Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 5: Shoolini University (SU) has been ranked the number one private university of the country by the prestigious ranking agency, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in World Universities Rankings 2025.
Earlier, SU attained the same position by the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.
The twin recognition has come as crowning glory after being ranked as the best young private university in the country besides topping the SCIMAGO rankings in Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy.
Speaking on the occasion, SU Founder and Chancellor Prof PK Khosla said that the stupendous achievement of the 14-year old university is a result of a constant focus on quality education and research.
“I’m delighted that my effort to keep the focus on research has paid off,” he said.
Complimenting the staff and students, Pro Chancellor Vishal Anand said Shoolini continues its work towards building a top Global University.
“What’s really remarkable is that Shoolini is among iconic Indian Institutions like IISC, IITs, JNU. Our work toward the TOP 200 Global rank will continue. I am sure this win will give our teams the inspiration for the journey ahead”, he said.
Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla said the phenomenal rankings for the young university are a result of hard work put in by the researchers and management of the university.
He said, “Our work does not stop with rankings. We continue to produce great students, great research, continually contributing to our community, with one selfless goal to build a great university out of India. SU becomes a role model for some of the world’s top universities to follow.”
SU located in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, has been placed at the global rank of 587, a huge jump from the band of 771-780 last year.
It has been placed at the overall 14th position in the country against 20th position last year. QS World University Rankings 2025 feature 1503 institutions across 106 locations, including 46 in India.
Of India’s total ranked universities, 28 increased their rankings while four dropped while 11 remained stable within their rank or band.
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