Our History
Kristu Jayanti, founded in 1999, is run by "BODHI NIKETAN TRUST", formed by the members of St. Joseph Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). The institution is reaccredited with 'A++' grade by NAAC in the Third Cycle of Accreditation in 2021. The institution is recognised by the UGC under categories 2(f) and 12(B). The Kristu Jayanti has been functioning as an autonomous institution since 2013, having been sanctioned by the University Grants Commission, Government of Karnataka, and Bangalore University. The institution was ranked 60th among India's best institution in the NIRF 2024 rankings.
The institution strives to fulfil its mission to provide educational opportunities to all aspiring youth to excel in life by developing academic excellence, fostering values, creating civic responsibility and building global competencies in a dynamic environment.
During the late 1990s, the majority of higher education institutions within Bangalore were predominantly located in the southern and eastern regions of the city. Conversely, the northern part of Bangalore District remained largely semi-urban and rural, characterized by a notable deficiency in educational infrastructure and industrial development. To foster a robust academic ecosystem and to catalyze positive socio-economic transformation within this geographically underserved area, the university was established at K Narayanapura, Kothanur.
The Kristu Jayanti had a humble beginning with 1 course, 9 students, and 3 faculty members has exponentially grown with 15000+ students and offers 40 Undergraduate and 23 Postgraduate Programmes. The university has four recognised research centres in the field of Bio-technology, Commerce, Psychology and Management.