Frequently Asked Questions

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is located in Sonipat Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur village Sonipat, Haryana (NCR of Delhi), India. Some of the nearest public transport options are: Nearest Airport – Indira Gandhi International Airport (50 km from JGU). Nearest Bus Stand in Delhi – Maharana Pratap Inter State Bus Terminal.

Nearest Railway Station of Delhi – Old Delhi Railway Station. Nearest Metro Station – Haiderpur Metro Station of Delhi. Haiderpur is 45 minutes away from the University, and we provide a regular shuttle service to and from this metro station.

O.P. Jindal Global (Institution of Eminence Deemed to Be University) is a non-profit global university established in 2009 by the Government of Haryana and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 2019, JGU was awarded the prestigious ‘Institution of Eminence’ status by the Government of India.

JGU is the first private university in India and among very few worldwide which maintains a 1:9 faculty-student ratio and has rich faculty strength both from India and worldwide possessing outstanding academic qualifications and industry experiences.

JGU is a research-intensive university, which is deeply committed to its core institutional values of interdisciplinary and innovative pedagogy, pluralism, globalism and international engagement.

JGU has 12 schools which include 45+ academic programmes. The university has 450+ international collaborations to enable its students to study in other leading global universities and institutions through short-term, semester exchange and dual degree programmes. 

Yes, JGU is a fully residential University, Students of all qualification levels and programmes must stay on campus to avail of student life activities and engage themselves in activities apart from their regular classroom curriculum, including guest lectures, events, etc.

A Visit to the university can be planned in discussion with your admissions counsellor by scheduling the date and time of the visit. In case you are still not assigned a counsellor, you may call on the number of respective programme you wish to apply for (mentioned on the website) The campus visit can be planned between Monday- Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 PM. Please click here https://jgu.edu.in/contact-us/ to know the contact information of designated counsellors for various courses.

The safety and security of our students are of the utmost importance to JGU. The campus has 160 well-trained male and female security staff ensuring day as well as night patrolling. Strong perimeter walls with security lights with over 1080 CCTV cameras at strategic points round-the-clock ensure safety at all levels. Any unauthorized entry/exit is monitored by a dedicated CCTV control room.

Students have to mandatorily attain a gate pass for stepping out of the university campus. For doing so, they just have to raise a request on the CollPoll app, following which their parents/guardians get a notification which they can choose to approve or reject. Post approval form the parent/guardian, the gate pass request will be forwarded to the warden. Once the warden approves, student will be allowed to leave the campus.

Students residing in the vicinity of the university campus can travel back home during the weekends. For doing so, they have to follow the procedure and get a gate pass approved by the parents/guardians for the duration of their visit home.

The option to travel back home on weekends is available.

Classes are usually conducted between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. However, late evening and weekend classes are also conducted as per course requirements.

 Possessing and carrying a laptop is a must for all students in all the courses. Almost all courses require the constant use of laptops in the form of preparation for assignments, exams, or assignments.

JGU has an active student life department that is committed to engaging students outside of the classroom. The university has over 50 student-run clubs & societies, state-of-the-art multimedia auditoriums, multi-purpose performing arts theatre and much more. Here, you can be part of a dynamic culture filled with endlessly inspiring events, clubs and facilities, that make space for you to celebrate your talents, explore your interests, make new friends, enjoy life, chase new dreams and find yourself.

There are separate blocks for male and female students. Each block has corridors, open spaces and common rooms, reading rooms and pantry facilities. They follow top-rated health and hygiene parameters. Each common room is equipped with a TV, music system, pool table, tennis table, billiards table, foosball table, and comfortable seating for the students. The laundry facility is also available to all resident students.

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Sports and fitness activities are an integral component of student life at JGU. The university’s students engage in regular practice sessions under the supervision of qualified coaches. They also participate in various Sports Leagues and the Magnus National tournament. JGU has a full-fledged Department of Physical Education which provides state-of-the-art sports facilities like Cricket, Basketball, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Pool/Snooker, Chess, Carrom, Polo and Swimming. In addition to all this, there is gym facility as well for students. The gymnasium has been divided into various sections like cardio, strength, and stretching areas. Equipment include treadmills, cross trainers, spinners, strength stations, etc.

In addition to this, we also have tie-up with SAI (Sports Authority of India) for certain sports where students can practice sports like shooting and Javelin throw.

Jindal Global University is spread over 10,000 square feet of area in the T-2 Block of Academic Building. Spacious reading halls, most modern IT infrastructure provide the right ambience for reading and research in the Library. The library has a collection of over 70,000 print volumes and a plethora of electronic resources. The print collection includes books, monographs, research reports, law reports, and back volumes of periodicals, etc. Besides academic reading books, it has a huge collection of books on leisure reading as well as on soft skill development. The library has vast reading spaces. All reading rooms have Wi-Fi internet connectivity. Visit here.

The Campus has several general stores that are accessible to students to purchase daily essentials. Additionally, JGU also has a world-class food court – Biswamil Bistro, outlets at this food court include brands such as Dominos, Subway, Keventers, Punjab Grill, Bercos, 34 Chowreengee Lane, Breakfast Round the Clock, Moti Mahal, etc.

JGU is equipped with a permanent health centre with all the quintessential equipment and round-the-clock assistance for emergencies. The Health Centre has medical professionals including 13 doctors, 26 nursing staff, 7 nursing assistants and 4 physiotherapists. The centre has separate male and female wards, consultation rooms, intensive care unit, counselling rooms, meditation rooms, and sample collection rooms. The Emergency Room is fully equipped with high-quality Multipara Monitors, ECG Machines, Ventilator and a Defibrillator. In addition, an Ambulance facility and on-campus pharmacy are also available on a 24×7 basis.

JGU has no separate admission policy for NRI’s/ Foreign Students. All applicants have to follow the same guidelines on eligibility and fee structure.