The convocation brought together graduating students, their families, faculty members, alumni and distinguished national and international dignitaries to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, innovation, and public service.

The ceremonies commenced with a Welcome Address and Presentation of the University Report by Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, who reflected on the University’s continued growth as a globally recognised institution committed to excellence in teaching, research, public service, and international collaborations. This was followed by the Chancellor’s Address by Mr. Naveen Jindal, Chancellor of JGU, who congratulated the graduating class and encouraged them to uphold the values of integrity, compassion, leadership, and nation-building throughout their professional and personal lives.

The occasion was graced with the presence of august luminaries, including Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.S. Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India; Professor (Dr.) Dawn Freshwater, Executive Director, Worldwide Universities Network and Former Vice Chancellor, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Dr. Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA; and Dr. Abhishek M. Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

Mr. Naveen Jindal, Founding Chancellor, JGU, congratulated the graduating students and said, “You graduate at a remarkable time in history. This world is looking towards India with hope and confidence. We have one of the youngest nations in the world. We are becoming a global leader in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, healthcare and research. But India’s strength will never be its economy alone. It will always be its 1.5 billion people and that is why your responsibility is much greater than that of previous generations. A degree may help you earn a livelihood but purpose gives meaning to your life. We dreamt of establishing this university as a fitting tribute to my father, Shri O.P. Jindal. He believed that the best gift you can give to anyone is a good-quality education. And he really believed in educating the girl child. This university is about creating a place where students would get a really conducive environment for learning.”

In his Convocation Address, the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Mr. Justice P.S. Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India, congratulated the successful students and their parents and said, “Today, we celebrate years of perseverance, discipline, and aspiration. We celebrate families who stood by their children through moments of uncertainty. Teachers who encouraged their students to think beyond the obvious and an institution that has nurtured talent with care and conviction. JGU stands as a tribute to the vision and generosity of Shri O.P. Jindal, whose belief in nation-building through education continues to inspire generations, and JGU is definitely one such university. It has emerged as one of India’s leading multidisciplinary universities. Modern-day challenges compel the generation to transcend disciplinary boundaries of formal education. Society will expect not just competence from you but also judgment. Whatever profession you choose, you will become custodians of institutions, and the obligation remains the same: to strengthen the rule of law and create a fair and just society.”

Professor (Dr.) Dawn Freshwater, Executive Director, Worldwide Universities Network, and Former Vice Chancellor, University of Auckland, New Zealand, was the Special Guest of Honour. She said, “Graduation is a culmination of vision, belief, experimentation, and failure. But today is also a moment when graduating students can look forward to the next stage in their lives. It is my intention to cause you to pause, to look up and to speak, to consciously reflect on the responsibility that enjoying a higher education brings. How it shapes your role and future in society and why this societal shaping cannot be left to accident! You are required to be fully present and fully intentional. For centuries, knowledge was scarce. Information travelled slowly. Expertise took years to acquire. Today, all that knowledge is in your hands right now. Over the next decade, yes, we can expect artificial intelligence to become more capable, more autonomous and more integrated but we can also work towards sharing a universal ethic, an ethic of social responsibility. Your future lies not in trying to imitate AI but in cultivating the qualities that machines cannot and do not possess.”

Chief Guest, Professor (Dr.) Tarun Khanna, Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, USA, said in his Convocation Address, “Good knowledge knows no boundaries. The principles remain the same: an enduring curiosity is what leads you forward. You must learn to understand and embrace failure. Follow your curiosity wherever it takes you, accept that failure will come nine times out of ten, even 99 times out of a 100, and each time, pick yourself up, learn from the experience, and keep moving forward. You are about to embark on the next stage of your lives and careers, thinking about how you will grow and succeed. Let me tell you this: life is unlikely to unfold according to your plan. Instead, it follows a greater design whose wisdom is often beyond our understanding. The best advice I can offer is to embrace that journey, travel through it with an open mind and learn from every experience along the way.”

On the second day, Dr. Abhishek M. Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), was the Chief Guest. He said, “Every convocation marks the completion of an academic journey, but the finest convocations remind us that they are, in truth, new beginnings. Each one of you has travelled a unique path defined by aspiration, sacrifice, perseverance, and achievement. Today, your accomplishments become part of the story of this institution, your profession, our nation and, indeed, humanity’s enduring pursuit of justice. Behind every graduate stands a story of encouragement, sacrifice and unwavering faith. Long before success was certain, you invested your time, energy and hope. You celebrated achievements, overcame disappointments, and quietly carried burdens that often went unseen. Knowledge alone will never be enough. Knowledge tells us what is possible; wisdom reminds us what is desirable. Skills enable us to earn a livelihood but values determine whether that livelihood serves society. Universities can impart knowledge but character is shaped collectively by the environment, experiences and people who influence us. Curiosity is the engine of progress and humility is its compass. That is why universities occupy such an important place in every civilisation. The true measure of a university lies in the questions it encourages, the ideas it nurtures, and the confidence with which it prepares its students to engage with a rapidly changing world. For this, I congratulate Shri Naveen Jindal on his vision in establishing JGU as a tribute to the memory of his father, Shri O.P. Jindal, whose unwavering commitment to education continues to inspire generations.”

Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, said in his address at the Convocation, “This year, JGU marks 17 years of its establishment. Our journey began with the vision to bring world-class education to India. What started in 2009 as an idea with a single school has evolved into a 12-school multidisciplinary institution; an institution that brings faculty from 51 countries of the world, students from 160+ countries, and has collaborated with 600+ leading institutions from 80+ countries to bring international experiences to the Indian higher education system. As we have grown stronger with over 16,000 students, we have also ensured a consistent expansion of our academic community to bring quality education to our students. Our institution-building activities contribute to addressing broader national challenges. In doing this, the principles of academic freedom and the pursuit of institutional excellence have underpinned our efforts.”

Located adjacent to the Nyayabhyasa Mandapam, the world’s largest moot court, India’s first Museum of the Chief Justices extends the vision of India’s first Constitution Museum by honouring the Supreme Court’s guardianship of these constitutional values. It pays tribute to the Chief Justices of India and generations of judges whose wisdom, integrity, and leadership have strengthened the rule of law and enriched India’s constitutional democracy for posterity.

Universities are entrusted with preserving knowledge while nurturing constitutional understanding, critical inquiry, and informed citizenship. The Chief Justices of India Museum reflects this enduring mission by documenting, interpreting, and preserving the leadership, jurisprudence, and institutional legacy of the Supreme Court of India in shaping the constitutional journey of the nation.

Together with the Constitution Museum, it stands as a lasting institution of learning, scholarship, reflection, and public engagement with the ideals, institutions, and constitutional values that sustain the Republic. Through this museum, we aspire to deepen constitutional literacy, strengthen democratic consciousness, foster respect for the rule of law and judicial independence, and inspire present and future generations to recognise that the preservation of constitutional values is a shared national responsibility.

The Chief Justices of India Museum explores justice as an evolving idea, tracing how the Supreme Court of India, through its Chief Justices and Judges, has shaped the nation’s constitutional democracy. It presents the office of the Chief Justice as a living institution that has interpreted, protected, and strengthened the Constitution through moments of national transformation.

By bringing together law, history, memory, scholarship, and public engagement, the museum celebrates the collective legacy of successive Chief Justices and reflects on how their leadership has guided the constitutional journey of independent India through moments of challenge, change, and transformation. It offers visitors an opportunity to understand not only the evolution of constitutional jurisprudence but also the enduring role of the judiciary in safeguarding democratic institutions and the rule of law.

Collections & Experiences

The museum houses an abundance of historical material on the Chief Justices of India and their landmark judgments, alongside an exclusive Oral History Project documenting the lives of the living Chief Justices beyond the Bench. Through these conversations, they share their epiphanies, aspirations, experiences, and inspirations, offering unique insights into the human dimensions of judicial leadership.

The museum also creates reflective spaces through artistic interpretations of significant constitutional judgments and the guiding principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, inviting every visitor to contemplate their own role in the universal pursuit of justice and the preservation of constitutional democracy.

Five Galleries

The museum comprises five galleries, each with a distinct character and purpose.

Gallery I – Pathways to Justice explores social movements and landmark Supreme Court decisions that transformed India’s constitutional landscape through artistic renderings.

Gallery II – Pillars of Justice invites visitors to discover the lives, leadership, and legacies of the Chief Justices who shaped the Supreme Court of India.

Gallery III – Hall of Constitutional Voices preserves the living memory of constitutional justice through archival recordings and oral histories.

Gallery IV – Keystones of Justice brings defining constitutional judgments to life through immersive exhibits that illuminate the process and significance of constitutional decision-making.

Gallery V – Ideas of Justice functions as a sculpture garden that invites visitors to reflect upon their own responsibilities as citizens in upholding the ideals of justice, constitutional morality, and democratic citizenship.

The Chief Justices of India Museum is a space where the JGU community and the wider public can trace the remarkable journey of India’s constitutional democracy, engage deeply with the ideas and institutions that have shaped our Republic, and renew their commitment to the ideals enshrined in the Preamble and realised through the Constitution of India.

At the 39th ACUNS Annual Meeting at NOVA University Lisbon, Professor Bhavya Tandon of Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) presented a paper on environmental harm from coal mining in India, while Professor Geetanjali Dhankhar examined youth participation in climate governance. Prof. Kaveri Gupta, Dr. Angel Selvaraj, Dr. Vernon Dmello and Dr. Divya Dubey of JIBS also spoke on multilateralism, adolescent well-being and the psychological foundations of community resilience.

At the 27th World Congress of IACAPAP in Hamburg, Dr. Vasundharaa S. Nair, Prof. (Dr.) Mohita Junnarkar and Rohini Malik represented JIBS with research spanning peer support systems, relational distress and cyberbullying prevention among young people.

At the European Conference on Positive Psychology in Dublin, JIBS Dean Dr. Pulkit Khanna spoke on designing evidence-based positive psychology curricula, using gratitude as a working example.

At the 51st National Conference of IACP in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, Dr. Indupriya B joined conversations on the future of clinical psychology in the era of AI.

