India's steel and power industries are experiencing a surge in demand, creating a need for technically skilled professionals and innovative leaders. However, specialised educational and research institutions in these critical sectors are currently lacking.
Established in 2014, OP Jindal University (OPJU) serves as India's only university dedicated to steel and power industries. Located in Punjipathra, Raigarh, the University was granted full status by the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. Its engineering and management programmes are approved by AICTE.
Spread across a residential campus of 34 acres with over 300,000 square feet of academic space, the University offers: