Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, also known simply as Shoolini University, is a private university located near Kasauli in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh,173229, India. It is located 73 km from Chandigarh and 67 km from Shimla.

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
TypePrivate
Established2009
ChancellorDr. P.K. Khosla[1]
Location
Bajhol , Solan
,
Himachal Pradesh
,
India
AffiliationsUGC, PCI, NAAC
Websitewww.shooliniuniversity.com
Shoolini University

Shoolini University has collaborated with coursera, enabling its students to have free access to over 3800 global courses.[2][3]

History

Shoolini University was established in 2009 with approval from the University Grants Commission[4] by the Foundation of Life Sciences and Business Management. The University set up a Cancer Research Center in 2019.[5]

Academics

Shoolini University has a research-driven model and has so far filed for 350+ patents, including 100+ patents in 2019.[6]

They have courses in Biotechnology, Management Sciences, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences for undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D programmes. They also have courses for Agriculture, Mass Communication & Journalism, Hotel Management, Yoga Sciences, Disaster Management and Law.

Accreditation

Like all universities in India, Shoolini University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[7] The University also has accredition from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).[8] In 2016, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council accredited the university as B++.[9]

Rankings
University rankings
General – India
NIRF (Universities) (2019)[10]101-150
Business/Management – India
NIRF (2019)[11]65
Pharmacy – India
NIRF (2020)[12]39

QS World University Rankings Asia 2021: (Rank 291-300)

Scimago Institutions Rankings 2020: (Overall Rank 731)

Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020: Band A (Rank Between 6th – 25th) Private Institutions Category

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences was ranked in the 101–150 band among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking in 2019,[10] 39 in NIRF Pharmacy ranking of 2020[12] and 65 in NIRF's Management ranking.[11]

Activities

Sprint

The University runs a program called SPRINT (Skill Programming Through Rapid and Intensive Training) which is a specialized program mandatory for all university students, with the aim of preparing them for interviews and job placements.[13] In 2017, the University completed its 100th SPRINT.[14] In June 2020, Shoolini University was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Asia Awards 2020 for the category “ Outstanding Student Support” for its SPRINT Programme.[15]

Guru Series of Lectures

Named after the Paramahansa Yogananda, the university has initiated a lecture series under the banner of 'Guru Series of Lectures'. Luminaries from various fields are called to the institution to address the students and faculty on topics of their interest. Some of the speakers who have spoken under this lecture series include Nobel Laureate Robert Huber,[16] India's first woman IPS Officer Kiran Bedi, Kamal Davar, Yuvraj Singh,[17] Vivek Mohan.[18] and veteran actor Anupam Kher.[19]

References
  1. Pioneer, The. "INBRIEF". The Pioneer. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  2. https://www.careers360.com. "Shoolini University signs MoU with Coursera". news.careers360.com. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. Service, Tribune News. "Parents protest outside DAV School". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  4. "State Private Universities in Himachal Pradesh". www.ugc.ac.in. University Grants Commission. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  5. "Cancer Research Centre comes up at Shoolini varsity". The Statesman. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  6. "Patents & Publications". www.shooliniuniversity.com. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  7. "Consolidated List Private Universities as+ on 14.01.2016" (PDF). Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  8. India, Pharmacy Council of. "Approved Degree institutions u/s 12". Pci.nic.in. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  9. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2019 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 2019.
  11. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2019 (Management)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 2019.
  12. "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Pharmacy)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  13. "Shoolini University". shooliniuniversity.com. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  14. "Shoolini University completes 100th SPRINT". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  15. University, Shoolini. "Shoolini University Enters the Top Slot of 'THE Awards Asia 2020'". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  16. Bodh, Anand (16 December 2015). "Nobel laureate says Inda lucky to have english speaking group". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  17. "Yuvraj launches YouWeCan collaboration with students of Shoolini University". Daily Excelsior. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  18. "'Kids should get space to play'". Tribuneindia News Service. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  19. Service, Tribune News. "Anupam Kher speaks at virtual event". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 21 December 2020.

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