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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.
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