Shoolini University

What Shoolini University does

Shoolini University is a private, for-profit research university established in 2009 in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It offers 180+ undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, online, and dual-degree programs across engineering, biotechnology, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, management, law, hospitality, liberal arts, design, agriculture, and data science. The institution is structured around a research-first model, headlined by the Summit Research Program (SRP) and the One Student One Patent policy, which have produced a 2,000+ patent IP portfolio, an H-index above 150, and a Field Weighted Citation Impact of 2.22. 19 of its scientists are listed in Stanford University's global top 2% by citations.

The technology stack supporting this model includes 104+ state-of-the-art laboratories, 11 Centres of Excellence, the AI and Futures Centre, the XR and AI Research Centre (with Meta Quest 2 and HPC), the AI and Robotics Centre (built with Sirena Technologies), and the Bio-Innovation Centre (funded by a Rs 9-crore DST-PURSE grant). Strategic partnerships with IBM, AWS Academy, Ikigai Lab at IIT Kanpur, Antier Solutions, Algo8.AI, AADDOO.AI, and 250+ global universities (including a dual degree with the University of Melbourne) anchor curriculum and research output. The institution has produced student-led AI work including Large Language Models, Agentic AI systems, and AI models for breast cancer detection designed for rural healthcare integration.

Shoolini's revenue model is subscription-recurring tuition across undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, online, and distance programs, supplemented by hostel and accommodation fees. Demand is generated through direct-to-consumer admissions (website, CUET score acceptance, ICCR/SAARC scholarship routes for international students) and event-driven marketing (TEDxShooliniUniversity, Shoolini Lit Fest, innovation days, and conferences). Merit-based scholarships of up to 90% tuition fee waiver for engineering and need-based aid up to 100% are used as demand-generation levers. The university is ranked #452 globally by QS (2027), #1 private university in India for four consecutive years, 401-500 globally by THE (2026), Top 200 globally in THE Impact Ratings (2026), #69 in India by NIRF (2025), and holds NAAC A+, NBA, and ACCA accreditations.

Name

Shoolini University

Legal name

Shoolini University

Website

https://shooliniuniversity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shoolini University is a private Indian research university in Himachal Pradesh offering 180+ UG, PG, PhD, online, and dual-degree programs, with a research-first model, 2,000+ patents, 104+ labs, and QS #452 global ranking.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate education
• Research university
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Solan

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue from undergraduate degree programs including B.Tech, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, BA, LLB, B.Pharmacy, and specialized programs. Tuition fee waivers of up to 90% are offered for engineering based on Class 12 marks or JEE Main scores. Merit scholarships cover BBA, BCom, and BCA at up to 50% tuition fee waiver.
2. Tuition Fees - Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from postgraduate programs including MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, and doctoral (PhD) programs. PhD programs are supported through dedicated research funding and grants.
3. International and Global Programs: Revenue from dual degree programs (e.g., with University of Melbourne for BSc Biotechnology), semester abroad programs with 250+ global alliances, and international student admissions. Semester abroad has no extra tuition fee paid to host university but generates ancillary revenue.
4. Hostel and Accommodation: Revenue from on-campus hostel facilities including international hostels for SAARC and foreign students, with separate accommodation charges beyond tuition fees.
5. Online and Distance Education: Revenue from Shoolini Online platform and distance education programs, expanding access to non-campus-based learners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shoolini University is a private research university providing undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and online degree programs across 180+ offerings in engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, management, science, law, and liberal arts. It sells tuition-based degree education to domestic and international students, anchored by its Summit Research Program (SRP) that embeds lab-based research and patent filing from year one. Revenue is generated through tuition fees, hostel accommodation, online and distance education programs, and semester-abroad arrangements.

