Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University (CSMU) is a private university established in 2018, located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It is recognized by UGC and approved by PCI and BCI. The university is ranked 72nd in India (overall category) by India Today in 2025. Key Highlights of CSMU 2026: Programs Offered: B.Tech, MBA, BCA, B.Sc, BBA, BA LL.B, and more, enlarging it to Engineering, Management, Law, and Science streams Most Popular Courses: B.Tech (CSE), BCA, and B.Sc with total tuition fees of INR 6.80 lakhs, INR 2.16 lakhs, and INR 1.55-3.65 lakhs, respectively Admission 2026: Admission at CSMU is done through CSMUCET/JEE Main/MHT CET/CUET/CAT/CLAT and GATE depending on the program Top Recruiters: PepsiCo, Indiamart, Zoho, Apollo Hospital, Axis Bank, Fortis, WNS, TCS, Jio, Zota, Jaquar, Medtronic, HDFC Life and more Placement: CSMU recorded a 73% placement rate with 250+ companies participating in the recruitment drive. Over 50 companies offered packages above INR 8 LPA, including 10+ Fo