JGBS has also emerged as the No. 1 private university business school in India for its MBA programme. The significance of this achievement becomes even more evident in the larger context of India’s expanding presence in global management education.

The QS 91视频 MBA Rankings 2027 feature 19 India-based MBA providers, with five institutions making their debut this year. Leading this new cohort is JGU, making its historic first entry in the rankings in the 171-180 global band.

JGBS is only in the 16th year of its institutional journey, making its entry into the world’s Top 200 a remarkable recognition of the School’s growing national and global standing in management education. Notably, in its very first appearance in the rankings, JGBS has been ranked ahead of several of India’s long-established management institutions, including IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow and IIM Udaipur.

JGU has also secured the 23rd position in Asia among 81 MBA programmes, including a strong 16th position in Asia for Employability.

The QS 91视频 MBA Rankings evaluate programmes across five key dimensions: employability, thought leadership, diversity, value for money, and alumni outcomes.

Commenting on the historic milestone, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, JGU, said, “JGBS entering the world’s Top 200 business schools in its very first appearance in the QS 91视频 MBA Rankings is a historic moment for JGU. For a business school that is only in the 16th year of its institutional journey, this is an extraordinary achievement. I would like to express our deepest gratitude to our Chancellor, Mr. Naveen Jindal, whose vision, enduring support and commitment to building a world-class university in India have enabled us to pursue excellence with ambition and purpose. This recognition belongs to our faculty, students, alumni and colleagues whose collective efforts have built JGBS into the institution it is today.”

The recognition in the QS 91视频 MBA Rankings 2027 represents another important milestone in JGBS’s journey of institution-building. The School has steadily strengthened its research ecosystem, international collaborations, industry engagement, student experience and opportunities for global learning and academic exchange. An important milestone in this journey has been the achievement of AACSB accreditation, reflecting JGBS’s commitment to internationally recognised standards of business education. Together with its growing research impact, global partnerships and graduate outcomes, this has enabled JGBS to build a distinctive identity in management and business education in India and internationally.

The achievement also reflects the collective contribution of faculty members, students, alumni, academic leadership and professional teams across JGBS and JGU. The academic accomplishments and research of its faculty, the achievements and leadership of its students, the growing impact of its alumni and the confidence placed in its graduates by employers have collectively contributed to the School’s growing national and global reputation.

With its historic debut among the Top 200 business schools in the world, JGBS marks a new chapter in its journey towards building globally recognised management education and preparing future-ready leaders for a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world.

Addressing the event, Mr. Narayana Murthy said: “India can create jobs through ideas and enterprise which is the only way for our country to become a developed nation in the future. It is important to note that everything we do in our lives is the result of the culture instilled in us through family values, peers and our environment as hard work, honesty, respect and integrity must come before personal gain. We need to ensure that younger colleagues follow good principles and that every decision they take brings respect from society and stakeholders.”

“The softest pillow is a clear conscience,” Mr. Narayana Murthy advised the young audience at the exclusive interaction at JGU. “It’s very simple to do the right thing if you set it as the benchmark.” He recalled his early days at university and said that he had been raised in a value system that imparted the key idea that getting respect from society is the most satisfying result in one’s entrepreneurial journey. Speaking about failure, he shared that his first company had not worked and then he had set up Infosys. “Failure is like a series of steps towards success. If you learn lessons from it and do not repeat those mistakes, then you can overcome failure. You should not get demotivated by failure into inaction. Scientists and researchers do not give up if they do not get results. They are trained to introspect and start again. You need to think rationally with concentration and then succeed,” he advised the students.

Mr. K. Jairaj, IAS, Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, gave the Special Address and congratulated JGU on its 17th University Day and spoke about the technological, entrepreneurial and philanthropic milestones of Infosys under the leadership of Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy, a true nation builder.

In his address, Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor, JGU, said, “It is my honour to welcome Mr. Narayana Murthy who has demonstrated through his own extraordinary journey how a world-class institution can be built in India and earn global respect. JGU has a similar vision: institutions are sustained not only by buildings, resources, rankings or reputations. They are sustained by values and they endure when integrity becomes institutional culture, when excellence becomes habit and when leadership becomes responsibility. India possesses an extraordinary civilisational heritage of learning. Our ambition was to renew India’s historic place in the global world of ideas and knowledge. We often speak about inter-generational equity in the context of sustainable development – the idea that one generation must not pursue its progress by diminishing the opportunities available to future generations. We, at JGU today, are custodians of something that belongs not only to us but also to generations whom we may never meet.”

