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Shoolini University retains top private university spot in India in QS rankings
Solan, June 19 (UNI) Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh has once again been named the top private university in India, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026, released by global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
This year, Shoolini University has moved up significantly in the global rankings from 587 last year to 503 out of 1,501 institutions worldwide. This big jump shows the university's growing global reputation and its strong focus on quality education and research, a release said.
Among all Indian universities in the rankings, Shoolini now stands at 11th position, moving up from 14th last year, while continuing to lead as India's highest-ranked private university.
A standout achievement for Shoolini is its performance in the Citations per Faculty metric, which reflects research impact. The university has been ranked 138th globally in this category, reaffirming its position as the top-ranked private university in India for research excellence.
Shoolini University Founder and Chancellor Prof. P.K. Khosla said, 'Our consistent rise in global rankings reflects the academic and research culture we've nurtured over the years. It's rewarding to see our efforts gaining international recognition as we work toward building a truly world-class university from India'
Vishal Anand, Pro Chancellor, Shoolini University remarked, 'It's a proud moment to once again be recognised as India's leading private university. Securing the 138th global rank in Citations per Faculty highlights the strength of our research ecosystem and the meaningful work being done by our faculty and scholars.'
Prof. Atul Khosla, Vice-Chancellor Shoolini University, congratulated all faculty members, staff, and students for their dedication and relentless efforts that have contributed to this milestone.
The QS World University Rankings 2026 assessed institutions across a range of metrics, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and students, and sustainability. A total of 54 Indian institutions featured in this year's rankings, with Shoolini University continuing to stand out as a leader in research and innovation among them.
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