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of the world’s most respected uni- tion? How prepared is JGU to implement rating with 1,200 public, corporate
versities are academic freedom and these reforms? and non-profit organisations in India
institutional autonomy; multidisci- The National Education Policy (NEP) and abroad. This office also enables
plinary and interdisciplinary learn- 2020 heralds a new imagination for students to take the entrepreneur-
ing culture; merit-based transparent the Indian higher education system. ial option and promote their own
admissions process; international It contains inspiring vision and po- ventures.
outlook; outstanding faculty com- tential to nurture world-class univer- Our sustained effort in ensuring
prising inspiring teachers; strong sities and higher education institu- satisfactory placements for our grad-
culture of research and publication; tions in India. However, this vision uates has been recognised externally.
respect for institutional accredita- requires commitment to implement In QS Graduate Employability Rank-
tion and rankings; a not-for-profit the systemic and sustainable reforms ings 2022, JGU is ranked among
ethos; and diverse, inclusive faculty envisaged by NEP 2020. Also, the the Top 500 universities worldwide
and students communities. proposal to establish an Atmanirbhar making us the youngest and the only
University and Atmanirbhar Higher Indian university focused on social
Despite its young age, JGU is currently Education system in India is truly sciences, arts and humanities to be
ranked India’s #1 private university by QS, inspiring. It combines the vision of included in the international employ-
London and #3 by EducationWorld. How John Henry Newman’s ‘Idea of a ability rankings league table.
important in your opinion are indepen- University’ with the Humboldtian
dent external institutional rankings? imagination of modern research uni- What are the management’s plans for the
Independent institutional rankings versities to create multidisciplinary, expansion and development of JGU in the
frameworks have become indica- democratic, inclusive, aspirational post-pandemic years?
tors of institutional quality. They and international higher education During the past 12 years, JGU has
measure the real-world impact of institutions. grown from one school with 112
universities and success as knowl- JGU already embodies much students to 12 schools with over
edge creators. Therefore, it’s very of what has been envisaged in the 8,200 students, and over 910 faculty
important that Indian universities NEP2020 for universities in India. members with the Jindal School of
embrace rankings frameworks and Therefore, as a young, agile and Languages & Literature and Jindal
accreditation processes that bench- evolving institution, JGU is ready School of Public Health and Human
mark them against universities in to implement further reforms if Development being the latest addi-
India and around the world. required, to be 100 percent aligned tions.
We are proud to be ranked with the goals set for Indian universi- As we move forward into our
India’s #1 private university in QS ties in NEP 2020. second decade, we will continue to
World University Rankings and #3 expand as a world-class multidisci-
by EducationWorld. I believe that Industry receptivity, aka placements, is an plinary university. This programme
commitment to fair and objective important measure of academic excel- includes establishment of new
ranking league tables prompt educa- lence. How satisfied are you with JGU’s schools; physical expansion and up-
tion institutions to identify areas for placements record? gradation of our campus; strengthen-
innovation and improvement so that As a young 12-year-old non-STEM ing digital governance; raising our
we can provide our students the best university, JGU has had to work rankings to evolve into a respected
possible education. intelligently to ensure suitable place- world-class institution; engagement
ments for our graduates. To this in research to build a knowledge
What’s your take on the National Educa- end, we have established a dedicated society; development of global per-
tion Policy (NEP) 2020 which proposes Office of Career Services which has spectives; and engagement with the
wide-ranging reforms in higher educa- played an important role in collabo- community for nation-building.

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