OUR INSTITUTION
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) is a green campus located at K. Narayanapura, 11 Kms away from the heart of Bangalore city. The college is well known for its healthy academic environment conducive for dissemination and promotion of knowledge. The college provides ample opportunities to youth who aspire in promoting a knowledge-based society. The college focus on imparting experiential and interactive learning, coupled with integration of technology in education. The college has emerged as overall champions for the 9th consecutive year in the Bangalore university youth festival outshining 70 other colleges. The college programmes both academic and co-curricular programmes, such as International and National Seminars and Workshops, Interactive Lecture series, Cultural and Academic Fests witness participation of animated students, faculty and artists from all over India and abroad.
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) courses are offered under different entities. The School of Management offers the 2 year MBA Program. Various undergraduate, postgraduate programs are offered under College of arts, science and commerce, while the College of Law offers the 5 year integrated BA LLB, BBA LLB and Bcom LLB courses. BA is offered in several combinations from the domains of English, History, Journalism, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, and Computer Science.
Refer to the following link to access the programmes offered by our institution. [https://kristujayanti.edu.in/home/index.php]
CMI Legacy and Educational PhilosophySt. Kuriakose Elias Chavara God’s divine call led him on the path of sanctity as he started his spiritual journey at the young age of thirteen. As an ordained priest in the church he went on the start the religious order for men – Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). He later founded the indigenous religious order form women – Congregation of Mother of Carmel (CMC). His compassion for all, led him to introduce various social reform measures to emancipate the downtrodden. His endeavor to elevate the economic status of the poor through education by opening schools for all children irrespective of gender, caste or creed, mid-day meals scheme, and support of families saw the dawn of prosperity in South India. Education was the pivotal pillar of progress for this saint. Healthcare for the sick was given prominence by the congregation. The agrarian masses saw the silver lining in their horizon due to the tireless effort of this saint. His mission was the welfare of every individual in the society. His life and work led to the holistic transformation of the society. The CMI Congregation has been carrying out the legacy of the founder to the ends of the earth through their mission of social welfare, healing, education, etc. CMI Educational Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CMI InstitutionsThe CMI Congregation has made inroads into spreading the light of education in the nation and various countries. The following is a snapshot of institutions managed by CMI:
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Kristu Jayanti UniversityKristu Jayanti College, founded in 1999, is managed by "Bodhi Niketan Trust", formed by the members of St. Joseph Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). The institution strives to fulfil its mission to provide educational opportunities for all aspiring youth to excel in life by developing academic excellence, fostering values, creating civic responsibility, inculcating environmental concern and building global competencies in a dynamic environment. Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous, a distinguished higher educational institution with a legacy of academic excellence and societal commitment, has been conferred the prestigious status of Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, as per the notification dated July 08, 2025, vide letter No. 9-13/2025 - U.3(A), by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India under General Category. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the journey of the Institution, affirming its sustained pursuit of quality, innovation, and relevance in higher education. The institution was reaccredited with grade 'A++' in 2021 by NAAC in the Third Cycle of Accreditation. In the NIRF 2024, the institution has been ranked 60th place in the top 100 colleges in the country. The programmes of the School of Management are internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs [ACBSP, USA]. The Institution was accorded ‘DBT Star College status under the strengthening component’ by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The institution received first prize at the National Level for ‘Clean and Smart Campus Award’ from Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Govt. of India.
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Collaborations
NC, USA E M Normandie - Normandy Business School, Caen, France Erasmus In School, Spain Fachhochschule Dortmund - University, Germany FHDW Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft, Germany Franciscan University of Steubenville, USA Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Germany St. Mary's University, Texas Sophia University, Japan Trinity Western University, Canada
Director, Centre for Global Networking and Collaborations Dr. Lyola Thomas
Associate Director, Centre for Global Networking and Collaborations Dr. Reenu Mohan
Co-ordinator, Centre for Global Networking and Collaborations Dr. Shinomol George K
Co-ordinator, Centre for Global Networking and Collaborations