The University Day also saw the release of the JGU Research Report 2026.

Prof. Mohan is one of India’s most distinguished scholars and commentators on international relations, Indian foreign policy, Asian geopolitics and India-US relations. Over an exceptional academic and public policy career, he has held senior positions at leading universities, think-tanks and policy institutions in India, Singapore and the USA. He has served as the founding Director of Carnegie India; Director of the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore; Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University; and the Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in International Affairs at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. He has also served on India’s National Security Advisory Board.

Prof. Mohan holds a Master’s degree in Nuclear Physics and a Ph.D. in International Relations. His influential books include Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India’s New Foreign Policy, Impossible Allies: Nuclear India, United States and the 91视频 Order, Samudra Manthan: Sino-Indian Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, Modi’s World: Expanding India’s Sphere of Influence and The New Asian Geopolitics: Military Power and Regional Order. His scholarship has contributed significantly to debates on Indian foreign and security policy, great-power relations, maritime strategy and Asian geopolitics.

As Director of MJIAS, Prof. Mohan will work closely with Prof. (Dr.) Mohan Kumar, Director General of MJIAS, Dean, Office of the Vice Chancellor, JGU, and former Ambassador of India to France; and Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU and President of MJIAS, to shape the next phase of the Institute’s intellectual and institutional development.

MJIAS was established at JGU through the vision and generous endowment of Ms. Asha Jadeja Motwani, distinguished philanthropist and venture capitalist committed to strengthening intellectual, educational, technological and people-to-people engagement between India and the USA. Her vision led to the creation of MJIAS as an institution dedicated to building enduring intellectual bridges between the two countries and advancing understanding of the evolving India-US partnership.

Prof. Raja Mohan’s appointment marks an important new chapter for MJIAS and JGU. The ambition is to develop MJIAS not simply as a centre for studying America, but as a globally recognised intellectual institution that advances original scholarship, nurtures future scholars, convenes consequential conversations and builds enduring intellectual and institutional bridges between India and the United States.

Under Prof. Mohan’s leadership, MJIAS will pursue a sustained programme of basic and original research, with particular emphasis on three critical vectors shaping the India-USA partnership – defence, technology and energy. Its publications will include commissioned research papers, policy briefs, essays and a proposed Focus on America research series. Developing the next generation of scholars through postdoctoral fellowships, research opportunities, mentorship and engagement between young researchers from India and the USA will be a central priority.

Professor Mohan will also lead The America Roundtable, a regular closed-door forum bringing together scholars, diplomats, policymakers, business leaders, journalists and strategic thinkers for candid conversations on developments in the USA and their implications for India and the world.

Two major convening initiatives – the annual Motwani India-US Dialogue in India and the Motwani Forum in the United States, whose first edition is envisaged for 2027 – will create a distinctive transnational platform connecting influential voices from both countries. MJIAS will also expand its intellectual network across India, forge partnerships with leading institutions worldwide, strengthen the Annual Rajeev Motwani Lecture, engage distinguished international visitors and enhance its publications, podcasts and digital engagement.

Speaking about the appointment, Professor (Dr.) C. Raja Mohan said, “I am delighted to take up this appointment and contribute to the next phase of MJIAS. The India-US relationship is undergoing a profound transformation amid new challenges and possibilities in a changing global order. There is a need for deeper bilateral conversations on trade, energy, defence, science, technology, innovation and education. MJIAS has a remarkable opportunity to generate new ideas for the future of this partnership. I look forward to working with Ms. Asha Jadeja Motwani, Professor C. Raj Kumar, Professor Mohan Kumar and colleagues in India and the United States to build a vibrant, globally connected centre for research, scholarship and dialogue.”

