KIT’s College of Engineering (Autonomous) Kolhapur
Est: 1983 (40+ years) | Loc: Post Gokul Shirgaon, Tal-Karveer, Dist. Kolhapur | Affiliation: Shivaji University Kolhapur | Approval: AICTE, DTE, NBA Accredited | Accreditation: NAAC A+ Grade | Type: Autonomous Private Engineering College | First Self-Financed Engineering College Maharashtra | Campus: 30 acres | Faculty: 200+ (60+ PhD holders) | Students: 4000+ | Mission: “Quality engineering with autonomy, industry 4.0 curriculum, strong placements”
Courses & Specialisations
| Program Level | Details |
| B.Tech (UG) | Specialisations: Computer Science | Mechanical | Civil | Electrical | Electronics | Biotechnology | Biomedical Engineering | AI | Total Seats: 800+ | Duration: 4 years | Fees: ₹3.52L total, ₹41-80K/yr depending on category | Admission: MHT CET (91-95.86% CSE), JEE Main (CSE: 9744 rank 2023) | Cutoff: 70+ in 10+12 combined | Lateral Entry: Diploma graduates |
| M.Tech (PG) | Duration: 2 years | Admission: GATE Scores | Seats: 100+ | Specialisations: Multiple branches |
| PhD Programs | Doctoral Research: Multiple specialisations | Research-focused | Faculty-led projects |
| Total Programs | 21 courses | UG (8+ specs) + PG + PhD | Autonomous curriculum with Industry 4.0 focus | TFWS & scholarship support |
Placement Statistics
| Metric | Data |
| Average Package | ₹4-5 LPA (reviews), ₹6.50 LPA (official) |
| Highest Package | ₹41 LPA (rare, exceptional) |
| Top Recruiters | L&T | Cognizant | Cloud4C | Adani Cement | Atlas Cop | Multiple Tier-1 IT firms |
| Industry Connections | Foundries & manufacturing industries in Kolhapur | Mechanical engineering focus | Government job opportunities |
| Internship Support | Industry internships | Early placements (before final exams) | Alumni network support |
| Faculty Support | 200+ faculty | 60+ PhDs | Experienced teaching staff | Personality development programs |
Rankings & Infrastructure
| Attribute | Status |
| NAAC Grade | A+ |
| ISTE Award 2023 | Best Engineering College (New Delhi) |
| NBA Accredited | Multiple UG & PG programs |
| Campus | 30 acres | Spacious | Green | Well-designed infrastructure |
| Labs & Library | Advanced computer labs | Dedicated engineering labs | Well-stocked library |
| Hostels & Sports | Boys & Girls separate | Furnished rooms | Sports facilities | Gymnasium |
| Support | WiFi | Medical center | Parking | Transport | Canteens (4 with low prices) |
KIT Kolhapur: First Self-Financed Engineering College in Maharashtra
NAAC A+, autonomous, 30-acre campus, 200+ faculty, 60+ PhDs, ISTE Best College 2023, ₹6.5L avg, ₹41L highest.