O. P. Jindal Global University

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
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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] located at Sonipat in Haryana, India, roughly 20 miles (32 km) from New Delhi. It was established in 2009 as a philanthropic initiative of its founding chancellor, Naveen Jindal, in memory of his father, O.P. Jindal. [3] The university offers 45 programmes in law, liberal arts, life sciences and business. In 2020, UGC named JGU as an Institute of Eminence.[4]

  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. ^ "20 Institutionrecommended for status of 'Institutions of Eminence'". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 3 May 2020.