Welcoming Professor Mohan, Ms. Asha Jadeja Motwani, Chairperson of the Board and benefactor of MJIAS, said, “Professor Raja Mohan brings an extraordinary combination of scholarship, strategic insight, intellectual independence and profound understanding of India and the United States. My vision for MJIAS has always been to build bridges of ideas, knowledge, innovation and people between India and America. His leadership gives us an exceptional opportunity to advance that vision and establish MJIAS as a truly global institution.”

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and Co-Chairperson of the Board of MJIAS, said, “I warmly welcome Professor C. Raja Mohan’s appointment. He is one of India’s most respected thinkers on foreign policy, geopolitics and India-US relations, and his intellectual leadership will greatly enrich MJIAS. I commend Asha Jadeja Motwani for her extraordinary philanthropy and vision that made MJIAS possible, and JGU for translating that vision into an ambitious global platform for scholarship and dialogue. I look forward to working with Professor Mohan and the Board to build MJIAS as an influential intellectual bridge between India and the United States.”

Prof. (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar said, Professor Raja Mohan is one of India’s most distinguished intellectual voices on foreign policy and international relations. His appointment marks a defining moment for MJIAS. “The India-US relationship today encompasses defence, technology, energy, trade, innovation, education and global governance. Our ambition is to build MJIAS into a world-class institution producing original knowledge, nurturing future scholars and creating influential platforms for dialogue. Professor Mohan brings the intellectual stature, strategic imagination and global networks to help realise this ambition,” he said.

Prof. (Dr.) Mohan Kumar said, “Professor Raja Mohan has spent decades studying and shaping the intellectual conversation around India’s foreign policy and the changing global order. His scholarship, experience and understanding of India-US relations will greatly strengthen MJIAS. We look forward to building a rigorous research culture and deepening engagement with scholars, policymakers, diplomats, business leaders and strategic thinkers in India, the United States and around the world.”

Mr. Biju Dominic, Chief Evangelist, Fractal Analytics and Author of MicroStimuli: The New Science of Persuasion, was the Masterclass facilitator. He introduced participants to the fascinating world of behaviour architecture, an interdisciplinary approach bringing together cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, behavioural economics, and design to understand how human behaviour is shaped and how interventions can be designed for meaningful change.

Drawing from the book on MicroStimuli, the session offered a powerful exploration of how small, precisely designed stimuli can influence attention, choices, decisions, and behaviour. The Masterclass encouraged participants to look beyond large-scale interventions and recognise that meaningful behavioural change can sometimes begin with something remarkably small-a carefully designed stimulus at precisely the right moment.

JIBS organised another masterclass on ‘The Psychology of Gender-Based Violence: Understanding Victims, Perpetrators and Systems’ on September 21 for students of the Forensic and Investigative Psychology cohort. The session was delivered by Dr. Shalini Mittal, Associate Professor, Bennett University, who engaged students in understanding gender-based violence through psychological and forensic perspectives, with a focus on victims, perpetrators, trauma, and the broader systems within which violence occurs.

JIBS doctoral scholar awarded IACCP scholarship

Khushi Mehrotra, doctoral scholar at JIBS, has been awarded the prestigious IACCP-International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology scholarship to participate in the Cross-Cultural Research Programme conducted in cooperation with the University of Tilburg, Netherlands, from October 6 to 8.

The programme focuses on advanced cross-cultural research methods, including study design, measurement and cross-cultural comparisons. The 2026 cohort comprises just 14 participants from across the globe.

The scholarship was awarded from 300 applications, with IACCP sponsoring one scholarship place for a member from a low- or middle-income country. The scholarship covers the full programme fee, includes one year of IACCP membership and provides access to the association’s flagship journal.

JIBS doctoral scholar gets Cheistha Kochhar Changemaker Dissertation Award

Suhanee Handa, doctoral scholar at JIBS was awarded the Cheistha Kochhar Changemaker Dissertation Award 2026. Suhanee completed her dissertation as part of the M.Sc. Psychosocial Rehabilitation under the supervision of Dr. Aasim Ur Rehman Ganie, Assistant Professor, JIBS, and Dr. Amrita Roy, Associate Professor, JIBS. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at JIBS.

