Kristu Jayanti

About

Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) is a prominent higher education institution located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with an academic heritage dating back to 1999. The institution was established by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) and initially functioned as an affiliated institution under Bangalore University. It attained autonomous status in 2013 and, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey, was conferred the status of a Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, by the Ministry of Education in July 2025. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across diverse academic areas including Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Science, Social Sciences and Law. Its academic structure emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, research, innovation, professional development and value-based education. Students are provided opportunities for practical learning, internships, projects, industry interaction, research activities and co-curricular development. Kristu Jayanti has developed a broad academic ecosystem consisting of multiple schools and departments, supported by modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, technology-enabled learning facilities, sports infrastructure and student-support services. Research and innovation are important components of the institution's academic mission, with faculty and students participating in research projects, publications, conferences and interdisciplinary initiatives. The institution has also developed strong industry and international academic connections and its management programmes hold international ACBSP accreditation. Kristu Jayanti has received the highest A++ grade from NAAC with a CGPA of 3.78 and has consistently participated in national rankings and quality-assurance initiatives. In NIRF 2025, its predecessor institution, Kristu Jayanti College, was ranked 34th in the College category. With its transition to Deemed-to-be University status, Kristu Jayanti is expanding its academic autonomy while continuing its long-standing focus on academic excellence, ethical leadership, social responsibility, research and global competencies.