Shoolini University in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, a top not-for-profit private university of the north India, has announced 25 scholarships for female students of Kashmir Valley.
According to a statement, the vice chancellor of the university, Prof PK Khosla said: “Recognising the importance of imparting education to female students, the university has decided to have 25 scholarships for residents of the Kashmir valley, which would be up to 25 percent of the tuition fee depending on merit.”
He said, “The university is committed to seek the best candidates without limitations of their financial backgrounds. University provides support, even up to full scholarship, based on each individual’s specific financial need. If you are passionate about research and life-sciences, the university will ensure that your finances do not come in the way of your joining our programme.”
He said the university located in the serene and peaceful environment of Himalayas, is also the first university in North India to start job oriented programme in Yoga.
Meanwhile, in a recent ranking by Education World, Shoolini has emerged as Himachal’s number 1 private university and India’s 39th best private university. The University has also outperformed in quality of research, when compared with top 10 Indian universities and IITs, and is falling between ten Indian best universities and ten best global universities.
Giving the information about new courses, the Vice Chancellor informed, BSc (Hons) Agriculture degree of eight semesters and having 60 seats, prepares students for a wide range of careers in the agriculture industry and ancillary organization. School of Agriculture aims to produce able agriculture scientists and engineers, who are well equipped to meet the challenges of climate change and nascent second green revolution.