Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur

Sanjay Ghodawat University, established as a State Private University in 2017, evolved from Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes, which was founded in 2009 by SG Group Chairman Sanjay Ghodawat. The institute achieved NAAC A grade and NBA accreditation for its programs, leading to the natural progression into a university.

The university was created to accommodate more students and offer a diverse array of career paths. It provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs in Technology, Management, Commerce, Science, Liberal Arts, Architecture, Pharmacy, and Computer Applications.

A key feature of Sanjay Ghodawat University is its industry-aligned curriculum and choice-based credit system, allowing students to major and minor in subjects of their choice. This multidisciplinary approach fosters creativity and productivity. The university also emphasizes hands-on experience with facilities like the Tata Technology Centre, Mechatronics Lab Car, BOSCH Collaboration Centre, and the Centre of Space and Atmospheric Science.

The university's state-of-the-art campus spans 165 acres and includes spacious classrooms, smart classrooms, well-equipped labs, a food court, an amphitheatre, a stadium with floodlights, a swimming pool, horse riding facilities, and a tennis court, providing a pristine environment for study.

The School of Commerce and Management at SGU was recognized as a Top Emerging B School by the Times B School Survey 2020. Additionally, the School of Technology was ranked 4th among Top Emerging Engineering Institutes, 9th in Placement Category, and 2nd in Research Capabilities by Times Ranking 2020.