OP Jindal University: Pioneering Education for Tomorrow's Leaders

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:

  • Undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in engineering, management, and sciences
  • Specialised research at the Centre of Steel Technology and Product Development
  • Cutting-edge labs and hands-on learning pedagogy
  • Global collaborations and mentorship from industry experts
  • School of Engineering (SOE): B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Computer Science, Civil and Electrical Engineering
  • School of Management (SOM): B.Com (Hons), BBA, MBA and PhD in Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations
  • School of Science (SOS): BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
  • Centre of Steel Technology and Product Development (CSTPD): Research on reducing carbon footprint and promoting green steel making

Impact

45+

programmes across disciplines,

focusing on experiential learning and industry-linked curriculum.

Ranked No. 1

Private University

in India (QS World University Rankings 2011-2023) and awarded NAAC A+++ by UGC.

 

Thousands of graduates

excelling in steel, power, and allied industries, supported by a 1:9 faculty-student ratio.

No. 1

Green University

Award winner in Chhattisgarh.

State Rank 1

in IIRF 2024 and

recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.