NIAT x Sanjay Ghodawat University - Kolhapur

Overview

Sanjay Ghodawat University, located in the heart of Maharashtra, offers a modern, tech-enabled campus built for ambitious learners. With a focus on innovation and real-world learning, it's the ideal place to kickstart your tech career.

Location: Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Program Offered: NIAT Upskilling Program in collaboration with AICTE and UGC approved Universities and Colleges

Important Date: Phase-1 NAT is on January 18th 2026

Campus Features

Smart Campus

Digitally equipped and future-ready facilities designed for modern tech education.

Real-World Learning

Projects, labs, and hands-on practice to build practical skills and industry experience.

Safe & Spacious

Clean, secure, and student-friendly environment conducive to learning and growth.

Industry Connect

Exposure to industry trends and mentors to prepare students for professional careers.

Collaboration for Industry-Ready Education

The NIAT upskilling program is offered as per provisions in the UGC and AICTE guidelines, ensuring industry-ready education that meets national standards.

Admission Process: 4 Steps to Apply for Admission Counselling

Step 1: Submit the NAT Application Form Online

Fill out your details in the online application form
Pay ₹1200 as registration fee (non-refundable)
Complete the application process online

Important: Phase-1 NAT is on January 18th 2026

Step 2: Take NAT (NxtWave Assessment Test)

NAT is a 90-minute test designed to evaluate your cognitive abilities and potential as a future tech innovator.

Test Format:

Test Section	Duration	Number of Questions	Purpose
Psychometric Test	30 minutes	25 questions	Gauge personality and emotional traits
Aptitude	30 minutes	18 questions	Test analytical and adaptive skills
Mathematics	30 minutes	17 questions	Focus on practical problem-solving

Total Duration: 90 minutes

Step 3: Appear For Counselling

Once you qualify for NAT, you'll be invited for a one-on-one counselling session to discuss your goals
Based on your performance in NAT and preferences expressed in the counselling session, you will be suggested a university collaborating with NIAT that best suits your needs

Step 4: Confirm Your Admission

Apply to your preferred university where NIAT upskilling program is offered
The University will process your admission following its established eligibility criteria and admission policies
The admission is solely at the discretion of the university as per UGC and AICTE norms

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

Academic Requirements:

12th Grade Completion: Must have completed 12th grade with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
Pass-out Year: Passed out in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025

Important Note:

12th pass-outs before 2022 are not eligible for this program.

NIAT Upskilling Program: Available at 10+ Universities

The NIAT upskilling program is offered at multiple universities across India:

University Name	Location	Additional Info
St. Mary's University	Hyderabad
Nadimpalli Satyanarayana Raju Institute of Technology (NSRIT)	Visakhapatnam
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER)	Bangalore
Scope Global Skills University	Bhopal
Alard University	Pune
Joy University	Tamil Nadu
BEST Innovation University	Andhra Pradesh
Ajeenkya DY Patil University	Pune
Yenepoya University	Mangalore
NRI	Vijayawada
Takshashila University	Chennai-Pondicherry
Vivekananda Global University	Jaipur
Annamacharya University	Andhra Pradesh
B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology	Chennai
Chalapathi Institute of Technology	Guntur
Noida International University	Delhi Noida
Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology	Guntur
S-VYASA University School of Advanced Studies	Bengaluru
AMET University - Academy of Maritime Education & Training	Tamil Nadu
Chaitanya	Hyderabad
Aurora Deemed University	Hyderabad