Solapur University is the nucleus of higher academic activities in Solapur district of Maharashtra. It came into being in the year 2004. One of the renowned universities of higher education in the state of Maharashtra, it is located on Solapur-Pune National Highway. The university provides opportunities of higher education to rural youth. The jurisdiction of the University is spread over Solapur district.
Educational Streams
Solapur University offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate degree courses in a range of subjects including Arts, Science, Social Science, Commerce, Law, Management, Engineering, Technology etc. Admissions to the undergraduate programs are held through MHT-CET and AIEEE under the norms of DTE, Mumbai. Admissions to the postgraduate courses in science and technology are made through entrance test. Admissions to the 50% seats are held on the basis of merit in qualifying exam and remaining 50% seats are filled on the basis of weightage in entrance test.
Facilities
The university has a library at Kegaon where a number of books, journals and magazines on diverse subjects are available. Sports are promoted for physical development of the learners. NSS activities and cultural programs are regularly held in the university. The university has an attached doctor who takes care of the health of the students.
History
Established in 2004, Solapur University is the result of untiring efforts of the people of this region. Dr Iresh Swami was appointed as the first Vice -Chancellor of Solapur University. The university was established to cater to the regional needs of Solapur District, simultaneously creating global awareness among its students.
Faculties/Departments:
- Faculty of Arts & Fine Arts
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology