O.P. Jindal Global University

O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat

O.P. Jindal Global University, sometimes known as JGU or simply OP Jindal, is placed among the top 3% and top 450 in the QS Asia league table. University has been named as India's top private university for the 3rd year in a row by QS World University Rankings, 2023. According to the QS World University Rankings by subject 2023, the Jindal Global Law School is India's number one law school and the only one in the country among the Global Top 100. University has also been granted with the designation of an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Across its 12 schools, the university offers 30+ UG programs as well as 15+ PG and doctoral programs in fields like as law, business, international affairs, liberal arts, and humanities. Jindal Global Business School, one of O.P. Jindal Global University's 12 schools, has inked 11 new Memorandums of Understanding with top colleges in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom to improve international student mobility. Some new partner universities include the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), Florida State University, the University of St. Andrews, and the University of Queensland. The institute has 400+ collaborations with international universities and higher education institutions in over 70 countries and regions.

 The institution is accepting applications from all 12 schools for its main Law and Management degree programs. Admission to BA (Hons.) Finance and Entrepreneurship, BBA (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.) Capital Markets, B.Des., MBA, and integrated BBA - MBA is done on the basis of scores acquired in the JSAT/SAT/ACT/ JEE-2/ NATA/NIFT/NID/UCEED PART A. The online admissions procedure for University's MBA program for the 2024 academic year is now open. The MBA admissions process consists 3 stages: application assessment, faculty interview, and declaration of interview results. Candidates with professional experience are preferred. The selection procedure for B. Com (Hons.)/B.A. (Hons.) Finance and Entrepreneurship/B.Com in Capital Market (NSE) is based on a personal statement, supplemental questions, 12th scores, a Faculty Interview, and a JSAT/SAT/ACT/UGAT/LSAT-India score. Selected applicants are required to pay the Refundable Registration Fee of INR. 50,000 to secure their seat.

The candidate's eligibility for admission to the university's B.A/BBA LL.B (Hons.) and B.Com LLB (Hons.) courses will be determined by their LSAT- India 2024 scores, which will be conducted twice (in January and May 2024). The LSAT-India 2023 test results are also recognised for admission to the 3-year BA Legal Studies, 3-year LLB, and 1-year LLM programs. Candidates who have not taken the exam must take the Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test (JSAT), which is conducted by Pearson VUE, JGU, for admission to University. Enrolment in the 3-year B.A. (Hons.) Legal Studies, 3-year LL.B., and 1-year LL.M. programs requires the applicant's JSAT results. The application fee for LLM, LLB, and Ph.D. programs is INR.

Key Facts:

• International Collaborations: University has over 360 collaborations with international universities and higher education institutions. The institution also offers several types of global partnerships. University's partner universities include:

- UT Dallas, Suffolk University, Boston

- Queen Mary University of London

- Wharton University of Pennsylvania

- Bond University

- Carleton University, Canada

- Singapore Management University

- Cornell University

- European Business School

- Queen’s University, Belfast

- University of New Brunswick

• University has also inked 33 Memorandums of Understanding with World Top Universities with the goal of raising management education and development standards. University is also part of

- AIMA (All India Management Association)

- AIMS (Association Of Management Schools)

- AACSB (Association To Advance Collegiate Schools Of Business)

- EFMD (European Foundation For Management Development)

- AMDISA (Association Of Management Development In South Asia) for which all

• Jindal School of Banking and Finance has also collaborated with 9 premier universities from 5 countries. New partner universities include the University of Sussex, Deakin University, and Nottingham Trent University, among others.
• OP Jindal Global University's collaboration with Wharton School will provide significant value to 1-year Global MBA in Business Analytics program.
• Alumni: O.P Jindal worldwide University has 55% alumni from the top 200 worldwide universities.
• Scholarships: Students who score over 80% (overall class 12th) and have a Family Income Tax Return (ITR) of less than INR 30 lakhs per year are eligible for JGU's means-cum-merit scholarship.
• Exchange Program: University offers over 200 academic and student exchange programs.
• Admission 2024: Candidates must provide JSAT/SAT/ACT/ JEE-2/ NATA/ NIFT/ NID/ UCEED PART A/LSAT-India documents in addition to those from their most recent qualifying exam. Applications must be filled out and submitted online through the university's website. 

