O.P. Jindal Global University Achieves Milestone In QS Subject Rankings 2025
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has achieved a historic milestone in the prestigious QS Subject Rankings 2025. JGU has not only retained its long-standing position in Law but has also secured top rankings in five new disciplines, marking a remarkable expansion of its academic excellence and global influence.
1. LAW & LEGAL STUDIES: Ranked #1 University in India for the sixth consecutive year and top 100 in the world.
2. POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: Ranked #1 Private University in India and among the top 201-250 in the world for the first time.
3. SOCIAL SCIENCES & MANAGEMENT: Ranked #3 Private University in India and #274 in the world for the first time.
4. ARTS & HUMANITIES: Ranked #1 Private University in India and #360 in the world for the first time.
5. ECONOMICS & ECONOMETRICS: Ranked #2 Private University in India and among the top 551-700 in the world for the first time.
6. BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES: Ranked #6 Private University in India and among the top 451-500 in the world.
The QS Subject Rankings evaluate university performance based on rigorous indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact (citations and H-index), and international collaborations. QS analyzed over 5,200 institutions and of this, ranked 1,747 universities across 55 narrow subjects and 5 broad faculty areas.
Reflecting on this achievement, Mr. Naveen Jindal, Chancellor of JGU, expressed his immense pride and 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 & Humanities and Politics & International Studies reflects our expanding influence in shaping the intellectual landscape of the country.”
Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of JGU, 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.”
Professor Padmanabha Ramanujam, Dean of Academic Governance at JGU, highlighted the strategic importance of these rankings and 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.”
