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Shivaji University vs Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University

A side-by-side look at Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in Purulia, West Bengal, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Ed and M.Sc and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailShivaji UniversitySidho-Kanho-Birsha University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationKolhapur, MaharashtraPurulia, West Bengal
Course fee range₹30k – ₹3.6L₹12.7k – ₹95.5k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹6 LPA
NIRF 2025#151-200, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed99
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0325U-0583
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websiteunishivaji.ac.in skbu.ac.in

Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check

How they differ

  • Listed course fees start lower at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University: from ₹12,700, against ₹30,000 at Shivaji University.
  • Shivaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University.
  • Shivaji University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is in Purulia, West Bengal, about 1,470 km apart.
  • Shivaji University lists 9 programmes and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Shivaji University lists 9 programmes in all and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (6)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Ed
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • Ph.D

Only at Shivaji University (3)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MCA
  • B.Pharm

Only at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (3)

  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA

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