O. P. Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh was founded under the aegis of Jindal Education and Welfare Society. The university was established by an Act of Legislature in the state assembly of Chhattisgarh in 2014. It aims at providing world class curriculum, quality education and training programmes to empower the youth that helps in the development of nation and make a mark in the world as well. The university is promoted by Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), a part of US$ 18 billion OP Jindal Group.
OPJU offers Undergraduate Engineering programme in the field of Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering. Admission in the university’s courses is on the basis of performance in JEE Mains and/or Chhattisgarh Pre Engineering Test (CGPET).
Facts and Figures of O. P. Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh:
Establishment Year |
2014 |
Type |
State Private University |
Approval |
AICTE |
Total No. of Books |
25000 |
Total No. of Journals |
3700 |
Total No. of Courses |
5 B. Tech. Courses |
Intake |
300 |
Auditorium Capacity |
250 |
No. of Boys Hostel |
3 |
Boys Hostel Accommodation |
1000 |
Girls Hostel Accommodation |
300 |
Percentage of Students Placed |
75 |
How to Reach |
20 Km from Raigarh Station |
Why to join O. P. Jindal University (OPJU), Raigarh:
Collaboration with International Institutes- OPJU has signed MoU with the Colorado School of Mining, USA, Changwan National University and University of Texas, Dallas, USA and College of New Caledonia (CNC), Canada to promote student learning experience in the global environment. It will also results in international exposure towards educational, professional, technical, and administrative knowledge.
Scholarships- The University has a provision of providing Scholarships to deserving meritorious students including arranging bank loans for students and offering assistantships based on means and merit. The university has provided 75000 INR to students who scores more or above than 93 percent.
Career Support- The university offers career supports to its students by providing Aptitude assessment and individual counseling, industry interactions and visits, participation in live projects, Personality and soft-skills development integrated with technical curriculum across all four years etc.