Current Affairs - National - Discussion

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), located in Sonipat, Haryana, became the first Institution of Eminence in India to receive accreditation from the Data Science Council of America (DASCA). The accreditation was granted under the World Data Science & AI Initiative (WDSAI) to align academic programs with international industry standards. The certification remains valid until 2031 and covers residential, non-residential, and online learning formats. Several AI and Data Science-related programs, including MBA, M.Sc., and undergraduate courses, received recognition under this framework. The achievement highlights the university’s growing focus on advanced technology education, ethical AI practices, and globally benchmarked academic excellence.