Sanjay Ghodawat University (SGU) is a State Private University in Maharashtra, located at Atigre on the Kolhapur–Sangli Highway. The university was established in 2017 under Maharashtra Act No. XL of 2017, evolving from the earlier Sanjay Ghodawat Institute established in 2009. SGU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across technology, computer applications, management, commerce, science, pharmacy, law, design, media and allied health-related areas.

1. Basic Information

SGU’s current public disclosure identifies it as a State Private University and states that its current accreditation/ranking status is “Not Accredited.” The earlier Sanjay Ghodawat Institute had received NAAC A grade and NBA accreditation, but that should not be presented as the current NAAC grade of Sanjay Ghodawat University.

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2. Location & Campus

Sanjay Ghodawat University is situated at Atigre in Kolhapur district, along the Kolhapur–Sangli Highway. The university describes its campus as a 165-acre campus with academic, residential, sports and recreational infrastructure.

The campus is designed as a residential learning environment with classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, library resources, sports infrastructure, hostels, food facilities and student activity spaces.

Its location between Kolhapur and Sangli also makes SGU relevant for students from the wider Kolhapur, Sangli and southern Maharashtra region.

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3. Admission Information

Sanjay Ghodawat University currently displays 2026–27 admission enquiries on its official website. Admission requirements vary according to the programme and are governed by the eligibility criteria and admission rules prescribed by the university and applicable regulatory authorities.

General admission process

Students generally need to:

• Select the desired programme.
• Check the programme-specific eligibility criteria.
• Complete the university’s admission application.
• Submit academic and required supporting documents.
• Meet the applicable merit, entrance-test or regulatory requirements.
• Complete fee payment and admission formalities.

For MBA admissions, the university’s current admission material states that scores from recognised management entrance examinations such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA and GMAT may be accepted.

SGU also has scholarship schemes for 2026–27, including technology merit scholarships, general merit scholarships, loyalty scholarships and a special scholarship for pharmacy programmes.

2026–27 fee examples

The university currently publishes programme-wise first-year fees for 2026–27. Examples include:

• B.Com: ₹45,000 including exam fee
• BBA: ₹1,25,000 including exam fee
• MBA: ₹2,50,000 including exam fee
• B.Tech CSE: ₹1,75,000 including exam fee
• BCA: ₹60,000 including exam fee
• B.Pharm: ₹1,27,500 including exam fee
• B.Des Fashion Design: ₹2,77,500 including exam fee
• LLB: ₹60,000 including exam fee

The university lists ₹57,000 per year as the hostel fee on its current 2026–27 fee page. Fees can change, so students should verify the applicable fee before admission.

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4. Undergraduate Programmes

SGU offers undergraduate programmes through multiple schools.

Engineering & Technology

Current B.Tech programmes listed by SGU include:

• B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• B.Tech Civil Engineering
• B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering
• B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering
• B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
• B.Tech Robotics Process Automation

The university’s academic pages also identify areas such as electrical and electronics engineering and other technology departments.

Computer Applications

• BCA (Hons.)

Science & Life Sciences

• B.Sc Physics
• B.Sc Chemistry
• B.Sc Food Science & Technology
• B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology
• B.Sc Biotechnology
• B.Sc Clinical Research & Technology

Commerce & Management

• BBA (Hons.)
• B.Com (Hons.)

The university’s Commerce & Management school also offers subject areas such as international business, financial management, HR and marketing at the undergraduate level.

Pharmacy

• B.Pharm

Law

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
• LL.B.

Design

Current B.Des areas include:

• Fashion Design
• Communication Design
• Product Design
• Interior Design
• UI/UX Design

Media

• B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication

The current academic structure lists these programmes under the School of Media and School of Design.

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5. Postgraduate Programmes

Engineering & Technology

Current M.Tech programmes include:

• M.Tech Aerospace Engineering
• M.Tech Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering
• M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Computer Applications

• MCA
• MCA Full Stack Development

Science

• M.Sc Chemistry – Organic & Analytical Chemistry
• M.Sc Physics, including areas such as Nanoscience / Space Science
• M.Sc Mathematics

Pharmacy

• M.Pharm Pharmaceutics
• M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance

Management

• MBA
• MBA FinTech & Data Analytics
• MBA specialisations including International Business, Financial Management, HR, Marketing and Operations & Supply Chain Management

Other Academic Areas

SGU also has postgraduate and advanced academic activity in its science, pharmacy and interdisciplinary schools. The university’s current academic pages show an expanding school-based structure.

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6. Ph.D. / Research Programmes

Sanjay Ghodawat University offers doctoral programmes in several disciplines.

Current programmes listed by the university include:

Engineering & Technology

• Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering
• Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering
• Ph.D. Electronics Engineering

Science

• Ph.D. Physics
• Ph.D. Chemistry

Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Ph.D. Pharmacology
• Ph.D. Pharmaceutics

Commerce & Management

• Ph.D. Management
• Ph.D. Commerce

Humanities

• Ph.D. English

The university’s Ph.D. regulations prescribe an entrance-test and interview-based selection process, subject to applicable exemptions and university rules.

Research is also supported through the university’s Research & Development Cell, Centre of Excellence and Research Facilities, Product Development Centre, Patents & Innovations Cell and Knowledge Research Center.

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7. University Departments & Academic Areas

Sanjay Ghodawat University has developed a multidisciplinary academic structure.

Faculty of Science & Technology

• School of Engineering & Technology
• School of Computer Applications
• School of Physical & Chemical Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty of Commerce & Management

• School of Commerce & Management

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• School of Social Science
• School of Legal Studies

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

• School of Media
• School of Design

The current university website also identifies departments in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy, Commerce, Management, English, Geography, Law, Media and Design.

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8. Campus & Facilities

SGU’s 165-acre campus provides facilities intended to support academic learning, practical training, research and residential student life. The university highlights smart classrooms, laboratories, research facilities and industry-linked learning infrastructure.

Academic & Research Facilities

The university provides:

• Smart classrooms
• Engineering laboratories
• Computer and computational facilities
• Science laboratories
• Pharmacy laboratories
• Research facilities
• Knowledge Resource Center
• Centre of Excellence facilities
• Product development facilities
• Innovation and industry collaboration spaces

SGU has also highlighted facilities and collaborations such as the Tata Technology Centre, Mechatronics Lab Car and BOSCH Collaboration Centre.

Sports & Recreation

Campus facilities include:

• Stadium with floodlights
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Horse riding
• Indoor and outdoor sports
• Recreational facilities
• Student activity spaces

The university also maintains dedicated sports, residential, transport and medical-aid facilities.

Hostel

SGU provides residential facilities for students. The current 2026–27 fee structure lists hostel fees at ₹57,000 per year, subject to the applicable accommodation arrangements and university rules.

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9. Student Life / Career Opportunities

Student life at SGU extends beyond classroom learning through student clubs, activities, NSS/NCC, sports and the university’s alumni association.

The university’s academic model emphasises industry-oriented programmes, outcome-based education and credit-based learning. It also highlights foreign university and industry collaborations.

Placements

SGU has a dedicated Training & Placement Cell that works with students on recruitment, internships, industry interaction, aptitude and soft-skill development. The university maintains separate placement statistics and recruiter information.

Admission Katta should treat placement figures as university-reported data rather than guaranteed outcomes. The university’s alumni pages provide examples of graduates working with companies such as Druva, IBM, Mphasis, Paytm and Asian Paints, but individual alumni outcomes should not be interpreted as representative placement guarantees.

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