maharashtra State. It is affiliated with Shivaji University and has established a strong reputation in the education field. It has been recognized by UGC and has received the status of "College with Potential for Excellence." Besides, it has been certified by ISO 9001:2015. It has a population of about 1000 students with course offerings in 32 subjects. The college offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The institute offers programs that prepare students for careers in Arts, humanities, commerce, science, business, management, and technology. Vivekanand College Kolhapur NAAC Grade is “A”.

The college is an upholder of learning, and the faculty is equally committed to fostering individual growth. Faculties are not only excellent in teaching but also superior in research activities. To date, 27 minor and major research projects have been undertaken. Besides academic excellence, the college has acquired recognition in all the fields, such as dance, drama, music, sports, and arts. Overall, it is one of the best art colleges in Maharashtra.

UGC granted autonomy status from the academic year 2018-2019. Vivekanand College Kolhapur Courses include BA, B Com, BSc, BBA, BCA, BCS, B Voc, M Com, and MSc. Besides, the college is also the study centre of YCMOU, Nashik. Thus, it offers distance learning courses at UG and PG levels. Vivekanand College Kolhapur Distance Courses are available in BA, B Com, BSc, B.Lib, M.Lib, and MBA.

Besides offering quality education, the college offers several scholarship opportunities for its students. The college has also been included in the star college outline by the Department of Biotechnology. Besides, the college has secured 1^st position for the last 20 years by winning a maximum number of Shivaji University Merit Scholarships.

The college has received several awards for its academics and cultural activities. One such prestigious award is the Meghnath Nageshkar Trophy, which was given as Best College in the field of Sports Category. UGC also recognizes the institution as a "College with Potential for Excellence" and has won the 'Best College in Academics' award. In addition, Vivekanand College Kolhapur Notable alumni Veerdhaval Khade represented India in the London Olympics in 2012. Furthermore, the college has produced more than 250 national and 10 international sports personnel.

Vivekanand College Kolhapur Fees

The college fee structure varies for each different course. For instance, Vivekanand College Kolhapur BBA fees for 1st  year are INR 10,515, and  Vivekanand College Kolhapur BCA fees are INR 18,290.

Vivekanand College Kolhapur Course Admissions

Applicants can get admission by submitting an application form. Its admissions are based on merit marks in the last qualifying examination. However, to qualify for the coveted seat, you must first clear a rigorous test of intellectual capacity. Students also have the option for Vivekanand College Kolhapur online admission. The application forms are available on the college's main website. Before filling out the Vivekanand College admission form, a student must make online registration.

For Vivekanand College Kolhapur UG Courses admission, students must pass the 10+2 level examination with at least 50% marks in the aggregate. In the case of PG Courses, students shall have obtained a bachelor's degree in the concerned discipline. If candidates discontinue in the middle of a course, students still have to pay the tuition fees for the remaining year. Once the tuition fee is paid, it cannot be refunded.

Admission is strictly based on the Vivekanand College Kolhapur merit list. The assortment of candidates is based on the college's cut-off list and the candidate's performance in the last qualifying exam.

Swami Vivekanand College Kolhapur Placement

The institute also has a placement cell that arranges campus interviews for students in a single academic year. Vivekanand College Kolhapur Recruitment cell has been actively arranging industry-relevant activities for its students. Moreover, the college placement cell helps students decide on their career path. In the past, it has churned out a few students to serve as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces of India. In the last five years, 537 students successfully got placed in reputed companies. The college also provides training for state civil services examinations and other competitive exams. The college successfully produced more than 100 officers during the last five years.

Top Recruiters

• TCS
• Wipro
• Infosys
• Reliance
• Federal Bank
• South Indian Bank

Vivekanand College Kolhapur Facilities

To facilitate the requisite learning, the campus is complemented by a sprawling and state-of-the-art sports complex. The college library is a modern facility that covers all aspects of learning. It has a comfortable reading room and a separate faculty lounge. It also has a Book Bank Section and a reference section. It has about 65,000 books and subscribes to 47 periodicals.

The college is equipped with a campus-wide LAN network facility. Every workplace on the campus is connected to the network. It is also equipped with a 512 kbps internet facility for ease of access by students. The college also has an independent auditorium mainly used for seminars, conferences, and cultural activities. It is air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 150 students. It is also frequently used by external experts for lectures.

The college also has a computer centre, which provides state-of-the-art computer systems with TFT monitors for students and faculty. In addition, each computer system is installed with the latest multi-user operating system. The institute provides accommodation for the students at an affordable cost. There are distinct dormitories for both boys and girls, with a girls' intake capacity of 200. Vivekanand College Kolhapur hostel fees annually are INR 15,000, with mess charges of INR 1,500 monthly.