O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) becomes first Indian Institution of Eminence accredited by Data Science Council of America (DASCA)

Key facts

• O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), located in Sonipat, Haryana, is the first Institution of Eminence in India to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA).
• The accreditation was awarded under the World Data Science & AI Initiative (WDSAI), a global platform led by DASCA that supports universities in adopting internationally benchmarked standards.
• The accreditation is valid through 2031 and covers residential, non-residential, and online delivery formats.
• The DASCA Professional Certification Board (DPCB) and the Ethics Control Council (ECC) ensure the rigor and ethical standards of the accredited programmes.
• Seven JGU programmes aligned with DASCA standards include: M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, B.A. in AI & Law, BBA (Hons.) Business Analytics, M.Des. (AI-powered UX), MBA in Business Analytics, MBA in Business and Law, and MBA in AI for Business.