Product overview

Shoolini University is a private research university offering 180+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across science, engineering, biotechnology, pharmacy, management, law, and liberal arts. The university operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with its flagship Summit Research Program (SRP) as the cornerstone undergraduate research initiative, supported by specialized schools including the Yogananda School of AI, Computers and Data Science, and Shoolini Business School. Key differentiating modules include dedicated AI/Robotics research centres, the Bio-Innovation Centre with DST-PURSE funding, SPRINT professional development bootcamps, and the Pehal Incubator for startup support. Programs are offered through multiple delivery modes including on-campus, online, and international dual-degree options with 250+ global university partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summit Research Program (SRP): India's first undergraduate research program where students engage in real research projects from their first year, working in labs, publishing papers, and solving real problems
• Shoolini Business School
• Yogananda School of AI, Computers and Data Science
• Yogananda Career Academy
• Bio-Innovation Centre

Products and services

• Summit Research Program (SRP) - B Tech
• Yogananda School of AI, Computers and Data Science - B Tech CSE B.Tech Computer Science Engineering with 9 specializations (AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Blockchain and IoT, Game Design and AR/VR, UI/UX, Graphics and Animation) supported by the AI and Futures Centre, XR and AI Research Centre, and AI and Robotics Centre. Targeted at students pursuing careers in technology, AI, and data science with industry-recognised AWS and IBM certifications.
• Shoolini Business School - MBA and BBA Programs NBA and ACCA-accredited BBA and MBA programs with corporate mentorship from McKinsey, ISB, Stanford, Berkeley, and Oxford faculty, plus structured paid internships with Deloitte, KPMG, ICICI Bank, and Unilever through the SPRINT bootcamp. Designed for students targeting careers in consulting, banking, marketing, and analytics.
• Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Programs B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech Bioinformatics, M.Tech Bioinformatics, BSc (Hons) Biotechnology, and related programs with access to the DST-PURSE-funded Bio-Innovation Centre (confocal microscopes, cell-sorting systems) and integrated research-first curriculum. Targeted at students targeting careers in bioinformatics, genomics, drug discovery, and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Pharmaceutical Sciences Programs B.Pharmacy and related pharmaceutical sciences programs producing graduates placed with recruiters including Mankind Pharma, Glenmark, Dr Reddy's, Cipla, and Biocon. Targeted at students pursuing careers in pharmaceutical sciences, drug development, and pharmacy practice.
• Online and Distance Education Programs Online and distance education programs delivered through the Shoolini Online portal, enabling non-campus-based students to access selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Targeted at working professionals and remote learners seeking flexible Shoolini credentials.
• Dual Degree and Global Programs Dual degree programs (e.g., BSc Biotechnology with University of Melbourne) and semester abroad exchanges across 11 countries with 250+ global university alliances, with no additional tuition fees at the host university. Targeted at students seeking international credentials and cross-cultural academic exposure.
• Doctoral (PhD) Programs PhD programs across multiple disciplines supported by dedicated research funding, grants, and access to 104+ state-of-the-art labs and 11 Centres of Excellence, including DRDO, DST, and DAE-sponsored research labs. Targeted at students pursuing research-intensive doctoral degrees.

