Shivaji University vs Vaishno College of Engineering
A side-by-side look at Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Vaishno College of Engineering in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and MBA / PGDM. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Shivaji University | Vaishno College of Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kolhapur, Maharashtra | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.6L | ₹1.1L – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0325 | C-11353 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | unishivaji.ac.in | vaishno.edu.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 Shivaji University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.1 lakh at Vaishno College of Engineering.
- Shivaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Vaishno College of Engineering.
- Shivaji University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Vaishno College of Engineering is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Vaishno College of Engineering is in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, about 1,750 km apart.
- Shivaji University is a government institution and Vaishno College of Engineering is a private institution.
- Shivaji University lists 9 programmes and Vaishno College of Engineering lists 6; 2 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 Vaishno College of Engineering lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Shivaji University (7)
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Vaishno College of Engineering (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech
