Shoolini University is joint No. 1 in Asia for Citations per Paper for the second consecutive year, according to the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027. The indicator measures the average number of citations received per research paper, showing how often other researchers refer to the university’s work.
The university is ranked 177th in Asia overall, the third consecutive year it has featured among the Top 200 universities in Asia. Research remains its strongest area.
Its rank in Papers per Faculty, which measures research output per faculty member, improved by 90 places, from 222nd to 132nd. The university also moved from 148th to 124th in International Faculty, which measures the proportion of academic staff from other countries.
This year’s ranking is the largest so far, with more than 1,700 universities, including 325 from India. Of the Indian universities, 51 improved their rankings, 207 declined, 32 retained their positions or bands, and 35 were ranked for the first time. Universities are assessed on academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, the number of teachers for each student, and international outlook.
Founder Chancellor Prof PK Khosla said, “Our dream has always been to build a university where research and new ideas are at the heart of learning. I am very happy to see Shoolini’s research being recognised around the world. This success comes from years of hard work in building a strong research culture. I congratulate everyone at Shoolini on this milestone.”
Pro Chancellor Prof Vishal Anand said, “This success belongs to our entire university family. The growth in research and international links is very encouraging. We want to create a place where new ideas can grow, research partnerships can succeed, and students and teachers can gain global experience. Our aim is not only to rise in rankings, but to improve education and produce research that benefits society.”
Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla said, “These rankings recognise the steady research work of our teachers and scholars. Our top performance in Citations per Paper and our 90-place jump in Papers per Faculty are significant achievements. They show that research at Shoolini is growing in quality and reach. We will keep working on research across subjects, new ideas and global partnerships to help address global problems.”
5 November 2026