"You have an idea — and Shoolini is here to support you." Shoolini University Pro Chancellor Vishal Anand's words on Innovation Day 5.0 summed up what the university has been building for 11 years. On the same day, Shoolini crossed 2,000 intellectual property applications — and with three incubators on campus, a world-class research record, and a community of innovators who are moving from patents to ventures, the support system he spoke of is real.
The innovation journey began in 2015. What the university has built since then goes beyond filing numbers. Shoolini today holds the No. 1 position in Asia for Citations per Paper in the QS Asia World University Rankings, and 19 of its scientists feature on Stanford University's list of the Top 2% Scientists in the World. The research is credible. The ideas are protected. And now the focus is on execution.
The Portfolio
Shoolini's IP portfolio today comprises 1,224 utility patents, 512 design applications, 247 copyrights, and 17 trademarks. Of these, 989 patents have been published, and 656 intellectual properties have been granted or registered.
In 2025 alone, the university filed 182 patent applications, 37 design applications, and 51 copyright applications, with 180 patents published and 8 patents granted during the same period.
Presenting the annual patent report, SIPRO Director Dinesh Kumar thanked all innovators for their dedication and acknowledged the university management's continuous support in building the IP ecosystem.
Leading Innovators of 2025
Among the Top Patent Filers of 2025, Dr Raj Kumar Saini from the School of Engineering and Technology secured the first position with 17 patent applications, followed by Prof Somesh Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, with 15 filings. Prof Pankaj Raizada from the School of Advanced Chemical Sciences and Dr Deepak Kumar, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, filed 12 patents each.
School-wise, the School of Agriculture led with 29 patent applications, followed by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences with 23, and the School of Engineering and Technology with 21. The SIPRO IPR Lab at the Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management (SILB) received special recognition for filing 10 patent applications in under a year.
From Patents to Ventures
At the heart of Shoolini's innovation culture is the One Student, One Patent policy — a commitment that every student develops a patentable idea during their time at the university. It is not just about the patent. It is about building the habit of looking at problems and finding solutions.
Founder Chancellor Prof PK Khosla urged students and faculty to keep that habit alive. "Innovation should become an integral part of every student's academic journey," he said.
Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla praised the community for their work and set the next target clearly — 10,000 patents in the near future.
Registrar Dr Sunil Puri looked back at where it all started. "The vision set years ago has now become one of the institution's defining strengths," he said. Prof JM Julka, Director Planning, noted that even small ideas can grow into valuable patents when the right environment is in place.
The Road Ahead
SIPRO Senior Manager Himanshu Sharma outlined the targets for 2026 — 300 utility patent filings, crossing 3,000 cumulative IP applications by next year, and at least 300 published patents and 25 granted patents annually. Researchers were also encouraged to file Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications to strengthen Shoolini's position in global rankings, including QS and Times Higher Education.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by SIPRO IPR Attorney Dr Richika Mehta.
June 9, 2026