The organizational & operational structure of the Shivaji University is based on the provisions in the Maharashtra University Act 1994 & statutes ordinances, rules framed under this act, which are amended from time to time. The authorities of the University include Board of Deans, Board of Sub-campuses of the university, Board of Studies, Board of University Departments and Inter-disciplinary studies, Board of Post-Graduate Education in Colleges, Board of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, Board of Information Technology, Board of National and International Linkages, Board for Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise, Board of Students' Development, Board of Sports and Physical Education, Board of Research & such other bodies. All these authorities have representation from various categories like teachers, students, principals, Heads of the University Development, guardians, College Management, Members of Legislative, besides nominees of the Chancellor of Govt. of Maharashtra & officers of the University who are Ex-officio members.

The Senate is the principle authority for all financial estimates & budgetary provisions & for providing social feedback to the University on current & future academic programs. The Management Council is the principle executive authority to formulate statutes & forward the same to the Senate for approval & make ordinances to administer the affairs of the University & carry out all such duties which are not specifically assigned to any other authority. The academic council is the principle academic authority of the University responsible for regulating & maintaining standards of teaching, research & examination in the University.

Officers of the University
	The Governor of the Maharashtra State is the Chancellor of all the Universities in the Maharashtra. By virtue of his office he is the head of Shivaji University. At present His Excellency Governor Shri. Bhagat Singh Koshyari the Chancellor of Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
	It is my great pleasure as well as privilege to get associated with the Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
	Hon. Pro-Vice Chancellor

The other officers of the University are namely the Deans of the faculties, the Registrar, the Deans of Faculties, Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation, Finance and Accounts Officer, Director of Sub-campus of the University, Director of Innovation, Incubation and Linkages, Director Knowledge Resource Center, Director of Lifelong Learning and Extension, Director of Students' Development, Director of Sports and Physical Education, Director of National Service Scheme and such other officers. The work of students admission, eligibility, board of studies, Teaching & Non-teaching, Establishment, Seminar, Conferences, Meetings is looked after by the Registrar who reports to the Pro Vice-chancellor & the Vice-chancellor. The working of under graduate colleges affiliation, PG-Affiliation, University & College Development, liaison with UGC & other agencies is looked after by Hon'ble Pro-Vice Chancellor

All the matters pertaining to the finance budget, audit etc. are looked after by the Finance & Accounts Officer. The examination section of the University is responsible for conduct of examination and the tests and declaration of their results. Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation is incharge of this Unit.

All these officers, Registrar, Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, and  Finance & Accounts Officer work under the superintendence & control of the Vice-chancellor & the Pro- Vice-chancellor.