The Business Bytes
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
SONIPAT, MARCH 13, 2025
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has reached a historic milestone in the QS Subject Rankings 2025, reaffirming its position as a global leader in higher education. JGU has not only maintained its dominance in Law but has also secured top rankings in multiple new disciplines, marking a significant expansion of its academic footprint and reinforcing its status as a multidisciplinary powerhouse.
The QS Subject Rankings assess universities globally across 55 narrow subjects and five broad faculty areas, evaluating them on academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, and international collaborations. JGU’s outstanding performance highlights its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and global partnerships.
JGU has been ranked as the #1 private university in India and 360th in the world for Arts & Humanities, demonstrating its strength in literature, philosophy, history, and the arts. In its debut ranking in Social Sciences & Management, JGU has secured the #3 position among private universities in India and 274th in the world, underscoring its growing influence in the study of social systems, human behavior, and management sciences. The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) continues its legacy as the #1 Law School in India for the sixth consecutive year and ranks 78th globally, solidifying its status as a global leader in legal education.
For the first time, Politics & International Studies at JGU has been ranked #1 among private universities in India and placed within the 201-250 category worldwide, recognizing its impact on governance, public policy, and diplomacy. Economics & Econometrics at JGU has been ranked #2 among private universities in India and within the 551-700 category globally, a testament to JGU’s excellence in economic research and policy analysis. Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) has secured the #6 position among private business schools in India and placed in the 451-500 category worldwide, reaffirming its leadership in business education with a focus on an industry-oriented curriculum and global partnerships.
Naveen Jindal, Chancellor of JGU, expressed immense pride, saying: “The recognition of JGU in the QS Subject Rankings 2025 across multiple disciplines is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our faculty, students, and staff. The continued success of JGLS as India’s No. 1 law school for six consecutive years reaffirms our commitment to world-class legal education. Furthermore, our ranking as the No. 1 private university in India for Arts & Humanities and Politics & International Studies reflects our expanding influence in shaping the intellectual landscape of the country.”
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice-Chancellor of JGU, highlighted JGU’s strategic growth: “JGU’s consistent success in the QS Subject Rankings reflects our focus on academic innovation, global partnerships, and impactful research. Our entry into the global rankings in Politics, Economics, and Business underscores our expanding influence beyond legal studies. This recognition affirms JGU’s emergence as a global leader in higher education.”
Professor Padmanabha Ramanujam, Dean of Academic Governance at JGU, emphasized the significance of these rankings: “Achieving these rankings reinforces JGU’s position as a global leader in higher education. Our focus on fostering a multidisciplinary learning environment, strengthening research, and enhancing global partnerships has been instrumental in securing this recognition. This success will further motivate us to drive innovation and excellence in academia.”
JGU’s historic performance in the QS Subject Rankings 2025 marks a new era of academic leadership, reflecting its growing impact on global education and research. As JGU continues to expand its multidisciplinary excellence, it is poised to play a transformative role in shaping higher education in India and beyond.
