Shoolini University

Founded by leading academicians and professionals, Shoolini University is a young, research-focussed, philanthropic university. Established in 2009, this dynamic and innovation-led centre of learning has made giant strides. It has consistently been ranked among India’s top 100 universities (NIRF), is one of India’s highest generators of patents and innovation, and matches the world’s best universities in research output. 

A not-for-profit multi-disciplinary private university, Shoolini has a unique research and innovation-led model. We believe that a great university drives cutting-edge knowledge and innovation while working for the social and economic upliftment of the community at the same time. It is this belief – along with our internationally qualified faculty, our focus on careers and placements for students, our continuous innovation in pedagogy and our highly motivated students – that makes Shoolini University a progressive and dynamic university in the global knowledge economy.

We pride ourselves in laying emphasis on the development of the creative potential of every student, providing them high-quality educational opportunities, which in turn will determine the future of our country and take India to greatness.

Rankings
Established in 2009, Shoolini University is recognised for its high quality of education and focus on research. A top-ranked university in Asia and a highly regarded name in India, Shoolini University is UGC Approved and NAAC Accredited. In addition, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has consistently ranked it among the leading institutes of higher education. Continuing its pursuance of excellence, the university has received outstanding accolades and recognition for parameters such as student output, research output, and academic facilities.

In recent years, all Schools of Shoolini University have received immense recognition — School of Agriculture, School of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering & Food Technology, School of Mechanical, Civil & Electrical Engineering, School of Business Management, Chitrakoot School of Liberal Arts, School of Journalism, School of Ancient Indian Wisdom and Yogic Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Physics & Materials Science, School of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Yogananda School of AI Computers & Data Science, School of Law, School of Advanced Chemical Sciences.

Listed below are the key rankings Shoolini University has received from National and International educational ranking agencies: 

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION (THE) RANKINGS 2022
Shoolini is Top 200 Global University

• - No. 2: Affordable and Clean Energy
• - No. 6: Water Usage and Care
• - Rank 201-300: Good Health & Wellbeing
• - Rank 201-300: Gender Equality 

TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION RANKINGS 2023

• - No.1 Private University (India)
• - Engineering: No.2 in India
• - Physical Sciences: No.1 in India

SCIMAGO RANKINGS: 2022

• - 514th Global Rank 
• - 35th Overall India 
• - 1st in Chemistry  
• - 12th in Physics and Astronomy  
• - 17th in Research 
• - 33rd in Environmental Science 
• - 33rd in Energy 

QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2023

• - No. 3 Private University (India)
• - 800-1000: Global
• - No. 21 in India (Overall)
• - Citations per Faculty: 431 globally

QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2022 – ASIA 

• - 1st in India (Citation)
• - 9th in Asia (Citation)
• - 8th in India (Overall rank among all private universities)
• - 29th in India (Overall rank among all universities and educational institutions)
• - 251-260: Overall in Asia  

QS I-GAUGE RATINGS
DIAMOND QS I-Gauge rating for entire University.

Platinum in:

• - Innovation
• - Governance & structure
• - Social responsibility
• - Facilities

NIRF RANKINGS 2022

• - All India Rank: 101-150 (Overall)
• - All India Rank: 96th (Universities)
• - Pharmaceutical Sciences: 36  
• - Business Management: 102-125
• - Engineering: 125   

INDIA TODAY RANKINGS 2021

• - Among Top 5 in patent filing, published and granted in past 3 `years
• - 18th (Overall)

CAREERS360 RANKINGS 2021

• - 28th in Private: (Overall) 
• - AAA Rating: (Law) 
• - 33rd in Private: (Engineering) 
• - 13th in Private: (Pharma)

Apply now to join this highly ranked university of India. All the Best! 
Other recognitions received by Shoolini University:

RECOGNITIONS & ACCREDITATIONS

• - Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• - Law programs come under the Law Council of India+

 

