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O.P. Jindal GlObal University
where the focus is “research”
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a
non-profit global university established
by the Government of Haryana and
recognized by the University Grants
Commission (UGC). JGU was established
as a philanthropic initiative of its Founding
Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal in the
memory of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal. It
has been awarded the highest grade ‘A’ by
the National Assessment & Accreditation
Council (NAAC).
JGU has been recognized under Section
12B of the UGC Act, 1956, becoming
the first private university in Haryana to
receive this recognition.
It was also ranked first on the All-India
Swachhta Rankings of higher education
institutions of the Government of India.
In a consolidated demonstration of its
achievements over eight years,
JGU is currently ranked in the 251-
300 rank bracket of the QS University
Rankings: BRICS 2018 Edition.
It is ranked in the top 300 universities
out of 9,000 universities in the BRICS
region (covering five countries – Brazil,
Russia, India, China, South Africa), placing
it in the top 2.8% of the universities in the
BRICS region.
It is also the first and only private
university in Haryana to hold an
international ranking. Through this
recognition, JGU is ranked among the
top 10 public and top 10 private higher
education institutions in India.
JGU is one of the few universities in
Asia that maintains a 1:13 faculty-student
ratio and appoints faculty members from
across India and different parts of the world
having outstanding academic qualifications
and experience.
It is a research intensive university
which is deeply committed to its core
institutional values of Interdisciplinarity
and innovative pedagogy; pluralism and
rigorous scholarship; and globalism and
international engagement.
JGU has established eight schools: Jindal
Global Law School (JGLS), Jindal Global
Business School (JGBS), Jindal School of
International Affairs (JSIA), Jindal School
of Government and Public Policy (JSGP),
Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities
(JSLH), Jindal School of Journalism &
Communication (JSJC), Jindal School
of Art & Architecture (JSAA) and Jindal
School of Banking & Finance (JSBF).
The GuidinG LiGhT of JGu
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar is the
Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU. He
also serves as the Founding Dean of
Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)and
Director of the International Institute for
Higher Education Research & Capacity
Building (IIHEd). He earned his academic
qualifications from the University of
Oxford, Harvard University, University of
Hong Kong, University of Delhi and Loyola
College. He was a faculty member at the
School of Law of City University of Hong
Kong, where he taught for many years.
Professor Kumar has over hundred and
fifty publications to his credit and has
published widely in peer reviewed journals
and law reviews in Australia, Hong Kong,
India, Japan and USA. He has authored,
co-authored, edited and co-edited seven
books. He has been a Consultant to the
United Nations University (UNU), Tokyo;
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP); UN Office of the High
Commissioner of Human Rights, Geneva;
and the International Council for Human
Rights Policy (ICHRP), Geneva. Professor
Kumar is an Attorney at Law and is
admitted to the Bar Council of Delhi, India
and the Bar of the State of New York, US.
disTinGuished ALumni
JGU has approximately 1400 alumni
worldwide. They play an important part
in representing the University’s core
values¾respect for pluralism, diversity, and
collegiality; in advancing the University’s
reputation as a higher education institution
committed to providing a global education;
in embodying the commitment of JGU
and its founders to public service; and
in championing the University’s spirit
of community outreach, concern for the
environment, and the highest ethical
standards in all their endeavours. Some
noteworthy alumni include: Amanish
Lohan, Liaison Coordinator for ISAC India;
Kudrat Kahlon, Senior Account Executive,
Publicis Consultants, MSL Group; and
Aakash Saharan, Assistant Manager, HT
Mobile Solution.
CAreer opporTuniTies And
exposures
Students at JGU gain professional exposure
and experience through summer internships,
field visits, and working with faculty members
and researchers within the University through
research centres and projects.
The University has a dedicated office,
the Career Development & Placement
Division that supports and facilitates career
development activities for students. This
includes helping students in exploring
career options, identifying individual
interests, gaining experience in a chosen
field, preparing for interviews and
achieving career goals.
CDPD offers a variety of programmes,
trainings and resources that prepares
students to succeed in their career. It also
supports students through providing
soft skills and personality development
trainings, mock interview sessions and
career counseling sessions. In addition, it
provides placement opportunities and helps
to connect students and employers. CDPD
also conducts industry interaction sessions
and networking events by experienced
professionals from diversified sectors.
It also conducts CV reviews and guides
students to write industry specific cover
letters, emails, and much more.n