Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), Sonepat, a private institution, is India’s first Global Policy School. The institute offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses across the disciplines of International Relations, International Law and International Business. Admissions to the JSIA Sonepat is done on the basis of ACT/ SAT/ LSAT-India/ JSAT. JSIA offers world class inter-disciplinary education that connects a completely new mega-discipline that can be labelled as ‘global policy studies’ or ‘world affairs studies’.

Jindal School of International Affairs Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2011 | Private
Affiliated to JSU, Sonepat
Courses UG, PG & PhD
Application Mode | Application Fee Online & Offline | INR 3000
Admission Criteria Merit + Entrance based
Accepted Exams National: SAT/ ACT/LSAT University: JSAT
Facilities Global Library, Health Centre, Recreational Centres, Internships, etc
Official Website https://jgu.edu.in/jsia/
Admission Helpdesk +91 8930110960 | +91 8930300763
Address O.P. Jindal Global (Institution of Eminence Deemed To Be University) Sonipat, Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur village Sonipat, Haryana-131001, Delhi NCR, India

Jindal School of International Affairs Courses

JSIA Sonepat offers UG, PG and PhD Courses in the discipline of Global Affairs, Diplomacy, Law and Business, International Relations and many more. Tabulated below are details for the same.

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
B.A. (Hons.) Global Affairs, Political Science, Diplomacy & Foreign Policy 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks + Obtained a valid score in ACT/ SAT/ JSAT/ LSAT 
M.A. Diplomacy, Law and Business (Residential & Non-Residential) Bachelor’s degree in B.A./ B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.E./ B.Tech/ BBA/ LL.B/ MBBS + Obtained a valid score in ACT/ SAT/ JSAT/ LSAT 
M.A (Online)  International Relations Strategy and Security Bachelor’s Degree in any Disciplines 
Ph.D - Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade

Check: JSIA Sonepat Courses and Fees

The candidates can apply for admission through online and offline mode. A brief about the same is mentioned below:

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the institute and register with an active email address. 
  • Login details will be emailed to your registered email account
  • Fill in the application form with all the details.
  • Upload scanned copies of passport size photograph and signature.
  • Click on “Submit”.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 3000.

Note: An Online Application Number will be displayed when you successfully submit the online form. The candidates are advised to use this Application Number as a reference for any further communication.

JSIA Selection Criteria

There are three rounds for selection of the candidates. They are:

  • Round 1: Submit a personal statement of about 300 words.
  • Round 2: Appear for an interview. The candidates who have given SAT/ACT/LSAT exams are required to appear for JSAT.
  • Round 3: Shortlisted candidates are required to pay the Registration Refundable Fee following which they will be given Final Offer of Admissions.

Jindal School of International Affairs Facilities

  • Food Courts: The college has a world class Food Court – “Biswamil Bistro” reflecting the global aspirations and Indian traditions. A wide range of Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian food options are thus available for the benefit of the Students, Faculty, Staff and Guests/Visitors.
  • Global Library: The Library has a collection of about 48000 print volumes and an array of electronic resources. The print collection includes books, monographs, research reports, law reports, and back volumes of periodicals etc.
  • Health Care: The university has a permanent health centre with all essential equipment and assistance available for students. It has separate male and female wards, consultation rooms, physiotherapy treatment rooms, counselling rooms, etc.
  • Sports Facilities: Sports and fitness activities are an integral component of JSLH. Under the supervision of qualified coaches and instructors, the students indulge in practice sessions in order to fulfill their aspirations of wearing university colors/jerseys.

Jindal School of International Affairs Faculty

JSIA has highly qualified full-time faculty who serve as role models to impact students’ academic and personal competencies. The faculty is recruited based on measures, including diversity of geographical origin, gender, educational qualifications and professional experience. JSIA has a total of 733 faculty members and has a faculty and student ratio of 1:9. The faculty are drawn from highly experienced universities from across the world. 

Check: JSIA Sonepat Faculty

Jindal School of International Affairs FAQs 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at JSIA Sonepat?

Ans. The top recruiters at JSIA Sonepat are NITI Aayog, MHRD, FICCI, Greenpeace, Wipro, I-PAC, Republic, The Economist, etc.

Ques. What is the weightage criteria of JSAT?

Ans. The weightage criteria for JSAT is as follows:

English Verbal 40%
Logical Reasoning 40%
Quantitative Skills 20%

Ques. Does JSAT Sonepat provide scholarships?

Ans. JSIA awards Merit cum Means Scholarships to deserving students. The MCM Scholarship covers the tuition fee only. The eligibility criteria includes annual family income, and graduation score and faculty interview score.

Ques. I have given the SAT exam. Do I need to appear for JSAT?

Ans. No. The candidates who have given SAT/ACT/LSAT exams are exempted from JSAT. 

Ques. Does JSAT have any international collaborations?

Ans. JSIA offers student exchanges and collaborative degree programs for BA and MA students, as well as opportunities to intern at leading think tanks. Under the student exchange program, BA and MA students spend 1-2 semesters at a partner university. Some of the International Partners of JSAT are:

  • Universidad Pontificia Comillas
  • Geneva School of Diplomacy
  • University of Basel
  • University Of Guelph
  • University Of Birmingham
  • University For Peace
  • Queen Mary University Of London
  • University Of Warsaw
  • Beijing Foreign Studies University
  • IDC Herzliya
  • Fudan University
  • National Chengchi University
  • Tsinghua University
  • Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey
  • KROK University, Ukraine