Her award-winning dissertation, titled ‘Between Taboos and Care: Exploring the Parental Experiences in Managing Menstrual Hygiene and Sexual Wellbeing among Adolescent Girls with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)’ addresses a complex and often overlooked social challenge. Her work brings together behavioural science, lived experiences, and evidence-based inquiry to deepen our understanding of how parents navigate menstrual hygiene and sexual wellbeing among adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities.

Forensic Science Week 2026

As part of the line-up of events to mark the Forensic Science Week 2026, the Centre for Criminology and Forensic Studies (CCFS), in collaboration with JIBS, hosted an academic session on the ‘Investigation of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.’

Dr. Rahul Sharma, Assistant Professor at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Delhi campus, shared his expertise on the investigation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The session provided students and faculty with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the forensic and investigative dimensions of drug-related offences, while connecting criminological perspectives with contemporary forensic practices.

Prof. (Dr.) Marelize Schoeman, Professor in the Department of Criminology and Security Science at the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, delivered a lecture which explored the important topic of childhood substance use, with particular attention to the shared vulnerabilities and protective factors affecting children in India and South Africa.

Visit to Haryana schools

As part of the experiential and field-based learning component of the Master’s Programme in Child Psychology at JIBS, students supervised by Dr. Irfan Fayaz, Assistant Professor at JIBS, undertook an educational field visit to Umang Democratic School, Ganaur, Haryana, followed by a visit to Government Girls School, Rakshera, Block Samalkha, Panipat, in collaboration with Disha Trust/Foundation.

The visit was designed to provide students with practical exposure to alternative approaches to education, child-centred learning environments, and the emotional and psychosocial needs of adolescents. Students were introduced to the school’s alternative educational philosophy, which emphasises joyful learning, equality, participation, democratic engagement, and creating an environment where children can learn with a greater sense of autonomy and belonging.

Visit to Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust

Students of MPSR (2025), MAAP (Community Psychology), and MAAP (Child Psychology) at JIBS visited Amar Jyoti Inclusive School and its rehabilitation and educational facilities.

The visit offered insights into Amar Jyoti’s multidisciplinary and inclusive approach to education, healthcare, rehabilitation, early intervention, psychological support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, assistive technologies, and skill development. It gave students an opportunity to connect psychological concepts with real-world practice and better understand the importance of holistic, community-based support.

MoU with The CHINI Trust

JIBS signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The CHINI Trust, marking a new collaboration in the field of neurodiversity.

Dr. Nayan Mitra, Founder & Trustee, The CHINI Trust, and Ms. Meeta Sengupta, FRSA, Board Member, visited JGU where JIBS Dean Dr. Pulkit Khanna; Dr. Vasundharaa Santhosh Nair, Assistant Professor JIBS; Prof. Raavi Masta, Lecturer JIBS; and Ms. Randeep Kaur Sidhu from Office of Career Services discussed opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

Workshop in association with OPSS

JIBS, in collaboration with the Office of Physiotherapy and Sports Sciences (OPSS) at JGU, hosted ‘Paricharcha: Behind Every Mandate, a Mind: A People’s Perspective on Policy Reform’.

Dr. Yagna U. Shukla, Chairperson, National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), Government of India, spoke about policy reform, its human dimensions, and the importance of keeping people at the centre of healthcare systems. The discussion offered an opportunity to engage with the evolving recognition of allied and healthcare professions and the role of policy in shaping their future.

The workshop was conducted by Professor Melissa Whatley, Assistant Professor of Higher Education at William & Mary School of Education. It focused on strengthening scholars’ understanding and application of quantitative research methods, covering descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, correlation, and linear regression. Through hands-on sessions using STATA and MS-Excel, participants applied these techniques to their own research contexts. The workshop drew on Professor Whatley’s book Introduction to Quantitative Analysis for International Educators.

Through ‘AI Essentials for Workplace’ – conducted across batches for JGU’s administrative staff in collaboration with Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation – employees explored the fundamentals of AI, its evolving role in the workplace, and the importance of responsible use, human oversight, critical thinking and accountability when working with AI-generated information.

The ‘AI for Graphic Designing: Transforming Design Workflows’ programme was designed for the university’s graphic design team. The programme explored prompt engineering, AI-powered creative tools, image generation and practical workflows – demonstrating how AI can become a creative enabler across everyday deliverables from flyers and brochures to presentations, reports, mailers and newsletters.

