Shoolini University Ranks #4 in India and Among Asia's Top 160 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026

Dharamshala, April 25, 2026: Shoolini University has been ranked #4 in India and #158 in Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026, which evaluated 929 universities across 36 countries and territories. Among 128 Indian institutions ranked, Shoolini is #1 private university in North India and one of the very few private universities nationally to feature at this level. informing this Prof. P. K. Khosla, Chancellor, Shoolini Universitysaid, “This milestone marks a significant step forward from our position last year, at #5. It is particularly encouraging to see Shoolini placed among leading institutions in India, alongside premier names such as the Indian Institute of Science and IIT Indore, and among very few private universities at this level,”
The result represents a step forward in India rank, from #5 in 2025 to #4 this year
He added that  Shoolini's performance in Research Quality ,its  Faculty and students have collectively filed over 1,900 IP portfolio, and the university holds the #1 position in Asia for Citations per Paper- a metric that reflects the depth and relevance of its published research, not just its volume.
Published by Times Higher Education (THE), the Asia University Rankings are widely regarded as a global benchmark for research-intensive universities.
Vishal Anand, Pro Chancellor, Shoolini University, added, “Our strategy is to build Shoolini into a top global campus for research and innovation by 2030. This milestone reinforces our belief that we are on the right path.
Since its inception in 2009, Shoolini University has demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory in global rankings, reflecting the strength of its research-driven academic model.”
Prof. Atul Khosla, Vice Chancellor, Shoolini University, said, “Being ranked among Asia’s top universities and fourth in India is a testament to the university’s sustained focus on research and innovation. As a research and innovation-driven university nestled in the Himalayas, near Shimla, we welcome the global academic community to experience the spirit of learning and inspiration that defines Shoolini.”
Shoolini University, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, is a leading research-driven private university established in 2009. Recognised for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and academic excellence, the university offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across engineering, management, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, and liberal arts.