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 the Senate, Management Council, Academic Council, the faculty, the Board of College & University Development, the Board of Directors, the Board of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Board of Examination, the Board of Adult & Continuing Education & Extension Services, the Students Council & 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.

The other officers of the University are namely the Deans of the faculties, the Registrar, the Controller of Examination, the Director, BCUD, the Librarian of the University Library, the Finance & Accounts Officer, the Director Students Welfare and such other officers. The administrative work of the University is divided in to 04 divisions. 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 the Director, College & University Development Board.

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. The Controller of Examination 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.