College at a Glance

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The Foundation: A Visionary Legacy

Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati, is a flagship institution of the Shri Shivaji Education Society, one of Central India s largest and most prestigious educational organizations. Founded in 1932 by the legendary Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh - India s first Agriculture Minister and a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee - the college carries forward a mission of empowering society through scientific temper and quality education.

From Seedling to Giant: Our Evolution

What began as a specialized faculty in 1958 blossomed into an independent, premier Science College in 1969. Over the decades, the institution has grown from a humble "seedling" into a towering "tree," providing shelter and world-class mentorship to thousands of students who now excel across the globe.

National Benchmarks & Gold Standards of Excellence

Shri Shivaji Science College doesn t just meet standards it sets them. Our commitment to academic rigor and institutional quality is validated by a string of prestigious national honors. We are proudly accredited with an 'A+' Grade (CGPA 3.42) in the Fourth Cycle by NAAC, alongside being conferred the elite CPE (College with Potential for Excellence) status by the UGC. Our upward trajectory is most visible in the NIRF Rankings, where we have consistently climbed the ladder from the 151 200 rank band in 2022 and 2023 to breaking into the top tier at Rank 99 in 2024 and a stellar Rank 93 in 2025.

Our infrastructure and research capabilities are fuelled by powerhouse national grants, including the PM-USHA scheme for institutional strengthening, the DBT STAR College (Strengthening Component), and the prestigious DBT BUILDER and DST-FIST grants. Beyond our own walls, we serve as a beacon for the region; recognized as a "Career Katta Centre of Excellence" by the Govt. of Maharashtra (2024) and nominated as a "Lead College" by SGBAU to mentor and navigate other institutions toward quality enhancement. Furthermore, as a recognized NPTEL Local Chapter, we bridge the gap between traditional learning and global digital certification, ensuring our students are always ahead of the curve.

 

Fuelling a Research & Innovation Ecosystem

We ve moved beyond the classroom to create a high-octane environment where discovery meets entrepreneurship. At Shri Shivaji Science College, we don t just graduate students: we launch pioneers through three key pillars:

• Empowering Faculty: Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Minor Research Grant provides 1.0 Lakh per project to drive high-impact, interdisciplinary research.
• From Idea to Prototype: Our Ministry of Education-aligned Innovation Cell acts as a launchpad, transforming raw student concepts into tangible, market-ready prototypes with professional technical backing.
• The Startup Launchpad: We turn ambition into investment. Through PM-USHA and Career Katta, our Entrepreneurship Hub provides incubation and awards up to 3 Lakh rupees in annual seed money to visionary UG and PG students.

 

Green by Choice, Grand by Design

• Sustainable Excellence: A lush, evergreen campus powered by an automatic solar energy system.
• Digital Knowledge Hub: A fully computerized library utilizing SOUL software, OPAC, and Inflibnet.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: High-tech laboratories, smart classrooms, and campus-wide broadband connectivity managed by a highly competent, permanent faculty.

"At Shri Shivaji Science College, we don't just teach science; we inspire the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow."

Highlights:

1. Introduction of Science as a new faculty in Shri Shivaji College in 1958.

2. Separated from parent institution as an independent Shri Shivaji Science College in 1969.

3. Evolved as Premier Institution for imparting formal education in the Science stream.

4. Reaccredited by NAAC, Bangalore with 'A⁺' Grade with CGPA 3.42 (Fourth Cycle).

5. NIRF 2025: Ranked 93, NIRF 2024: Ranked 99 NIRF 2023: Rank Band 150-200 NIRF 2022: Rank Band 150-200

6. Our college has been identified as a DBT STAR College (Strengthening Component) by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, for strengthening science education and research infrastructure.

7. Our college has been sanctioned the prestigious Level-1 Grant under the Department of Biotechnology BUILDER Programme by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India

8. Government honored college with PM-USHA Component-3 Grants(To Strengthen Colleges)

UGC has awarded CPE (College with Potential for Excellence) status for Second Phase.

9. The college has taken an initiative to establish and monitor Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Science and Innovation Activity Centre with the support of RGSTC

10.  The college has also been identified by the Department of Science and Technology as for FIST.

11. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University has also nominated this college as "Lead College".

12. Conveniently accessible from all parts of state.

13. Spacious and evergreen campus with automatic energy supply using solar panels

14. Permanent, Fulltime, Competent staff.

15. Spacious classrooms, modern, well-equipped laboratories & excellent sports facilities.

16. Campus networking and Broadband Connectivity.

17. Fully computerized library with SOUL software, OPAC, Inflibnet, and Circulation Module.