SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY
Shoolini University (Solan, Himachal Pradesh) has its Centre for Distance & Online Education (SCDOE) which offers fully online/online-degree programs. It is UGC-entitled to offer certain online degrees, which means the online degrees are recognised under UGC / DEB notifications.
NAAC accreditation: Shoolini has NAAC “A+” grade.
They have introduced a “Pay-After-Placement” model for some programs (especially undergraduate ones). In this scheme, students pay part of the tuition up front, and the rest after getting placed in a job.
Shoolini University is recognized by UGC; the online programs are UGC-entitled. In the Times Higher Education Online Learning Rankings (OLR) 2024, Shoolini got Silver rating, placing among top/strong performers globally for its online learning offerings.
Claim: “degree via online mode is equivalent to on-campus degree” in terms of curriculum and recognition.
🎓 Programme Details
| Program | Level | Duration / Semesters | Eligibility |
| BBA (with specialisations) | Undergraduate, Online (UG) | 3 years (6 semesters) | 10+2 (any stream) with specified minimum marks (often ~40% for Indian students). |
| BCA (Online, with specialisations like AI/ML, Cybersecurity etc.) | UG | 3 years | 10+2 with required % (Indian / international differ). |
| B.Com (Hons.) | UG | 3 years | 10+2. |
| MA English / MA English Literature | PG | Typically 2 years | Graduation in relevant discipline, required % (often ~50%). |
| MCA | PG | ~2 years / 4 semesters | Bachelor’s degree, sometimes in a relevant / technical discipline, with min % (varies). |
| Online MBA (and variants like Executive MBA, “MBA x KPMG” etc.) | PG | 2 years | Graduation, plus sometimes specific criteria (work experience etc. if “executive”). |
💵 Programme Fees and Payment Options
| Program | Total Fee (Indian Students, Non-deferred) | Pay-After-Placement or Deferred Model | Other Costs / Notes |
| BBA (Online) | ~ ₹ 75,000 total for 3 years. | Option: Pay 70% upfront, remaining ~30% after placement. Total with this option may be ~ ₹ 90,000. | Not specified. |
| BCA (Online) | Regular full fee ~ ₹ 1,20,000; after discount/scholarship sometimes ~ ₹ 75,000-1,00,000 depending on specialisation. | The upfront portion reduces with the pay-after-placement model. | Not specified. |
| M.Sc Data Science | Total ~ ₹ 1,20,000 (Indian students, four semesters). | Not specified. | Not specified. |
| MA English Literature | Fee per semester ~ ₹ 20,000 for Indian students. Total depends on number of semesters. | Not specified. | Not specified. |
| MBA / Executive MBA | Regular full fee ~ ₹ 1,40,000 – ₹ 1,75,000 depending on specialisation / variant. | Not specified. | Not specified. |
Class Format, Learning Mode & Exams
- Mode of Delivery: Primarily via online platforms / LMS. Live sessions + recorded content. Also discussion forums, readings, etc.
- Interaction: Students can interact with faculty in live sessions and via the LMS discussion forums / chats. Doubt-clearing sessions are provided.
- Semester System: The programs follow a semester-based structure. Exams usually at end of semester; also internal assessments / assignments.
- Study Material: Self-learning materials are provided; for many courses content is personalized / modular.
- No campus visits: For many online degrees, students are not required to visit the campus. Fully online.
The “Pay-After-Placement” model: For certain undergraduate online degrees, students pay a portion of the fee during the course, and the rest after they get placed in a job. This reduces upfront financial burden.
Placement assistance / support is offered. The university states a focus on outcome-based education and job readiness.
However, concrete data on average packages, placement rate, companies visiting for online courses is less clearly and publicly detailed (at least from sources I checked).