OUR INSTITUTION

Kristu Jayanti College, autonomous 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 college 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 Philosophy

St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805 -1871), the founder of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first indigenous religious order for men in India, is the beacon of our educational philosophy.

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
The legacy of CMI education is embedded in the educational philosophy of the congregation, adhered to by all institutions meticulously. A focus on holistic education, impetus on quality, educational pedagogy based on values, social commitment and co-operation of families are the significant aims of the CMI educational philosophy. These foundations have built the edifice of CMI Educational legacy globally.

CMI Institutions

The 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:

  • Deemed University – 1
  • Medical Colleges – 2
  • Degree Colleges – 59
  • Technical institutions – 12
  • Non-formal educational institutions – 55
  • Engineering colleges – 4
  • Schools – 684
  • Source: cmi.org.in

Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous

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 to Bengaluru North University and is reaccredited with 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 programmes of School of Management are internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs [ACBSP, USA]. The college was accorded ‘DBT Star College status under the strengthening component’ by the Department of Biotechnology, the Ministry of Science & Technology and the 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.

In the India Today–MDRA Best Colleges Survey 2025, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru has once again been recognised as the Best Emerging College of the Century at the National Level in Commerce, Science, Arts, and Social Work. At the national level, the college is ranked 4th in BCA, 11th in MSW, 18th in BBA, 19th in Commerce and Arts, 23rd in Mass Communication, and 26th in Science programmes. Among Bengaluru colleges, the institution holds the 2nd rank in BCA and MSW, 3rd in Commerce, 4th in Arts, Science, and Mass Communication, and 5th in BBA. Kristu Jayanti College is also ranked 8th in Commerce and 7th in BBA among the Top 10 Colleges with Best Placement Records. It is placed 5th among the Top 5 Region-wise Colleges in South India, and 3rd in Mass Communication under the Top 10 Colleges with Best Value for Money.

The College Profile

Name of the College

Kristu Jayanti College, Autonomous

City

Bengaluru

State

Karnataka

Nation

India

Status of the college

Autonomous

Affiliating University

Bengaluru North University

Date of establishment

06/09/1999

Date of grant of ‘Autonomy’ by UGC

From 17/08/2012, Extension – 15/02/2023

Details of UGC recognition

2 (f) [18/11/2008]
12 (B) [01/05/2014]

Accreditation Details

NAAC Reaccredited ‘A++’ Grade, with CGPA 3.78 [2021]

Type of Institution

Co- Education & Self- Financing Institution

Area of the Campus

50 Acres

Number of Programmes Offered

40 UG Programmes
23 PG Programmaes

Number of Departments

17 Departments under 3 Deaneries

Number of Faculty members

650+

Number of Students

15000+

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