Kristu 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 fulfill its mission to provide educational opportunities for all aspiring young people to excel in life by developing academic excellence, fostering values, creating civic responsibility, inculcating environmental concern and building global competencies in a dynamic environment. The College is affiliated with Bengaluru North University and was reaccredited with a Grade 'A++' in 2021 by NAAC in the Third Cycle of Accreditation. The college is recognized by UGC under the category 2(f) & 12(B). The College has been accorded Autonomous Status since 2013 by the University Grants Commission, the Government of Karnataka & Bangalore University. In the NIRF 2024, Our College has been ranked 60th place in the top 100 colleges in the country.
The Department of Psychology underpins the pursuit of excellence by adopting a rigorous scientific approach to theory, research and practice. The Department prepares students for their careers by imparting in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, research inquiry, and skills in publication and orients towards various fields of psychology and develops sensitivity to psychological dynamics for better individual and societal well-being. The Department of Psychology offers 4 Undergraduate Programmes and 3 Postgraduate Programmes in M.Sc. in Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. To inculcate experiential learning, the department has a well-equipped Psychology Lab which is periodically modernized and has strong tie-ups with Hospitals, NGOs and Industries for Internships.
The Clinical Psychology Society of India (CPSI) is a registered body representing Clinical Psychology and its practitioners across the country. Committed to promoting excellence and ethical practices, CPSI aims to advance the science, education, and application of Clinical Psychology in the community. It seeks to uphold the highest standards while addressing present and future mental health challenges. CPSI envisions becoming a national leader in innovative mental health care. Its mission includes establishing evidence-based standards, collaborating with governments, enhancing education and training, fostering global partnerships, advancing research, addressing societal issues like disaster management, and promoting mental health literacy to combat stigma.