AWARDS

• - Great Place to Work (2020).
• - Atal Innovation Rankings 2021, GOI - Shoolini is ranked in the Excellent band.
• - Awarded 13th best private university by ELETS in 2019.
• - 29th Rank in Engineering in India: ELETS, 2019
• - THE Asia Awards 2021: Shoolini highly commended in Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year. 
• - 25 Most Innovative Engineering Colleges in India – Higher Education Digest.
• - Higher Education Digest – Recognised as the 25 most innovative Engineering Colleges in India.  
• - Education World University Rankings 2021 – Ranked 20th in India, Private Universities.
• - Shoolini recognised among “10 Best Universities to Watch in 2021” by Education Stalwarts.
• - Shoolini University recognised as a member of The Institution of Engineers, India (Jan 06, 2021). 
• - Shoolini University certified as Recognised Social Entrepreneurship, Swachhta and Rural Engagement Cell (SES REC) Institution. 
• - Outlook-ICARE University Ranking 2021: 16th in top State Private Universities.
• - Education World, India’s leading Education Magazine, has ranked Shoolini University No. 1 in India for Online and IT-enabled teaching.
• - A+++ Rated Business School by Go Education, Best Upcoming Private Business School in India by ASSOCHAM, B School ranked 5th in Research Writing by GoEducation.
• - Education Entrepreneur of the year 2012 by ASSOCHAM.
• - Shiksha Ratan Award 2012 by AITMA.

To apply for admission to Shoolini University, we recommend students to start the process early. It helps you to find a program and specialization of your choice. 

The process is simple and easy. You can reach out to our counselors for support if you have queries. Below are the steps if you are applying for admission to Shoolini University. 

1. Start the application process. Complete an Online Form here and pay the application fee.
2. Once we receive the application, our admission team will contact you to apprise you of the eligibility criteria for your course. All courses have different eligibility criteria. Some courses have exams, others have interviews or some have regulatory requirements.
3. Admissions for the year 2023 are currently underway. You are eligible to receive a firm offer of admission, even before board exams, if you submit one of the following entrance exam scores:
   1. NEET/ JEE / CLAT
   2. SAT
4. Once you meet the criteria, the department sends you a letter of enrollment. All students who pay the first-semester fee are enrolled into the course to join one of India's top private universities.

Undergraduate Scholarships
Academic Year 2023-24 

Type of Scholarship	Benefit & Criteria	Documents
SINGLE PARENT	Equivalent to 20% of tuition fee for first year only · Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree · Income below Rs. 5 Lakhs	· XII class final board exam mark sheet · Copy of the death certificate of the parent
B TECH MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS for CSE, Bio Engineering, Core Engineering based on class XII marks	95% & above - 100% tuition fee scholarship (for others, limited scholarships) 90% & above - 100% tuition fee scholarship (for CSE, limited scholarships) 80%- 90% - 50% tuition fee scholarship 70%- 80% - 30% tuition fee scholarship 60-70% - 20% tuition fee scholarhsip Note: The above scholarships can be continued into year 2, 3 and 4 based on previous year’s marks (7 CGPA, 8 CGPA, 9 CGPA, 9.5 CGPA) and minimum 75% attendance.	· XII class final mark sheet
SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT AND LIBERAL ARTS MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS based on class XII marks (BBA, B Com, BCA, BSc, BA)	90% & above - 75% tuition fee scholarship 80%- 90% - 30% tuition fee scholarship 70%- 80% - 20% tuition fee scholarship 60-70% - 15% tuition fee scholarhsip Note: The above scholarships can be continued into year 2, 3 and 4 based on previous year’s marks (7 CGPA, 8 CGPA, 9 CGPA, 9 CGPA) and minimum 75% attendance.	· XII class final mark sheet
Need-cum-merit scholarship for UG programs	Up to 50% scholarship on tuition fee for all years  subject to following terms and conditions: · Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree; continuation of scholarship next year based on minimum 7.5 CGPA in previous year Up to 100% scholarship on tuition fee for all years  subject to following terms and conditions: · Minimum 80% marks in preceding degree; continuation of scholarship next year based on minimum 8.5 CGPA in previous year	· XII class final board exam mark sheet · Bank account statement of father for last one year · Bank account statement of mother for last one year · Income certificate (income below 5 lacs) · Small write-up explaining the family situation
Defense Scholarship	15% tuition fee scholarship for 1st and 3rd semester only	· Employment ID of the father or mother · Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree . Only for non-commissioned officers/ jawaans
Sports Scholarship	International level: For Olympic sports, cricket and football, 50% tuition fee waiver in the first and third semester only National level: For Olympic sports, cricket and football, through recognized association, 25% tuition fee waiver in the first and third semester only	· Copy of XII final mark sheet ·Participation or winning certificate for International or National level sport played
Kashmiri migrant students	Equivalent to 20% of tuition fee for one year only	Copy of the Kashmiri Migrant Certificate
Sh. Parmahansa Yogananda Scholarship*	A one-time award of Rs. 50,000 On the basis of the total score in a written test based on the book “Autobiography of a Yogi”	No documents are required
Scholarship for wards of Shoolini/ SILB employees	UG/PG Scholarships Equivalent to 100% of tuition fee to the children of all faculty/ staff members subject to following terms and conditions. ·  A minimum of 60% in the preceding degree program ·  Continuation of scholarship next year based on a minimum of 7.0 CGPA in the previous year ·This policy is not applicable for wards of Shoolini vendors/contractors.	Proof of your parent(s) as an employee of Shoolini University/ SILB for a minimum of two full years.
Scholarship for Shoolini Employees	Non-Teaching Staff – Equivalent to a 100% tuition fee waiver in the full course fee · For employees who have completed at least two full years of employment with Shoolini University/SILB on date of application ·Continuation of the scholarship in the next year will be based on a minimum of 6.5 CGPA in the previous year.	· Proof of having completed at least two full years of employment with Shoolini University/SILB on the date of application · Continuation of job subject to the decision of the management.

