O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the QS Subject Rankings 2025, solidifying its position as a global leader in higher education. While maintaining its dominance in Law, JGU has also earned top rankings in five new disciplines, showcasing its growing academic excellence and international impact.

For the sixth consecutive year, Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) has been ranked as India’s No. 1 law school and secured the 78th position globally, reinforcing its leadership in legal education and its status as a global hub for jurisprudence and legal studies.

O.P. Jindal Global University - QS Subject Rankings 2025

For the first time, JGU has been ranked the #3 private university in India and #274 globally in Social Sciences & Management. In Arts & Humanities, JGU secured the #1 private university spot in India and 360th worldwide. Under Social Sciences & Management, QS ranks 16 Narrow Subjects, with JGU eligible in four based on its programmes and research.

Additionally, JGU debuted as India’s #1 private university for Politics & International Studies, ranking in the 201-250 global category. JGU's Economics & Econometrics ranks #2 among private universities in India and 551-700 globally, while Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) secures #6 among private business schools in India and 451-500 worldwide.

• Law & Legal Studies: Ranked #1 in India for the sixth consecutive year and among the top 100 globally.
• Politics & International Studies: Ranked #1 private university in India and featured in the top 201-250 worldwide for the first time.
• Social Sciences & Management: Ranked #3 private university in India and secured the #274 position globally in its debut ranking.
• Arts & Humanities: Ranked #1 private university in India and placed #360 worldwide for the first time.
• Economics & Econometrics: Ranked #2 private university in India and listed among the top 551-700 globally in its first-ever ranking.
• Business & Management Studies: Ranked #6 private university in India and recognized among the top 451-500 globally.

Reflecting on this extraordinary achievement, 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. 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”.


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”.

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”.