Jindal varsity secures first entry in Times education rankings
OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has attained a landmark achievement with an exceptional national and global debut in its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, securing top positions across multiple disciplines in one of the world’s most rigorous and data-driven university ranking systems.
The university ranked 1 in India for law, placing within the top 300 globally among universities from 53 countries and ranked 2 in India for psychology, placed within the top 500 globally among institutions from 64 countries and territories. JGU further strengthened its global standing in arts & humanities, social sciences and business & economics, reinforcing its position as a leading multidisciplinary global university in India.
The Times Higher Education Subject Rankings 2026 assessed 2,191 universities from 115 countries and territories, with only institutions meeting stringent thresholds for data credibility, teaching excellence and research performance included. JGU’s strong performance in this highly selective global evaluation highlights its rapid academic rise and expanding international reputation.
“I extend special congratulations to JGU for its undisputed leadership in the subjects recognised by THE 2026 Rankings and I thank the faculty members, research community, and professional staff whose dedication, data stewardship and institutional commitment made this achievement possible,” said Navin Jindal, Founding Chancellor, JGU.
“These rankings firmly position JGU as India’s leading multidisciplinary institution, at a time when India now has the second-highest number of ranked universities globally, behind only the United States. They stand as a powerful testament to our shared commitment to academic rigour, research innovation, international collaboration, and institutional excellence,” said Professor C Rajkumar, founding Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Padmanabha Ramanujam, Dean, Office of Academic Governance & Student Life, who led the rigorous rankings process said, “JGU has made a remarkable national and international debut through its first-ever recognition in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
