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O. P. Jindal Global University

Coordinates: 28°55′39″N 77°03′23″E / 28.9274°N 77.0564°E / 28.9274; 77.0564
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This article is about the university in Haryana. Not to be confused with O.P. Jindal University, the university in Chhattisgarh.

O.P. Jindal Global
(Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University)[1]
Former name
O.P. Jindal Global University (2009–2020)
MottoA Private University Promoting Public Service
TypePrivate deemed university (an Institute of Eminence)
Established2009 (2009)
ChancellorNaveen Jindal
Vice-ChancellorC. Raj Kumar
Academic staff
1100+[2]
Students12000+[2]
Location
Jagdishpur, Sonipat
,
Haryana
,
India

28°55′39″N 77°03′23″E / 28.9274°N 77.0564°E / 28.9274; 77.0564
CampusUrban
Faculty:Student Ratio1:9 [3]
Colours   Blue and white
NicknameJGU
AffiliationsUniversity Grants Commission
Websitejgu.edu.in

O.P. Jindal Global is a private deemed to be university[1] situated near Jagdishpur Village, Sonipat-Narela Road, Sonipat, Haryana, India. It was established in 2009 under Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2009.[4] The university has been named after Om Prakash Jindal, father of Naveen Jindal.[3] The university claims to offer 45 programmes in law, liberal arts, life sciences and business.[failed verification] O.P. Jindal Global University was among the 7 institutions recommended for the issue of LoI by the UGC, in its 542nd meeting.[5]

Rankings

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O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has been ranked among the top universities globally by the QS World University Rankings. It was placed in the 751–800 band in 2020, making it one of the youngest universities in the top 1000 at the time,[6] and improved to the 651–700 band in 2021.[7] In 2024, it was ranked in the 951–1000 band. JGU was also included in the QS Top 150 Under 50 Rankings in 2020 and 2021, reflecting its status as a recently established institution.[8] Despite such rankings, private universities in India, including JGU, have faced historical skepticism regarding their credibility compared to public institutions.[9]

The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) was ranked India’s top law school in the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2020 and 2021, and placed 76th globally among law schools in 2021.[10] In 2020, JGU was granted Institute of Eminence status by the Government of India.[11]

Student initiatives

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The university hosts active social service society,[12] legal aid clinic,[13] a Rotaract club,[14] and several cultural societies.[15] The university also hosts two annual festivals: cultural festival Biswamil[16] in the fall semester and sports festival Magnus[17][18] in the spring semester.

University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Asia[19]=271 (2025)

Aid clinic

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The university hosts a student-led legal aid clinic that provides legal counseling, awareness sessions, and assistance with public interest litigation (PIL). In 2017, the clinic received the Herbert Smith Freehills Community Engagement Award for its work, including efforts by students Shivkrit Rai and Nipun Arora to expose an admissions scam at the National School of Drama, Delhi.[20][21]

The clinic has been involved in notable legal actions, including a 2017 writ petition before the Allahabad High Court that resulted in the Sudheer Kumar v. State of U.P. decision, affirming that unaided private schools fall under the Right to Education Act.[22] It has also addressed issues such as police conduct during the CAA protests in 2019–2020 and made representations to the NHRC.[23]

Moot court society

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The university’s student-run moot court society participates in national and international competitions. It has achieved success in events such as the Oxford Price Media Moot (2014),[24] the Philip C. Jessup International Moot India rounds (2015),[25] and the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, placing as runners-up in Vienna (2017) and reaching the world finals in Hong Kong (2019).[26] The society has also hosted competitions, including the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court and the Indian rounds of various moots.[27]

Blended learning

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The Jindal Global Business School and Jindal School of Banking & Finance offers MBA degree in Digital Finance and Banking through a blended learning mode through their partnership with ed-tech startup upGrad.[28][29][30][31]

O.P. Jindal Global University offers a 1-year LL.M. programme in both residential and non-residential modes. However, as per the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), non-residential, Open and Distance Learning (ODL), or online programmes including LL.M., Engineering, and other professional degrees are not considered valid.[32][33][34][35]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "O.P. Jindal Global (Institution of Eminence Deemed To Be University) |". jgu.edu.in. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "About us | O.P. Jindal Global University About O.P. Jindal Global University: Our Mision & Vision".
  3. ^ a b "JGU About Us |". Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  4. ^ "UGC Audit report" (PDF). UGC. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 May 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
  5. ^ "20 Institutionrecommended for status of 'Institutions of Eminence'". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  6. ^ "OP Jindal Global University enters QS World rankings". Hindustan Times. New Delhi. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
  7. ^ "O.P. Jindal Global University". Top Universities. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  8. ^ "QS Top 50 Under 50 2020". Top Universities. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  9. ^ "There has been a historic prejudice against private universities". The Times of India. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  10. ^ "QS ranks Jindal Global Law School as India's No.1 law school". Hindustan Times. 4 March 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  11. ^ "OP Jindal University gets Institution of Eminence tag". The Indian Express. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Social Service Society -". Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  13. ^ "Legal Aid Clinic -". Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  14. ^ "JGU Rotaract club wins Best Club award -". Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  15. ^ Singh, Poonam. "'Our Law Students Have Been Placed In Top Firms In India And Abroad'". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  16. ^ Saba (17 August 2018). "JGU announces its annual fest Biswamil 2018 [5th-7th Oct 2018]". SCC Blog. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  17. ^ "Magnus 2020 | Games and Sports | Sonipat | Onspon". www.onspon.com. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  18. ^ "JGU announces Sports Fest Magnus' 18". SCC Blog. 27 February 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  19. ^ "QS Asia University Rankings 2025 – Overall". Top Universities. Retrieved 15 March 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ Sahni, Simran (11 September 2017). "JGLS Legal Aid Clinic Wins Herbert Smith Freehills Community Engagement Awards 2017". LiveLaw. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  21. ^ Emmanuel, Meera (25 August 2017). "JGLS Legal Aid Clinic wins 2017 Herbert Smith Community Engagement award". Bar and Bench. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  22. ^ "Equity fused with right". The Statesman. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  23. ^ Ganz, Kian. "CAA round-up: 30 NLS students, 1 prof, 4 Nalsarites detained by cops". Legally India. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  24. ^ Shrivastava, Prachi. "Jindal moots hard, wins Oxford Price for India hat-trick". Legally India. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  25. ^ V, Shreya (2 February 2015). "JGLS wins the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot (India National Rounds), NALSAR clinches second". Bar and Bench. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  26. ^ "Moot Court Society -". Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  27. ^ "Stetson International Environmental Moot Court [India Rounds] at Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat [Feb 14-16, 2020]: Register by Nov 14". Lawctopus. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  28. ^ "JGU partners upGrad to launch MBA in digital finance & banking". Business Insider. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  29. ^ Umarji, Vinay (16 June 2020). "In a first, edtech firm upGrad launches online blended degree programmes". Business Standard India. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  30. ^ "upGrad Enables Online Blended Degree Programs, Outlays ₹150 Crore For The Launch". BW Education. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  31. ^ "O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat". College and Course. 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  32. ^ "LL.M. One Year Programme". Web Archive. O.P. Jindal Global University. 14 March 2025. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  33. ^ "BCID-0468-2024 (LE Circular-06/2024) - Comprehensive Implementation of Legal Education Reforms, Mandatory Guidelines, Norms & Rules of Legal Education". Bar Council of India. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  34. ^ Biju, Rintu Mariam (2 June 2020). "Jindal Global Law School launches India's First Online LL.M. in Corporate & Financial Law in collaboration with UpGrad". Bar & Bench. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
  35. ^ "UGC issues new guidelines for enrolling in ODL and online programmes for 2024, check here". The Times of India. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
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