The Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has retained its position as the top-ranked law school in India for the 6th consecutive year in the QS World University Rankings.
 
JGU also secured top QS rankings in five new disciplines.
 
QS Subject Rankings evaluate a university's performance based on indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact (citations and H-index), and international collaborations.
 
OP Jindal Global University's QS Rankings
 
1. Law and Legal Studies: Ranked as the Number 1 University in India for the sixth consecutive year and in the top 100 in the world. JGU has been ranked 78th globally in the field of Law and Legal Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject. JGLS offers 9 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in law, with a cutting-edge curriculum and global partnerships.
 
2. Politics and International Studies: Ranked as the Number 1 Private University in India and among the top 201-250 in the world for the first time. The ranking is a recognition of Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) and the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (JSLH) as schools that shape global policy discourse, governance, and diplomacy.
 
3. Social Sciences and Management: Ranked as the Number 3 Private University in India and as Number 274 in the world for the first time.
 
4. Arts and Humanities: Ranked as the Number 1 Private University in India and as the Number 360 in the world for the first time.
 
5. Economics & Econometrics: Ranked as the Number 2 Private University in India and among the top 551-700 in the world for the first time. JSGP and Jindal School of Banking and Finance (JSBF) have established JGU as a leader in economic research, policy analysis, and financial studies.
 
6. Business and Management Studies: Ranked as the Number 6 Private University in India and among the top 451-500 in the world. The Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) focuses on an industry-oriented curriculum and global partnerships.
 
Reflecting on the extraordinary achievement, Chancellor, JGU, Naveen Jindal said,
 
"The recognition of JGU in the QS World University Rankings (By Subject) 2025 across multiple disciplines is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our faculty, students, and staff. It is heartening to see our university being acknowledged for its commitment to academic rigor, research, and global engagement. The continued success of JGLS as India’s No. 1 law school for six consecutive years reaffirms our commitment to providing world-class legal education. Furthermore, our ranking as the No. 1 private university in India for Arts and Humanities and Politics and International Studies reflects our expanding influence in shaping the intellectual landscape of the country.”
 
Vice-Chancellor, JGU, Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar thanked the Chancellor and added,
 
"JGU’s consistent success in the QS World University Rankings (By Subject) 2025 reflects our strategic focus on academic innovation, global partnerships, and impactful research. Our continuing success in law and our new entry into the global rankings in Politics, Economics, and Business underscores our expanding influence beyond law and legal studies. This recognition is a clear affirmation of JGU’s emergence as a global leader in higher education. We are also fulfilling the vision of being a world-class university which is the mission of the Institute of Eminence policy initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. I would like to thank our Chancellor Mr. Naveen Jindal for his generous philanthropy and the outstanding contributions of the faculty members, students and staff of JGU for this extraordinary milestone achieved in barely 15 years.”
 
Highlighting the strategic importance of the rankings, Dean, Academic Governance at JGU, Prof Padmanabha Ramanujam said,
 
“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.”

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