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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.
Election to all the authorities of
the Shivaji University have been completed in
the year 2000-2001 & the tenure of the present
authorities would be for about 5 years.
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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. K. Sankaranarayanan is the Chancellor of
Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Vice-chancellor is the principle executive &
 academic
officer of the University. At present Hon.
Prof. (Dr.) N. J. Pawar is the Vice-Chancellor
of 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.
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