About University

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University is a young state University of Maharashtra state, established on 1st August 2004. The Formation of the University at Solapur was a long cherished desire of the people of this region and the people of the district have an emotional attachment to the University since its inception. Earlier to the formation of University, Solapur city had a P. G. Center of Shivaji University, Kolhapur since 1984. The center for P. G. Studies had three postgraduate science departments housed in two buildings and a central Library building on its campus that spread over a total area of 37 acres. Seven postgraduate courses were offered in that P.G. centre. Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University is now located on the outskirts of Solapur city about 10 km from the main city, on the national highway NH-09 towards Pune. The proximity with the national highway provides good connectivity. It is a matter of great pride that the university has made big strides within a short span. Nine new buildings, for School of Computational Sciences, School of Social Sciences, School of Earth Sciences, Central Instrumentation centre, Girls’ hostel with an accommodation facility for 200 girls; Boys’ hostel with accommodation for 100 boys, Rector’s bungalow, University Guest House and VIP Bungalow are available in the campus. The University is relentlessly putting its endeavors in enhancing the standards in teaching, research, extra-curricular and sports activities. The University has introduced new schools like School of Commerce and Management, School of Languages and Literature, School of Performing Arts and Fine Arts, School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Technology, School of Life Sciences and many new skill-based courses in recent times. At the same time, some of the existing courses are modified so as to strike the right balance between the theoretical and applied components in the curriculum. Bridge courses are initiated by the schools to admit students from other faculties to the mainstream courses. There is a strong research pursuance and publications carried out by each school. The University is committed to the all round developments of students. As a result, a number of students have been bringing laurels at the state and national youth festivals, sports and research events. The University has been regularly organizing State level, inter University level and international seminars, conferences, sports and research events. The University has developed its sports facilities and health center in the extended campus. Construction of the new Administrative and examination building has started at the state Govt allocated approx. 500 acre land adjacent to the old campus. The installation of an impressive Horse riding statue of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi is in progress at the new campus too.

Vision, Mission And Goals

VISION
Enrich research, teaching skill and employability of the students with execution of best practices.
 
 
MISSION
Empower students and teachers in various fields on the basis of global and local resources by enriching power within them.

GOALS
To continue to improve the quality of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses that prepares our students for professional life, leadership and citizenship in a changing world.

To make special efforts to provide access to higher education to economically challenged and underprivileged sections of the society.

Optimize the usage of resources and infrastructure in an integrated fashion to improvise, enhance and strengthen the students’ faculties.

To produce global student with Indian ethos.

To inculcate self-discipline and high ethical standards, among students, staff, faculty and societal individuals.

To create a pool of self motivated and dedicated researchers.

Provide the facilities and support for its staff to take up innovative methods of teaching in accordance with the developments in the academic world and also take care of the development in industry and commerce.

To transform the ‘Student’ into “Knowledge Professional” empowered with scientific intellect, entrepreneurial skills, and innovation, who have learnt their skills in an highly competent environment under the guidance of research oriented and skilled Professors.

To create an ambience for learning and scholarship.

To become a nationally renowned Centre of Excellence in teaching, learning, research and extension activities, beneficial to the current and forth coming generations.

Solapur University Admission Process-

The aspiring students looking for admission in the university must register themselves online at the official website to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the Solapur University by paying an entrance examination fee of INR 325 online.

To apply for admission in the university, the students must follow the below-mentioned steps:

< Students must visit the official website of the university.

< Download the prospectus and the application form.

< Fill the application form very carefully.

< Submit the application form at the admission office of the universities.

Solapur University Scholarships

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University offers several scholarships to students based on both merit and financial need. Apart from the scholarships offered by the university, candidats can also apply for other scholarships offered by state or central government. The following are some of the scholarships for which candidates can apply:

1. Tribal Welfare Department Scholarships
2. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme
3. Merit Cum Means scholarship for Minority Students
4. Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Gunvatta Scholarship
5. Scholarships for SC Students
6. Eklavya Scheme
7. EBC/ PTC/ STC Scholarship
8. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ ST students
9. GOI Post Matric Scholarships to the SC/ ST/ NT/ OBC/ SBC

Infrastructure/Facilities

The college has the transport facility for update soon.