About O. P. Jindal Global Law School
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary and research-oriented university founded in 2009. JGU was established as a philanthropic initiative of its Founding Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal in memory of his father, Mr. O.P. Jindal. JGU maintains a 1:9 faculty-student ratio and appoints faculty members from India and abroad with outstanding academic qualifications and experience.
In 2009, JGU began its first academic session with the establishment of India’s first global law school. JGLS is committed to providing global legal education to its students. To fulfil this objective, the curriculum and pedagogy are designed to give extensive exposure to students to domestic, international and comparative law courses.
JGU has over 12,500 students, 1200+ full-time faculty members, and 2800+ administrative staff in its fully residential campus. JGU’s twelve schools focus on Law, Business & Management, International Affairs, Public Policy, Liberal Arts & Humanities, Journalism, Art & Architecture, Banking & Finance, Environment & Sustainability, Psychology & Counselling, Languages & Literature and Public Health & Human Development. Over the last decade, JGU has grown into an institution that brings full-time faculty from 50+ countries in the world, students from 70+ countries and has collaborated with over 450+ leading institutions in 75+ countries which makes the learning experience truly international.
JGU has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Private University for three years in a row by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. JGU has been recognised among the Top 150 universities globally under the age of 50 years by the QS Young University Rankings. JGU has also been recognised in the Top 500 Universities as per the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. The Jindal Global Law School has been ranked Number 1 in India for five years in a row and is the only law school in India among the Global Top 100 law schools by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
JGLS has also entered into collaborations, exchange programmes, research partnerships and other forms of engagement and interaction with top universities and institutions across the globe which are willing to share their invaluable intellectual resources developed over decades. There are faculty and student exchange programmes and academic collaboration arrangements with leading law schools, such as Harvard, Yale, NYU, Sydney, Keio and many other reputed universities worldwide. All these attributes make JGLS the best law school in Delhi.
About the Scholarship
O.P. Jindal Global University has announced the award of more than 2,000 scholarships to deserving students for the forthcoming academic year 2024-25. This initiative aims to provide outstanding young talent equal opportunities for high-quality education. The decision to award these scholarships for the incoming batch of 2024-25 marks the special occasion of the 15th anniversary of JGU, to be celebrated in 2024. This effort will empower more than 60% of the new students admitted in 2024 to receive scholarships to study at JGU. With this announcement, JGU continues to ensure these invaluable resources are accessible to exceptionally talented individuals, enriching its academic community and fostering global excellence. The scholarships will be awarded on a merit-cum-means basis, following a transparent and holistic admissions process.
The Scholarship Programme is a common approach used by universities worldwide to support their students with financial assistance. At O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), our financial aid system aims to support the dreams of our students. A JGU Scholarship is not just financial assistance but a pathway to success and achievement for our students.
We ensure that our scholarships reach deserving students and help them thrive in their academic careers. Every year, JGU follows a Merit cum Means (MCM) basis for scholarships, inviting applications from students. We maintain a robust review system where the Scholarship Committee evaluates each application with equality and transparency. The criteria considered include merit (CGPA) and means (family income), covering a wide range of factors including academic performance and achievements in co-curricular activities such as arts, sports, debates, and cultural activities.
Some points to keep in mind before applying for a JGU Scholarship:
- Students are not eligible to receive multiple scholarships or fee concessions.
- All scholarships and fellowships are subject to review.
- JGU offers scholarships on a merit cum means basis as per university policy.
- Scholarships are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Us
Address
O. P. Jindal Global University
Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur Village, Sonipat, Haryana 131001, NCR of Delhi, India.
E-mail
For Admission related queries, write to: [email protected]
For other general inquiries, write to: [email protected]
Online URL
https://jgu.edu.in/jgls/
