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.
Q: How is the Liberal Arts programmes of OP Jindal Global University?
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.
Q: What are people's opinions on JSLH for BA?
People's opinions on JSLH for BA are as follows:
It is one of the best college in sonipet to pursue the BA course.
Top Recruiters ICICI Bank, Reliance, PVR, Faber, HDFC BankOP Jindal Global University popularly known JGU boasts nine schools in the domains of Law, Business, International Affairs, Government and Public Policy, Liberal Arts and Humanities, Journalism and Communication, Banking and Finance, Art and Architecture and Environment Sustainability.
JGU has completed its placements for the year 2023 for Business School and the highest international package stood at INR 23 LPA and the highest domestic package stood at INR 11 LPA.
During the placement drive of 2023 at JGBS, the highest international package stood at INR 23 LPA. Some of the top recruiters includes ICICI Bank, Reliance, PVR, Faber, HDFC Bank and many Others.
Q: How is life at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities?
Life at the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities is a vibrant and enriching experience. Students are encouraged to think critically, creatively, and independently, and to explore their passions in a supportive and interdisciplinary environment.
Academics at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities are rigorous and challenging, but students are also given the opportunity to pursue their interests through internships, research projects, and study abroad programs. The faculty is world-class and committed to helping students succeed.
In addition to academics, the Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, so students can get involved in their community and make lifelong friends. The campus is also home to a variety of state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, performing arts centre, and sports complex.
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: How is the student life at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities?
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: What is unique about JSLH?
Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (JSLH) is the fifth school of O. P. Jindal Global University and is at the centre of its vibrant intellectual life. There are various points which makes JSLH unique:
- Small class sizes: All JSLH classes are capped at a maximum of 30 students, enabling an interactive form of learning.
- Experiential Learning: Students learn through reflection and hands-on activity as in community engagement.
- Field-based Learning: Many courses in JSLH incorporate field-based learning.
- Mentorship: Each student is assigned a faculty member as a mentor that she/he meets each fortnight to assess their progress in the program.
- Training to think in interdisciplinary terms: A range of foundation courses train students to appreciate an interdisciplinary learning. JSLH aims to use technology as a tool and as a language; create gender awareness; and develop strong skills of ethical awareness through all its courses.
- A robust internationalization programme: incorporated in its curriculum and study abroad opportunities, encourages students to see the world beyond India’s borders and see the self as one among many different nations and classes.
- Emphasis on student research: Students are encouraged to work on a variety of research projects as part of a course. JSLH was the first school to start an Undergraduate Research Conference, inviting applications from across universities in India. Students have the opportunity to pursue individual research projects, as well as collaborate with faculty members through the many research centres across JGU.
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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