Best Science colleges in Kolhapur 2026
25 Science colleges in Kolhapur charge between ₹2,160 and ₹6 L in the first year, and Shivaji University - [SUK] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Kolhapur — at a glance
| Science colleges | 25 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,160 – ₹6 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 23 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 25 |
| Highest package reported | ₹36 L |
| Top rated | Shivaji University - [SUK] |
Top 25 Science colleges in Kolhapur
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Shivaji University - [SUK]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1962
9.2 Fees from ₹66,708 NIRF #45 177 courses -
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DY Patil Education Society - [DYPES]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2005
9.0 Fees from ₹4.88 L NIRF #101150 Highest ₹7.25 L 102 courses -
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Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research - [CSIBER ]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1976
7.4 Fees from ₹1.8 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹6.5 L 37 courses -
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Sanjay Ghodawat University - [SGU]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2009
6.8 Fees from ₹6 L Highest ₹36 L 78 courses -
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Shri Karmaveer Hire Arts Science Commerce Education College
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1952
5.1 Fees from ₹29,770 5 courses -
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Swami Vivekananda college
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1983
3.9 Fees from ₹13,750 14 courses -
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Acharya Jawadekar College of Education
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1956
2.8 Fees from ₹32,578 5 courses -
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale College
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1950
2.0 Fees from ₹5,210 6 courses -
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Shri Shahaji Chhatrapati Mahavidyalaya
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1971
1.5 Fees from ₹2,160 7 courses -
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Shivaraj Arts Commerce and DS Kadam Science College
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1964
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 4 courses -
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Arts Commerce and Science College
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1991
1.0 Fees from ₹60,000 4 courses -
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Sadashivrao Mandlik Mahavidyalaya
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1990
1.0 Fees from ₹4,715 4 courses -
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Yashwantrao Chavan Warana Mahavidyalaya - [YCWM]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1964
1.0 Fees from ₹4,185 4 courses -
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DY Patil Agriculture & Technical University
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 2021
0.7 Fees from ₹3.54 L 78 courses -
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Shivaji University, Directorate of Distance Education - [DDE]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1962
Fees from ₹97,700 22 courses -
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Deccan Institute of Technology - [DIT]
Kolhapur, Maharashtra · Private · est. 1996
Fees from ₹2.6 L Highest ₹2.16 L 2 courses -
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Showing 25 of 25. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 25 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kolhapur the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,160 to ₹6 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 23 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 3 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Science colleges are there in Kolhapur?
There are 25 Science colleges listed in Kolhapur on this page, of which 2 are government and 23 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Kolhapur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,160 to ₹6 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kolhapur for Science?
Shivaji University - [SUK] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Kolhapur.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Kolhapur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹36 L. Packages vary by course and year.