Quantifiable outcome

• QS World University Rankings 2027: #452 globally, #10 in India, #1 Private University in India (4th consecutive year)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Antier Solutions Private LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 May 2026Shoolini University signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Antier Solutions Private Limited to collaborate in Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Blockchain, and other future technologies. The partnership focuses on joint projects, student internships, placement opportunities, workshops, seminars, and research initiatives aimed at strengthening industry-academia collaboration. The agreement may expand into specialized projects and innovation-driven programmes through mutual consent.
• Sirena TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationAI and Robotics Centre built in collaboration with Sirena Technologies, one of very few such dedicated facilities at any Indian university. Engineers from the robotics company were deployed to Shoolini's campus for three months in April 2026 to establish a fully operational robotics centre running live applied robotics programmes alongside students.
• Ikigai Lab, IIT KanpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ikigai Lab at IIT Kanpur brings current tools and practices into the classroom for the Yogananda School of AI, Computers and Data Science. Students benefit from IIT-quality research methodology and access to cutting-edge AI research workflows.
• AWS AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Academy partnership enables students to earn industry-recognised AWS certifications as part of their degree program. This provides students with cloud computing credentials directly tied to the curriculum.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with IBM brings enterprise-grade tools, research methodologies, and industry-aligned content into the AI, data science, and computer science programs at Shoolini's Yogananda School of AI, Computers and Data Science.
• University of MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual degree program with the University of Melbourne for BSc Biotechnology students. Shoolini students can spend part of their degree at Melbourne and earn credentials from both institutions, with this arrangement specifically designed for the biotechnology program.
• 250+ Global UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoolini maintains 250+ global university alliances across 11 countries (USA, UK, Europe, South Korea, Taiwan, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Peru, Uzbekistan) enabling semester abroad programs from the third semester onwards at partner universities with no additional tuition fees paid to the host institution. These exchange programs provide students with international academic exposure and cross-cultural experience.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDST-PURSE grant of Rs 9 crore funded the Bio-Innovation Centre, providing confocal microscopes and cell-sorting systems. DST also supports the Summer Patent School and Summer Lab Program, and DST-STUTI training programs in biotechnology and drug design.
• DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRDO-sponsored research labs accessible to undergraduate students, providing high-level defence and applied science research infrastructure and mentorship.
• DAE (Department of Atomic Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAE-sponsored research labs accessible to students, providing advanced infrastructure for applied physics and materials science research.
• Arizona State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperts from Arizona State University participated in the 2nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction hosted at Shoolini University, convening with IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Mandi, AIIMS Bilaspur, and Taylor & Francis to map the future of human-centred AI.
• AIIMS BilaspurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIIMS Bilaspur collaborated with Shoolini for the 2nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, bringing healthcare and AI expertise together to discuss AI applications in rural healthcare settings.
• International Cricket Council (Cognitii)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForbes 30 Under 30 Asia alumni Jhillika Trisal and Falguni Shrivastava founded Cognitii, an AI-powered developmental screening platform for children. Cognitii is supported by DST (Government of India), DPIIT, NCPEDP, Emergent Ventures, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and The Bicester Collection. The platform works with schools, healthcare providers, and government institutions to deliver inclusive education and better developmental outcomes.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: Ashoka is a private liberal arts and research university — comparable to Shoolini as a research-first private institution in India, though focused on liberal arts/undergraduate education rather than engineering/STEM.

Direct peers

• Lovely Professional University (LPU): LPU is a large private university with very broad program offerings and aggressive marketing — comparable to Shoolini's scholarship-driven positioning, scale, and direct-to-consumer enrollment model in the Indian private higher-ed market.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): MAHE is a leading private deemed university in India with multi-disciplinary programs (engineering, medicine, management, biotech) — directly comparable to Shoolini's broad program portfolio and research-intensity focus.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is a top-ranked Indian private university with strong engineering/CS programs and placements — directly competes with Shoolini for engineering students, particularly in B.Tech CSE and AI programs.
• BITS Pilani: BITS Pilani is India's most established private research-intensive university with strong tech/engineering placements (Google, Microsoft, Amazon), comparable to Shoolini's research-first, placement-driven positioning among India's private universities.
• Amity University: Amity is one of India's largest private universities with hundreds of programs across science, engineering, management, and law, comparable to Shoolini in breadth of offerings and direct-to-consumer admissions motion.
• Bennett University: Bennett University is a Times of India Group-backed private research university with strong tech/AI and management programs — directly comparable to Shoolini for AI, management, and engineering students in the Indian private segment.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM is a large private university offering engineering, medical, management, and research programs with extensive recruiter relationships — a direct peer in India's private multi-disciplinary university category.

Regional players

• Chandigarh University: Chandigarh University is a private university in northern India with strong engineering, management, and placement programs, primarily competing with Shoolini in the north Indian private-university recruitment geography.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: IISc is India's top research university with extensive government funding — a benchmark incumbent Shoolini positions against in rankings (Shoolini is #10 in India, IISc is typically #1-2), competing for research talent and graduate students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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