The school believes in the Learning by doing resulting into interactive and case based study, says Programme Director
Program Director Nishi Mishra of the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities speaks in-depth about the origins of the institution in an interview with Shiksha.com. She goes into great length, discussing the many programmes provided by the institute, the instructional methodology, the application procedure, and numerous steps taken by the institute to help students become industry-ready.
Mishra is in charge of Admissions and Outreach for the JSLH School. She possesses more than 12 years of experience in the education industry and has worked with foreign Universities like Strathclyde Business School.
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Q: What makes Jindal School of Liberal Arts and humanities stand out from other institutes
A: The 10 majors offered at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities along with the opportunity to do a self-designed major alongside doing expressive arts makes the programme unique in every sense. The self-designed major enables the student to create their own major if they have two or more subjects in their mind to pursue and they don’t wish to leave anyone of them.
Commonly asked questions
As per the details colated from verified students' reviews on Shiksha, students of the Liberal Arts course at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (OP Jindal Global University) have reviewed the institute on various parameters. The statements mentioned against placements, infrastructure and faculty are mentioned below:
Placements:
- The placement opportunities provided by OP Jindal University are vast and constructive.
- firms such as Amazon, Airtel, Pratham, Indus Law, Kotak life insurance, visit the campus for placement opportunities.
- Whoever applies for placements get placed. Almost 50% of the batch prefers to go for higher studies with in the country or abroad.
Faculty & Curriculum:
- Faculty is outstanding. They made me love studies. The curriculum makes you an all-rounder so that you gain knowledge about everything around you.
- The faculty is highly qualified, coming from different backgrounds and regions (Eg: Japan, the USA, Germany & India.
- Students choose their specialisation in the fourth semester with an option to create their own major by integrating subjects and studying courses as electives from different disciplines. The courses are based on gaining practical experiential knowledge in addition to the relevant theoretical information and prepare the students for all kinds of future opportunities.
Infrastructure
- There are separate housing blocks for boys and girls with 3 or 4 sharing rooms. The rooms are furnished with beds, study tables, side tables, cupboards, chairs, dustbins, etc.
- The best campus in India. Every other campus I have been to is subpar before Jindal. Classrooms and hostel are with modern design. The college is luxurious and liberal space for students to experience real college life.
- The academic block is divided into four towers and has 24*7 Wi-Fi access, camera and microphone-equipped classrooms, girls, boys and gender-neutral washrooms, a mess on each floor, a 24 hours accessible global library, common reading rooms, computer labs, and common rooms for rejuvenation, vending machines, etc.
Based on the reviews mentioned by the students, it can be considered a great option to pursue BA (Hons) in the field of Liberal Arts. However, the final choice of taking admission to this college must depend on whether the student is eligible for this college, is comfortable with the location and is able to afford the fee charged by the institute after considering the scholarship opportunities.
Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities is at the centre of its vibrant intellectual life. The life of a student at JSLH is brisk and busy, but not hectic. From the first morning class till the last evening one, it is buzzing and vibrant. Everyday at JSLH is mostly devoted to the rigour of classroom learning and engagement, exemplified by heated, but healthy discussions. During breaks, candidates take a quick trip to the library to borrow reading material, grab a cup of coffee on-the-go and then get ready for another round of classroom discussion.
Q: About the inception of Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, various courses/specialisations offered
A: The school started in the year 2013 with a specialised degree in the BA (Hons). Liberal Arts & Humanities programme and a dual degree opportunity with Rollin’s College, US and Deakin University, Australia.
Q: Please talk in brief about your Teaching methodology
A: The school believes in the ideology of Learning by doing and that is why the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities classrooms are interactive and based on case studies. Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities classrooms are relatively smaller as compared to any other class. We have only 30 students in a classroom for better interactive studies, peer learning. The students go for food walk,Old Delhi, Dharmsala and Buddhist Monastery at Varanasi.
Q: What is the admission process? How does the format make sure that the right students get selected/shortlisted?
A: The admissions process at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities is a holistic process where equal weightage is given academics and extra co-curricular activities. The student goes through a four-fold process where first they complete the application, go through interaction with the admissions head (Application scrutiny round), Faculty Interview and EE (JSAT if Sat or ACT is not given by the student)
Q: Apart from academics what other aspects of a student are checked while selection.
A: Apart from academics we look at the participation in the extra co-curricular activities of the candidate. We just not rely on academic performance but also on the skill development of the student, internships or any other certification course done by the student.
Q: What are some initiatives being taken/planned by you school to make its student’s industry ready?
A: The student while being in the programme goes through 4 mandatory internships which helps them attain the skills required for the Industry not only that but they can also apply to Universities abroad for Summer and Winter School, Elective exchange programme and immersion programmes. This dissertation project in the third year helps the student with applied major knowledge which makes them industry ready.
Q: As a School, How does Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (JSLH) ensure that students gets extra exposure apart from academics?
A: Foreign language engagement, industry projects, dual degree programme, creative study classes, and immersion programmes abroad all these initiatives apart from the regular classes.
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JSLH BA admission is done basis evaluation of personal statement, supplemental questions, class 10 & 12 marks and SAT/ACT/JSAT score.
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Yes, Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities is a private institute. JSLH and was established in 2013. It is the 5th school of OP Jindal Global University. OP Jindal University is approved by the UGC, AIU, and MHRD. The college gives an interdisciplinary liberal arts education of a global stand
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The JSLH faculty members are highly qualified and carry with them decades worth of experience in both academics and industry. Most of the members are PhD holders. Students will also get to learn from field trips and research opportunities guided by the faculty of the institute. Students get access
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Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities acceptes national entrance exams such as JSAT, SAT, ACT, and valid CUETscores. JSLH entrance exams are followed by counselling, GD, and PI rounds. It is mandatory for students to qualify the one of the exams before admission.
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Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities's application process is online. To get admission to this college follow the steps below for the online application:
- Visit the official website, i.e., jgu.edu.in/jslh.
- Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.
- Register with the basic details such as mobile numb
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Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities has an anti-ragging cell. The Institute takes action against the students involved in ragging. The students are also required to fill out the anti-ragging form. For further details regarding this, students can write a letter to the college or contact the
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There are plenty of facilities provided to the students at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities. Some of them are as follows:
- 24x7 Health center with a medical officer.
- State-of-the-art sports facility, known as Naveen Jindal Sports Academy. This has arrangments made for badminton, tennis, b
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The minimum eligibility fopr PhD at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, OP Jindal Global University is having;
- Master's Degree in:
(a) Business Administration or Economics or Commerce or in allied subjects or in Engineering/ Technology with at least 55% marks
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