Located adjacent to the Nyayabhyasa Mandapam, the world’s largest moot court, India’s first Museum of the Chief Justices extends the vision of India鈥檚 first Constitution Museum by honouring the Supreme Court’s guardianship of these constitutional values. It pays tribute to the Chief Justices of India and generations of judges whose wisdom, integrity, and leadership have strengthened the rule of law and enriched India’s constitutional democracy for posterity.

Universities are entrusted with preserving knowledge while nurturing constitutional understanding, critical inquiry, and informed citizenship. The Chief Justices of India Museum reflects this enduring mission by documenting, interpreting, and preserving the leadership, jurisprudence, and institutional legacy of the Supreme Court of India in shaping the constitutional journey of the nation.

Together with the Constitution Museum, it stands as a lasting institution of learning, scholarship, reflection, and public engagement with the ideals, institutions, and constitutional values that sustain the Republic. Through this museum, we aspire to deepen constitutional literacy, strengthen democratic consciousness, foster respect for the rule of law and judicial independence, and inspire present and future generations to recognise that the preservation of constitutional values is a shared national responsibility.

The Chief Justices of India Museum explores justice as an evolving idea, tracing how the Supreme Court of India, through its Chief Justices and Judges, has shaped the nation’s constitutional democracy. It presents the office of the Chief Justice as a living institution that has interpreted, protected, and strengthened the Constitution through moments of national transformation.

By bringing together law, history, memory, scholarship, and public engagement, the museum celebrates the collective legacy of successive Chief Justices and reflects on how their leadership has guided the constitutional journey of independent India through moments of challenge, change, and transformation. It offers visitors an opportunity to understand not only the evolution of constitutional jurisprudence but also the enduring role of the judiciary in safeguarding democratic institutions and the rule of law.

Collections & Experiences

The museum houses an abundance of historical material on the Chief Justices of India and their landmark judgments, alongside an exclusive Oral History Project documenting the lives of the living Chief Justices beyond the Bench. Through these conversations, they share their epiphanies, aspirations, experiences, and inspirations, offering unique insights into the human dimensions of judicial leadership.

The museum also creates reflective spaces through artistic interpretations of significant constitutional judgments and the guiding principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, inviting every visitor to contemplate their own role in the universal pursuit of justice and the preservation of constitutional democracy.

Five Galleries

The museum comprises five galleries, each with a distinct character and purpose.

Gallery I – Pathways to Justice explores social movements and landmark Supreme Court decisions that transformed India’s constitutional landscape through artistic renderings.

Gallery II – Pillars of Justice invites visitors to discover the lives, leadership, and legacies of the Chief Justices who shaped the Supreme Court of India.

Gallery III – Hall of Constitutional Voices preserves the living memory of constitutional justice through archival recordings and oral histories.

Gallery IV – Keystones of Justice brings defining constitutional judgments to life through immersive exhibits that illuminate the process and significance of constitutional decision-making.

Gallery V – Ideas of Justice functions as a sculpture garden that invites visitors to reflect upon their own responsibilities as citizens in upholding the ideals of justice, constitutional morality, and democratic citizenship.

The Chief Justices of India Museum is a space where the JGU community and the wider public can trace the remarkable journey of India’s constitutional democracy, engage deeply with the ideas and institutions that have shaped our Republic, and renew their commitment to the ideals enshrined in the Preamble and realised through the Constitution of India.

This recognition assumes significance because only three institutions have been selected for this grant, with JGU being the youngest and the only private institution among them. This is a remarkable achievement and a powerful acknowledgement of the growing strength, quality and impact of research and scholarship at JGU. As JGU continues its journey towards building the university as a world-class, research-intensive and globally engaged institution, achievements of this nature assume particular importance.

JIHS was established with the ambition of creating a distinctive interdisciplinary platform for rigorous research, scholarship, data generation and policy engagement concerning Haryana, while connecting regional questions to larger national and global conversations. Within a short period, the Institute has begun to establish a strong identity for itself through research initiatives, collaborations, academic engagement and institution building. The award of this grant is an important milestone in that journey and demonstrates the enormous possibilities that can emerge when institutional vision is combined with academic commitment and intellectual enterprise.