Terms and Conditions for Shoolini University Scholarships 2023

1. Only admitted students of 2023 are eligible to avail scholarship benefits of Scholarships announced in 2023.
2. Please Note minimum 75% attendance is mandatory in the preceding semester for the scholarship to continue in subsequent years/ semesters
3. All scholarships will be adjusted only against the tuition fee of the student.
4. Original documents, depending upon the type of scholarship applied for, will be required to avail scholarship, while soft copies MUST be uploaded in the application form.
5. Irrelevant/expired/non-legible documents will result in scholarship cancellation and forged documents will lead to cancellation of registration of the student, if found later as well.
6. Only one scholarship can be availed at the time of admission. Scholarship availed once will continue as per terms and conditions of that scholarship. The same will not be changed to other scholarship, unless approved by the Scholarship Committee.
7. All scholarships conditions such as definitions, annexures, eligibility, scholarship number are mentioned in the document.
8. No scholarship will be awarded to the students later if scholarship is not availed at the time of his/her admission.
9. Number of applicants for a certain scholarship are always more than the number of scholarship. Only the most deserving student will receive the scholarship. Therefore, even after meeting eligibility conditions, the Scholarship Committee holds the right to reject a request for scholarship.
10. Any scholarship may be discontinued by the University without intimation.
11. Scholarships are not available for Pharma, Journalism, Agriculture, and Law Programs. Exceptional cases can be reviewed on special request.
12. The Shoolini University Scholarship Committee holds all discretion on award of scholarships and its decision will be over riding.

