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{{Short description|Private university in Himachal Pradesh, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2017}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
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| established = 2009
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
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| chancellor = Prof. P.K Khosla <ref>{{Cite web|last=Pioneer|first=The|title=INBRIEF|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/inbrief-inbrief-2020-12-18.html|access-date=2020-12-21|website=The Pioneer|language=en}}</ref>
| head_label = Pro Chancellor
| head = Mr. Vishal Anand
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| city = Bajhol, [[Solan district|Solan]]
| state = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| country = India
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| academic_affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Pharmacy Council of India|PCI]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.shooliniuniversity.com}}
| image = Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences logo.png
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[[File:GUL 2515 result-1.jpg|thumb|Shoolini University]]
'''Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences''', also known simply as '''Shoolini University''', is a [[Private university (India)|private university]] located near Kasauli in [[Solan district, Himachal Pradesh]], 173229, India. It is located {{cvt|73|km}} from Chandigarh and {{cvt|67|km}} from Shimla.

Shoolini University has collaborated with [[coursera]], enabling its students to have free access to over 3800 global courses.<ref>{{Cite web|last=https://www.careers360.com|title=Shoolini University signs MoU with Coursera|url=https://news.careers360.com/shoolini-university-signs-mou-coursera|access-date=2020-12-21|website=news.careers360.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Parents protest outside DAV School|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/parents-protest-outside-dav-school-184554|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>

==History==
Shoolini University was established in 2009 with approval from the University Grants Commission<ref>{{cite web |title=State Private Universities in Himachal Pradesh |url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=9&Unitype=3 |website=www.ugc.ac.in |publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] |access-date=3 August 2020}}</ref> by the Foundation of Life Sciences and Business Management. The University set up a Cancer Research Center in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/shimla/cancer-research-centre-comes-shoolini-varsity-1502832981.html|title=Cancer Research Centre comes up at Shoolini varsity|date=2019-12-12|website=The Statesman|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref>

==Academics==
Shoolini University has a research-driven model and has so far filed for 350+ patents, including 100+ patents in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://shooliniuniversity.com/patents-and-publications.php|title=Patents & Publications|work=www.shooliniuniversity.com|access-date=1 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

They have courses in [[biotechnology]], [[management science]]s, [[liberal arts]], [[engineering]], [[science]]s, 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, Law and Direct Selling.

===Accreditation===
Like all universities in India, Shoolini University is recognized by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/Private+University/Consolidated+List+Private+Universities+as+on+14.01.2016.pdf|title=Consolidated List Private Universities as+ on 14.01.2016 |website=Ugc.ac.in |access-date=15 December 2017}}</ref> The University also has accredition from the [[Pharmacy Council of India]] (PCI).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pci.nic.in/CollegesCourses/ApprovedDegreeinstitutionsus12-4.aspx|title=Approved Degree institutions u/s 12|first=Pharmacy Council of|last=India|website=Pci.nic.in|access-date=15 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206082540/http://www.pci.nic.in/CollegesCourses/ApprovedDegreeinstitutionsus12-4.aspx#|archive-date=6 December 2017|url-status = dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2016, the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] accredited the university as B++.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naac.gov.in/docs/20th%20SC%20-%201st%20cycle.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2016-12-17 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220162521/http://www.naac.gov.in/docs/20th%20SC%20-%201st%20cycle.pdf |archive-date=20 December 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Rankings===
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University
| NIRF_P_2020=39
| NIRF_U_2019=101-150
| NIRF_B_2019=65
}}

QS World University Rankings Asia 2021: (Rank 291–300)<ref>{{Cite web|title=QS Asia World University Rankings|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2021|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Top Universities|language=en}}</ref>

Scimago Institutions Rankings 2020: (Overall Rank 731)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Research and Innovation Rankings - BRIICS 2020|url=https://www.scimagoir.com/rankings.php?country=BRIICS|access-date=2021-02-26|website=www.scimagoir.com}}</ref>

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 2018,2019 & 2020;<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_U_2019 /> 39 in NIRF Pharmacy ranking of 2020;<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_P_2020 /> and 65 in NIRF's Management ranking.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_B_2019 />

==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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://shooliniuniversity.com/sprint-workshops.php|title=Shoolini University|website=shooliniuniversity.com|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> In 2017, the University completed its 100th SPRINT.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/shoolini-university-completes-100th-sprint/|title=Shoolini University completes 100th SPRINT|date=2017-11-21|work=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|access-date=2020-01-06|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=University|first=Shoolini|title=Shoolini University Enters the Top Slot of 'THE Awards Asia 2020'|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/shoolini-university-enters-the-top-slot-of-the-awards-asia-2020--863186927.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}}</ref>

===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 [[List of Nobel laureates|Nobel Laureate]] [[Robert Huber]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nobel laureate says Inda lucky to have english speaking group |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/shimla/Nobel-laureate-says-Inda-lucky-to-have-english-speaking-group/articleshow/50198216.cms|first=Anand|last =Bodh |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-05-14|date=16 December 2015}}</ref> India's first woman IPS Officer [[Kiran Bedi]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=किरण बेदी ने छात्रों को दिया योग और मेडिटेशन का मंत्र|url=https://www.amarujala.com/campus/kiran-bedi-at-shoolini-university-solan|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Amar Ujala|language=hi}}</ref> [[Kamal Davar]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Flower festival delights visitors|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/flower-festival-delights-visitors-559357|access-date=2021-02-26|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> [[Yuvraj Singh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/yuvraj-launches-youwecan-collaboration-with-students-of-shoolini-university/|title=Yuvraj launches YouWeCan collaboration with students of Shoolini University|work=Daily Excelsior|date=2017-10-03|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> [[Vivek Mohan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/‘kids-should-get-space-to-play’-860967|title=‘Kids should get space to play’|date=15 November 2019|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> and veteran actor Anupam Kher.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Anupam Kher speaks at virtual event|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/anupam-kher-speaks-at-virtual-event-109497|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.shooliniuniversity.com}}

{{Universities in Himachal Pradesh}}
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