Professor (Dr.) Arpita Gupta, Dean, Office of Research (Projects, Grants, Publications), JGU, made introductory remarks on the occasion. Professor Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar, JGU, delivered the welcome address.

Ambassador Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar, Dean, Strategic and International Initiatives, Office of the Vice Chancellor, and Director General, Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies, JGU, spoke about the significance of the Independence Day celebrations. After the Address by the Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour delivered speeches.

The series commenced on August 17 with the first session ‘Systematic Literature Review: A Comprehensive Methodological Approach’ facilitated by Ms. Priyanshu Dagar, Research Scholar, JIBS. The session provided JGU students with practical insights into the systematic literature review process, including its methodological foundations and important steps involved in conducting a rigorous review.

The learning series will continue every Monday until September 28, covering diverse research approaches, including narrative reviews, quasi-experimental research, mixed methods, phenomenology, research measure development, and scoping reviews.

The second session entitled ‘Steps Involved in Conducting a Narrative Review’ held later in the month was facilitated by Ms. Shaily Sharma, Research Scholar, JIBS. The session provided students with a practical understanding of the key steps involved in conducting a narrative review, including how to approach, organise, and develop a meaningful review of existing literature.

A conversation on Brain Health and India’s Future

JIBS, in collaboration with the Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling and Jindal School of Public Health & Human Development, hosted a Distinguished Public Lecture by Prof. (Dr.) Rajinder K Dhamija, Director, Institute Of Human Behaviour And Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi.

Speaking on ‘Brain Health and its Importance in India’s Economic and Social Development’, Prof. Dhamija brought together perspectives from neurology, public health and human behaviour to highlight why brain health deserves a central place in conversations about India’s development. Prof. Dhamija also reflected on the broader implications of neurological health and the need to recognise brain health as an important part of individual and societal well-being.

JIBS Commencement Lecture

JIBS held its Commencement Lecture on the topic ‘The Courage to Flourish’ delivered by Capt. (Dr.) Sunaina Singh, Former Indian Army officer, psychologist, academician and leadership trainer.

Drawing from her experiences across the armed forces, education, sports psychology and leadership, Capt. (Dr.) Singh spoke about the importance of courage, resilience, growth mindset and psychological strength in navigating both personal and professional journeys.

Human Chess Event

Students of Centre for Community Mental Health (CCMH) and Centre for Leadership and Change (CLC) of JIBS organised a ‘Human Chess’ event August 10.

With a focus on fostering connection between incoming and existing students of JIBS and JGU, the event reimagined chess as a live, physical experience, wherein incoming students stepped into the major roles on the chessboard, taking on positions such as King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, and Knight, while members of the CCMH and CLC cohorts served as the Pawns. Together, the groups played one solid and intensely engaging match. The event provided a warm and welcoming space for fostering connection, leadership, and collaborative teamwork within the student community of JIBS and JGU.

Pulkit Khanna as Guest of Honor at Cheistha Kochhar Nudge Awards

The inaugural Cheistha Kochhar Nudge Awards 2026, organised by the Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) in partnership with the Cheistha Kochhar Foundation (CKF), brought together policymakers, behavioural scientists, academics, social entrepreneurs and public leaders to recognise innovative applications of behavioural science to real-world challenges.

Prof. Dr. Pulkit Khanna , Dean, JIBS, joined the distinguished gathering as a Guest of Honour and highlighted the importance of approaching behavioural change with both rigour and humanity.

The event and the Cheistha Kochhar Nudge Awards represent an important step towards strengthening the connection between behavioural science, public policy and social development, demonstrating how insights into human behaviour can inform more responsive, citizen-centric and effective interventions.

From Theatre to Transformation

Students of JIBS explored in August how theatre, storytelling, behavioural science, and creative methods can transform learning experiences, from the campus to the corporate world. Through theatre, storytelling, games, dialogue, reflection, and real-world scenarios, participants explored how experiential methods can help us build self-awareness and empathy; see workplace dilemmas through multiple perspectives; challenge assumptions, biases, and habitual ways of thinking; strengthen communication and collaboration; turn real-world challenges into experiential learning opportunities; and translate reflection and insight into actionable behavioural change.