Postgraduate Scholarships
Academic Year 2023-24

Type of Scholarship	Benefit & Criteria	Documents
Single Parent	Equivalent to 20% of tuition fee for first year only · Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree · Income below Rs. 5 Lakhs	· Final graduation mark sheet · Copy of the death certificate of the parent
Scholarship for experienced candidates applying for MBA	· 30% scholarship for 1st semester only for students with a  minimum 2 years of regular work experience · 20% scholarship for 1st semester only for students with a  minimum of 1 year of regular work experience	· Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree · Graduation marksheet · Proof of work experience · Relieving letter from the last company
SCIENCE, LAW AND LIBERAL ARTS MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (MSc, MTech, MCA, MA, Law)	· 80% & above in graduation - 50% scholarship for 1st Year ·70% -80% - 20% scholarship for 1st Year Note: Continuation 8 CGPA & 75% attendance	· Final graduation mark sheet
SAPS - Shoolini Academic Progression Scholarship for MBA – for internal SILB and Shoolini students	Phase 1: Scholarship of Rs 100,000 (50-50 for first and second semester) Last date for filling the application form is 15th May 2023 Phase 2: Scholarship of Rs 75,000 (50-50 for first and second semester) Application forms after 16th May 2023	· Final graduation mark sheet · Undergraduate ID of Shoolini University
SAPS - Shoolini Academic Progression Scholarship for all PG Programs except MBA – for internal SILB and Shoolini students	Phase 1: 50% tuition fee waiver in first and third semester (till 15th May 2023) Phase 2: 25% tuition fee waiver in first and third semester (applications after 16th June 2023) · Minimum 65% or 6.5 OGPA · Students with more than 2 reappears not eligible to apply · Admission through Shoolini’s standard online process · Other minimum course eligibility requirements applicable	· Final graduation mark sheet · Undergraduate ID of Shoolini University
Shoolini Alumni Scholarship (SAS) -  for internal SILB and Shoolini students	One-time 50% tuition fee waiver in second semester fee	· Minimum 60% or 6 CGPA in preceding degree ·Copy of the last degree/ mark sheet ·Shoolini University student registration number/ ID copy
Sports Scholarship	International level- for Olympic sports, cricket and football, 50% tuition fee waiver in first and third semester only National level –  for Olympic sports, cricket and football, through a recognized association, 25% tuition fee waiver in first and third semester only Note: Minimum 60% in preceding degree program	· Copy of final graduation mark sheet ·Participation or winning certificate for International or National level sport played
Sh. Parmahansa Yogananda Scholarship*	A one-time award of Rs. 50,000 On the basis of the total score in a written test based on the book “Autobiography of a Yogi”	No documents required
Defense Scholarship	15% tuition fee scholarship for 1st and 3rd semester only	· Employment ID of the father or mother · Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree . Only for non-commissioned officers/ jawaans
Scholarship for wards of Shoolini/ SILB employees	PG Scholarships Equivalent to 100% of tuition fee to the children of all faculty/ staff members subject to following terms and conditions. ·Minimum 60% in preceding degree program · Continuation of scholarship next year based on minimum 7.0 CGPA in previous year · Policy NOT applicable for wards of Shoolini vendors/ contractors.	· Final graduation mark sheet · Proof of your parent(s) as an employee of Shoolini University/ SILB for a minimum of two full years.
Scholarship for Shoolini Employees for PG Programs (Not for Online and Distance Learning Programs)	Non-Teaching Staff – Equivalent to 100% tuition fee waiver in full course fee subject to following terms and conditions: · For employees who have completed at least two full years of employment with Shoolini University/ SILB on date of application ·Continuation of scholarship next year based on minimum 6.5 CGPA in previous year	· Final graduation mark sheet · Proof of having completed at least two full years of employment with Shoolini University/SILB on the date of application ·Continuation of job subject to the decision of the management.
Kashmiri migrant students	Equivalent to 20% of tuition fee for one year only	Copy of the Kashmiri Migrant Certificate
Need-cum-merit scholarship for PG programs	Up to 50% scholarship on tuition fee for all years  subject to following terms and conditions: Minimum 65% marks in preceding degree Family annual income below Rs. 5 lacs Continuation of scholarship next year based on minimum 8.0 CGPA in previous year	·  Graduation final mark sheet ·  Bank account statement of father for last one year* · Bank account statement of mother for last one year · Income certificate · Small write-up explaining the family situation

Terms and Conditions for Shoolini University Scholarships 2023

1. Only admitted students of 2022 are eligible to avail scholarship benefits of Scholarships announced in 2023
2. Please Note minimum 75% attendance is mandatory in the preceding semester for the scholarship to continue.
3. All scholarships will be adjusted only against the tuition fee of the student.
4. Scholarships are not available/ rare for Pharma, Biotechnology & MBA Programs.
5. Original documents, depending upon the type of scholarship applied for, will be required to avail scholarship, while soft copies MUST be uploaded in the application form.
6. Irrelevant/expired/non-legible documents will result in scholarship cancellation and forged documents will lead to cancellation of registration of the student, even if found later.
7. Only one scholarship can be availed at the time of admission. Scholarship availed once will continue as per terms and conditions of that scholarship. The same will not be changed to other scholarship, unless approved by the Scholarship Committee.
8. All scholarships conditions such as definitions, annexures, eligibility, scholarship number are mentioned in the document.
9. No scholarship can be awarded to the student later if scholarship is not availed at the time of his/her admission.
10. Number of applicants for a certain scholarship are always more than the number of scholarship. Only the most deserving student will receive the scholarship. Therefore, even after meeting eligibility conditions, the Scholarship Committee holds the right to reject a request for scholarship.
11. Any scholarship may be discontinued by the University without intimation.
12. The Shoolini University Scholarship Committee holds all discretion on award of scholarships and its decision will be over riding.