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O. P. Jindal Global University
Private university in Haryana, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a private deemed university located in Sonipat, Haryana, India. It was established in 2009 under the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2009.[5] Named after industrialist Om Prakash Jindal, the university was founded by his son, Naveen Jindal.[6] In 2020, JGU was designated an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India.[7]
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Rankings
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has been included in the QS World University Rankings. It was ranked in the 751–800 band in 2020,[8] 651–700 in 2021,[9] and 951–1000 in 2024.[10] JGU appeared in the QS Top 150 Under 50 Rankings in 2020 and 2021, recognizing its status as a university established within the last 50 years.[11] In India, private universities like JGU have sometimes faced skepticism regarding their academic credibility compared to public institutions.[12]
The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) was ranked as India’s top law school in the QS World University Rankings by Subject from 2020 to 2024, and was placed 76th globally in 2021.[13][14] In 2020, JGU was designated an Institute of Eminence by the Government of India.[15]
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Student initiatives
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O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) supports various student-led activities, including a legal aid clinic,[16] a Rotaract club,[17] and cultural societies.[18] The university hosts two annual festivals: the cultural festival Biswamil in the fall semester and the sports festival Magnus in the spring semester.[19]
Legal aid clinic
JGU’s student-led legal aid clinic offers legal counseling, awareness programs, and support for public interest litigation (PIL). In 2017, it received the Herbert Smith Freehills Community Engagement Award for its efforts, including work by students Shivkrit Rai and Nipun Arora in uncovering an admissions scam at the National School of Drama, Delhi.[20][21] The clinic contributed to a 2017 writ petition at the Allahabad High Court, leading to the Sudheer Kumar v. State of U.P. decision, which affirmed that unaided private schools are subject to the Right to Education Act.[22] It also made representations to the NHRC regarding police conduct during the CAA protests in 2019–2020.[23]
Moot court society
JGU’s moot court society competes in national and international competitions. It won the Oxford Price Media Moot in 2014,[24] the India rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot in 2015,[25] and was runner-up at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna in 2017, also reaching the world finals in Hong Kong in 2019.[26] The society has hosted events like the Stetson International Environmental Moot Court’s India rounds.[27]
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Blended learning
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), through its Jindal Global Business School and Jindal School of Banking & Finance, offers an MBA degree in Digital Finance and Banking in a blended learning format in partnership with the ed-tech platform upGrad.[28][29]
JGU’s Jindal Global Law School offers a one-year LL.M. programme in both residential and non-residential modes, with the latter described as blended learning.[30] The Bar Council of India (BCI) and University Grants Commission (UGC) do not recognize non-residential, Open and Distance Learning (ODL), or fully online LL.M. programmes for professional practice in India, which may include JGU’s non-residential blended learning offerings.[31][32]
In July 2025, JGU established the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) with a US$5 million endowment from philanthropist Asha Jadeja Motwani. Named in honor of computer scientist Rajeev Motwani, the institute promotes research, academic exchange, and policy collaboration between India and the United States. [33][34]
Controversies
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2018 Rape Case Allegations
In 2018, a law student at O.P. Jindal Global University accused a faculty member of rape, prompting a high-profile investigation. In February 2018, the Supreme Court directed the accused to share their password to aid the probe, raising concerns about campus safety and institutional accountability.[35]
2018–2022 Non-Participation in NIRF
Prior to 2022, JGU faced criticism for opting out of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The Vice-Chancellor argued that NIRF’s methodology did not adequately reflect the university’s focus on humanities, social sciences, and professional courses, favoring international rankings like QS World University Rankings instead.[36] JGU later participated in NIRF in 2024, with its Jindal Global Law School ranked as India’s top private law university.[37][38]
2023 Professor Sameena Dalwai Privacy Breach
In December 2023, an FIR was filed against Professor Sameena Dalwai under Section 354C of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act provisions for allegedly breaching student privacy. Dalwai displayed female students’ Bumble dating profiles on a projector during a class without consent and made inappropriate comments, leading to harassment complaints.[39] The university suspended Dalwai pending investigation.[40]
2024 Ram Mandir Discussion Protest
In February 2024, JGU suspended two students, Ramnit Kaur and Mukundan Nair, for organizing a discussion titled "Ram Mandir: A Farcical Project of Brahmanical Hindutva Fascism" on February 7, hosted by the Revolutionary Students’ League. Citing provocative language, the university issued semester-long suspensions and allegedly manhandled the students during hostel evictions.[41] Over 150 students protested on February 15, demanding reinstatement and an apology.[41] The students challenged the suspensions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which, on April 5, 2024, quashed the suspensions, citing procedural unfairness due to inadequate notice, and ordered reinstatement.[41]
2024 Non-Residential LL.M. Programme Concerns
In 2024, JGU’s one-year LL.M. programme, offered in partnership with upGrad, faced scrutiny for its non-residential, blended learning format. The Bar Council of India (BCI) and University Grants Commission (UGC) do not recognize non-residential, Open and Distance Learning (ODL), or fully online LL.M. programmes for legal practice in India, raising concerns about their validity.[42][43] Some students reported dissatisfaction, citing misleading information from upGrad counselors and inadequate university support.[44]
2024 Distance Education Misrepresentation
In 2024, JGU faced criticism after third-party websites advertised its programmes as distance education, despite UGC guidelines prohibiting JGU from offering courses in this mode. The university clarified that it does not provide distance learning programmes, causing confusion among prospective students.[45][better source needed]
2024 AI-Generated Content Suspension
In 2024, the Punjab and Haryana High Court addressed a case involving Kaustubh Anil Shakkarwar, an LLM student suspended for submitting AI-generated content in an assignment. On October 22, 2024, the court set aside the suspension, ruling that the disciplinary process lacked fairness due to insufficient notice and hearing, and directed the university to reconsider the case.[46]
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