Courses at University

University provides various UG, graduate, and doctoral programs in Law, Business, International Affairs, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Art and Architecture, Banking and Finance, and other disciplines.

Selection Criteria:

• For B.A. in Liberal Arts and Humanities, applicants must submit 1,000-word Personal Statement expressing why they want to study at university.
• For Integrated Law courses max. age is 22 years.
• For the LL.M program, the admission exam result will be weighted 70%, followed by a statement of Purpose and a Telephonic Interview (30% weightage).
• The university accepts the following cut-off scores:
  - CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA: 50 percentile.
  - GRE: 290+
  - GMAT: 400+
  - NMAT: 160+
• For Ph.D., applicants must submit 1,500-word Statement of objectives stating why they want to study for Ph.D. at university.
• Candidates will be selected based on the following exams:

Placements at University

The institution provides placement opportunities to all students through both on-campus and off-campus recruitment efforts. Students are prepared for the final placement phase through various seminars, training sessions, communication skill development, and personality development courses. These trainings are offered to increase students' overall employability and to provide greatest placement opportunities possible. Highlights of Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) placement include:

Particulars: Placement Statistics JGBS (2023)

Number of Students: 131+

Number of Recruiters: 50+

Placement Percentage: 92%

Students Opting for Other Career Options: 42

Highest International Package: INR 23 LPA

Highest Domestic Package: INR 21 LPA

Average Package: INR 8.5 LPA

Top Recruiters:     Mercedes Benz, People Square, Reliance Retail, Jindal Steel, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank etc.

Scholarships for Students:

University offers scholarships on the basis of merit. The following are the details:

Means cum Merit Scholarship: The institute provides various scholarships to deserving students based on their merit and means. Students who get 80% or more (overall class 12th) and have a Family Income Tax Return (ITR) of less than INR 30 lakhs per year are eligible. The Admissions and Scholarship Committee makes the ultimate decision on the amount of the scholarship. JGBS encourages students from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds, as well as differently abled learners, to apply for admissions and scholarships.

Facilities at University

University's advanced facilities and services for students and academic members include the following:

• Advanced library with over 48,000 print volumes
• On-campus Gym facility
• Students' Common Room for lectures and indoor games
• Sports courtyard for outdoor games
• A world-class eight-lane Olympic size swimming pool
• Food Court Outlets
• Fully air-conditioned and faculty on-campus housing
• 24/7 CCTV Surveillance
• Health Center
• Bank and ATMs

Departments of University

University offers various courses through the following schools of learning:

• Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) Read more 
• Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) Read more
• Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) Read more 
• Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JGSP) Read more 
• Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities (JSLH) Read more
• Jindal School of Journalism & Communication (JSJC) Read more
• Jindal School of Art & Architecture (JSAA) Read more
• Jindal School of Banking & Finance (JSBF) Read more
• Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES)
• Jindal School of Psychology and Counseling (JSPC)
• Jindal School of Language and Literature (JSLL)
• Jindal School of Public Health and Human Development (JSPH)

Faculty at University

University provides its students with world-class teachers from prestigious universities like as IITs, IIMs, XLRI, ISB, Oxford, and Harvard. Faculty members at the institution are well educated and have extensive professional and academic expertise. 4 12 faculty members possess Ph.D.s, while the rest have years of field experience, guaranteeing that University students have access to a world-class learning environment. Aside from that, the university's student and faculty exchange program allows students to study from foreign researchers at prestigious universities.

Alumni of University

• Thomas George Karimpanai: Sports Shooter.
• Arman Sood: Founder of Sleepy Owl, Named in Forbes 30 under 30 lists.
• Nikita Hora is the first and only woman in India's 'Coal Supply and Logistics' business.
• Manasi Chaudhari is the founder of Pink Legal, a startup.
• John S.M. Yormie Jr. is a young Liberian diplomat, researcher, speaker, and youth development advocate.