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Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
TypePrivate
Established2009
Location
Bajol , Solan
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AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.shooliniuniversity.com
Shoolini University

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, also known simply as Shoolini University, is a private university located near the village Bajol in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is run under the aegis of Foundation of Life Sciences and Business Management.

The university has been awarded research projects from government bodies like DST, ICMR, DRDO, DAE, MNRE.[1]

History

Shoolini University was established in 2009 as India's first biotechnology university.[citation needed]

Academics

The university has a research driven model and offers programmes in Biotechnology, Management Sciences, Liberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Accreditation

The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)[2] and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).[3] In 2016, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council accredited the university as B++.[4]

Rankings

University rankings

Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences was ranked in the 101–150 band among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking in 2018[5] and 30 in the pharmacy ranking.[6]

Activities

Tieups and associations

The university is continuously looking to expand its activities with reputed international and national universities and organisations. Shoolini University has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with several. Some of them are:

Guru Series of Lecture

Robert Huber lecturing in the Guru Series of Lecture

Named after the Paramahansa Yogananda, the university has initiated a novel lecture series under the banner of 'Guru Series of Lectures'. Luminaries from various fields are called to the institution to address the students and faculty on topics of their interest. Some of the speakers who have visited under this lecture series include Nobel Laureate Robert Huber, India's first woman IPS Officer Kiran Bedi, Kamal Davar and World Food Prize winner Howarth Bouis.

International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology

The university in association with 'Dialogue Highway' hosted the first International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology om its campus from 30-31 January to 1 February 2016. The event brought together activists, experts, academicians, policymakers, environmentalists, scientists, students, and civil society. National Green Tribunal Chairman Justice Swatanter Kumar, Vice Chancellor of several universities including Panjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Arun Grover; Professor Tej Pratap, former Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University; Dr Shekhar Pathak of PAHAR, Nanital and many more.[14][15][16]

References

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  2. ^ "Consolidated List Private Universities as+ on 14.01.2016" (PDF). Ugc.ac.in. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  3. ^ India, Pharmacy Council of. "Approved Degree institutions u/s 12". Pci.nic.in. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
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  7. ^ "U of A Inks Agreement with Shoolini University". News.uark.edu. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  8. ^ "Shoolini University inks MoU with Ukraine varsity". Hindustantimes.com. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  9. ^ "Shoolini University inks MoU with Sprott College, Canada". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ University, Ulster (12 December 2017). "Current partners". Ulster.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  12. ^ a b c "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal PLUS". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
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  14. ^ "2-day International Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology to be held at Shoolini University". News.webindia123.com. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
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