Shoolini University Becomes the Most Awarded University in India
Shoolini has received numerous accolades, including being jointly ranked as the No.1 Private University in India by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 and QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also the Top Private University in India for Citations per Paper by QS Asia University Rankings 2023. In THE Impact Rankings 2023, the university secured a spot among the Top 200 Global Universities and #2 in India. THE Young University Rankings also positioned Shoolini University at #91 Globally and #3 in India, further consolidating its position in the international sphere.
“As the Chancellor of Shoolini University, I take immense pride in announcing that we have successfully transformed into the top-ranked private research university in the nation over the past 03 years. Our journey began with a resolute vision to establish a research-focused institution, and we have achieved this milestone,” stated Shoolini University Founder and Chancellor Prof PK Khosla.
Talking about his vision for the university, he said, “We want to rank among the Top 200 universities worldwide in the next five years and the Top 10 universities in the world within the next decade. As an octogenarian, I am driven to witness this extraordinary achievement in my lifetime.”
Shoolini University has filed over 1,300 patents, and two of its researchers are among the top 1% of scientists in the world, according to a list released by Stanford University. Shoolini University also has strong industry partnerships, which provide students with opportunities to gain real-world experience. QS World University Rankings positioned the university at #1 in Citations per Faculty and #1 among Private Universities in India. With an H-index of over 111, the university is shoulder-to-shoulder in research output with some of the world’s leading institutions.
In THE Asia University Rankings 2023, Shoolini University secured the 77th position among Asia’s leading academic institutions and 3rd in India. This accomplishment reflects the university’s ability to compete with the finest universities in the continent. Furthermore, THE Asia University Rankings 2023 recognised the university as #1 and #2 in International Outlook and Citations, respectively, in India.
The Former Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (Govt of India) and Chief Advisor, International Affairs at Shoolini University, Sanjiv Arora, said, “Shoolini University’s remarkable achievements are a testament to the institution’s dedication to nurturing talent and driving cutting-edge research. I applaud its focus on research and innovation. Combined with a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it has steadily propelled it to the forefront of academic excellence. As India stands at the precipice of the next growth stage, Shoolini is playing a significant role in building the best leaders and innovators of tomorrow.”
