Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) offers the B.Sc. (Hons.) Environment and Sustainable Development program, which combines natural and social sciences with the humanities and emphasizes scientific knowledge with a specific focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. JSES hopes to support global efforts toward a sustainable future with cutting-edge teaching, research, and practice-based engagement through national and international collaborations, promoting interdisciplinary studies and joint teaching and research programs.

Scope of this Course

• The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environment and Sustainable Development at JSES is a cutting-edge program that prepares you for a rewarding career in environmental and sustainability. You will learn from world-class faculty and researchers who are experts in their domains. You will also gain practical and laboratory skills that will enable you to conduct scientific analysis and solve environmental problems.

• Join the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environment and Sustainable Development at JSES and become a leader in the field of environment and sustainability. Apply now!

Benefits of the Course

• The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environment and Sustainable Development. at JSES offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and researchers who are experts in their domains, gaining practical and laboratory skills that enable students to conduct scientific analysis and solve environmental problems, and preparation for a rewarding career in environmental and sustainability fields.

What Makes It Different at JGU?

• The B.Sc. (Hons.) Environment and Sustainable Development program offered by Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability (JSES) is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of sustainable development and its various aspects by combining natural and social sciences with humanities. The program is distinguished by its focus on the Sustainable Development Goals and its emphasis on scientific knowledge.

• JSES offers a wide variety of subjects under this course, including rural-urban linkages, land use, energy, climate change, air, water, and toxic chemical pollution; water resource management; land use; sustainability; environmental economics; environmental policy; environmental crimes; sustainable agriculture; food security; natural resources management; and corporate social responsibility.

• The unique pedagogy, design, and course structure of the program open up a wide range of career opportunities in the field of environment and sustainability. The program is delivered by JSES's highly qualified and globally acclaimed faculty members, providing students with the opportunity to learn from experts in the field.

Pedagogy

• The pedagogy of the B.Sc. (Hons.) Environment and Sustainable Development program at JSES is designed to provide a unique perspective on the sustainable development goals and equip students with a strong knowledge base and practical skills. The program introduces students to the concepts and debates of sustainable development in the global and Indian contexts and helps them critically engage in and analyze the discourse on sustainable development. Students will learn to identify and understand the various tools and approaches to sustainable development and apply them creatively in practice.

• The program also focuses on understanding the economic, social, cultural, and political factors behind sustainable development, especially in the Global South. To do so, students will learn the skills required for critical analysis, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving exercises for development.

• The pedagogy of the program is designed to provide a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development, incorporating natural and social sciences with the humanities. This approach enables effective environmental citizenship as well as innovation and leadership in sustainability.

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Environment and Sustainable Development programme at JSES offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a wide range of subjects related to environment and sustainable development. The programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the natural and social sciences, as well as in humanities, and equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions.

In the first semester of the programme, students take foundational courses that are common to both the B.A. and B.Sc. tracks. These courses cover topics such as climate change, planetary boundaries and sustainable development goals, ecology, ecosystems, wildlife, environmental law and governance, sociological perspectives on environment and academic and research writing. environmental ethics, pollution and community health, waste management, environmental data analysis and water science and policy. In the second semester, students take courses such as environmental ethics, pollution and community health, waste management, environmental data analysis and water science and policy. In the third semester, students take courses such as energy and environment, corporate environmental responsibility, environmental impact assessment, environmental quality monitoring and assessment and GIS and remote sensing. In the fourth semester, students take courses such as environmental management systems, ecosystem restoration and conservation, hydrology and watershed management, behavioral ecology and sociobiology, natural hazards and disaster resilience. The fifth and sixth semester courses include ecology and evolution, environmental biology, environmental biochemistry and biotechnology, food and sustainability, environmental risk assessment and management. 

In addition to the core courses, students also have the opportunity to take elective courses such as climate, energy, and global environmental law and animal rights in their 1st and 2nd years. In the 3rd and 4th years, students can pursue Minor and elective courses from 11 other schools. They can also opt for a semester abroad in international universities in 5th and 6th semesters, which is optional. In addition, students are required to complete a total of 4 credit-bearing internships and a final-year research dissertation/independent study modules.

Duration - 4 Years

Course Structure

Tuition Fees*: 3,00,000 (INR per annum)

*The Tuition fee, accommodation charges and other allied service charges are subject to an annual increase of ten percent (10%).

**The security deposit will be fully refunded, subject to the completion of studies and/or receipt of a ‘No Dues Certificate’. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

Graduates of the B.Sc. (Hons.) Environment and Sustainable Development program from JSES can pursue careers in various fields, including but not limited to conservation, rural development, environmental impact assessment, sustainable energy, waste management, urban and smart city planning, and environmental health. They can also work as environmental managers, consultants, project coordinators and managers, and policy and governance advisors.

As India aims to achieve sustainable development, there is a growing need for stronger environmental governance and compliance. The B.A./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Sustainable Development program can help address the skill gap in this sector by producing skilled professionals and changemakers. With its multi-disciplinary approach and focus on complex environmental and developmental problems, JSES aims to train students to become skilled professionals capable of innovating and solving challenges in the field of environment and sustainability.

• O.P. Jindal Global University awards Merit cum Means Scholarships (MCM) every year. 

• The MCM Scholarship covers the tuition fee only.

• Scholarship applications will be opened by the University by April and awarded to eligible students in July.

• The eligibility criteria includes annual family income, Graduation score, entrance examination results and faculty interview score. Weightage will also be given to curricular and non-curricular achievements. 

• JGU has established tie-ups with AVANSE (ICICI), Dena Bank, Axis Bank and Credila (HDFC) to facilitate educational loans