JIBS faculty members secures research grant

A research team comprising Dr. Vipin Vijay Nair (Principal Investigator), Associate Professor, JIBS, ; Dr. Girraj Sharma (Co-Principal Investigator), Assistant Professor, JIBS; and Dr. Garima Pal (Co-Principal Investigator), Assistant Professor, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai, has been awarded a competitive research grant of Rs 7,50,000 by National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi).

The research will explore the intersection of crime science, forensic investigation and emerging technologies, with a focus on developing innovative approaches that can contribute to more effective and scientifically informed criminal investigation practices. The project seeks to contribute to the evolving landscape of technology-enabled criminal investigation and forensic practice, particularly by examining how innovative and interdisciplinary approaches can strengthen investigative processes, evidence management and the broader administration of criminal justice. The underlying research is intended to support greater scientific rigour and reliability within investigative processes.

The grant will bring together expertise across criminology, behavioural sciences, forensic science, law and technology, while also fostering research collaboration across leading institutions in the field of criminal justice education and research.

Faculty Development Programme

JIBS concluded its two-day Faculty Development Programme, bringing together leading academicians and publishing experts to equip faculty with practical insights for excellence in higher education.

The programme opened with Dr. Pulkit Khanna, Dean, JIBS, and Dr. Vasundharaa S. Nair S. Nair, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, setting the vision for the sessions ahead. Participants then explored innovative approaches to teaching and assessment with Dr. Amit Gautam, Professor at National Institute of Education Planning and Administration (NIEPA), followed by an engaging session on team building and leadership by Dr. Ruchika Jain, Adjunct Faculty at IILM, New Delhi.

Day two focused on strengthening research and scholarly impact. Dr. Saurabh Sood, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School and Assistant Dean, Office of the Dean of Research (Projects, Grants and Publications), shared strategies for securing and managing research grants. Ms. Satvinder Kaur, Executive Editor at Springer Nature, guided participants through the evolving landscape of book publishing, while Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor at IGNOU, concluded the programme with practical insights on publishing in high-quality journals using AI ethically and responsibly.

At the Excel for Workplace, an open for all learning programme to make everyday data-related tasks simpler and more efficient, participants learned how to use Microsoft Excel to manage data, create reports, and increase productivity.

The Facilities Management Soft Services Programme improved operational learning. The sessions focused on service quality, professional conduct, customer orientation, workplace discipline and operational standards. Participants discussed the importance of consistent and responsive support services for a positive and well-managed campus environment.

The Fire Safety Awareness Programme explained fire prevention methods, evacuation procedures, emergency response actions and correct use of fire safety equipment. The Emergency Trauma Management programme provided healthcare professionals at the JGU Health Centre the opportunity to refresh core skills in trauma assessment, stabilisation of the patient, emergency response and coordinated clinical care.

Employees also had opportunities for professional development outside the institution. The programmes — such as Administrative Excellence in Practice: A Hands-on Programme for Modern HEIs at IIM Jammu and the Pregnancy Study Group in Diabetes Conference in Goa — exposed the participants to the current practices in higher education administration, documentation, communication, coordination and service delivery and recent advances in diabetes management during pregnancy, evidence-based clinical practice and maternal healthcare.

These defense sessions spanned the core domains of law, behavioural sciences, management, government & public policy, and higher education. Each of these seven defenses represented a critical knowledge-building exercise. The intense question-and-answer sessions pushed the boundaries of current theories, offering fresh perspectives on complex societal, legal, and organisational challenges. By challenging existing paradigms, the scholars opened fresh avenues for future research, policy-making, and industry practices.

The bootcamp was led by Dr Nira Rehman, Lecturer and Curriculum Designer, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, and Dr Mousumi Mukherjee of IIHEd. Faculty members of IIHEd and academics from JGU and other universities in Delhi participated.

Discussions drew on the personal and professional experiences of participants, laying the theoretical groundwork for a forthcoming book scheduled for completion by 2027.

The rankings have recognised Jindal Global Law School as the first ranked and best private law institute in India. The BBA programme of Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) is ranked the first and the best BBA programme in India. JGBS launched the BBA programme only in 2016 and it has become its flagship programme and has been ranked as number 1 in India in barely 7 years.

The Outlook-ICARE Rankings is one of the most trusted university rankings of India, with an extensive and fair methodology which is subject to extensive research and continuous refinement. Their ranking methodology evaluates Higher Education Institutions based on five core criteria in a final overall score on a scale of 1000:

1. Academic and Research Excellence
2. Industry Interface and Placements
3. Infrastructure & Facilities
4. Governance & Admissions
5. Diversity & Outreach

JGU has scored impressively in all the parameters and acquired the highest score ever acquired by a private university with a total score of 922.44 points out of 1000, making JGU India’s first ranked state-private university.

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JGU is ranked as the No. 1 Private University in India by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023 for the third year in a row. JGU has also been recognised in the Top 500 Universities as per the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. In April 2023, JGLS retained its position as the No. 1 Law School in India as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. JGU retained the top spot in the Education World India Private University Rankings 2023-24 for the category of Liberal Arts and Humanities.