Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) is a beacon of learning and innovation since its inception in 1999 as an affiliated institution under Bangalore University. The institution is managed by St. Jospeh Province Kottayam, Kerala of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first indigenous catholic religious congregation in India. Marking a significant milestone in its journey, Kristu Jayanti attained the ‘Autonomous’ status in the year 2013. As per the notification dated July 08, 2025, vide letter No. 9-13/2025-U.3(A), Kristu Jayanti has been conferred the status of Deemed to be University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India under General Category.
Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science, Management and Commerce, and integrated Law programmes. The institution was reaccredited with the highest grade ‘A++’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in the Third Cycle of Accreditation in 2021. In the National Institutions Ranking Framework 2025, the institution has been ranked 34 place in the colleges category and is one of the top 100 colleges in the country. Moreover, the programmes of the Institute 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 during the year 2020. Kristu Jayanti has consistently featured as one of the top institutions in rankings and surveys conducted by various agencies.
Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University stands as a dynamic center of excellence, commited to fostering schorlarship, leadership and societal impact. The institution strives to fulfill 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.
The Department of Physics was established in 2018 and currently offers triple major courses in Physics, Electronics, and Computer Science, providing students with diverse academic pathways. The department strives to enrich the academic community by organising conferences, seminars, workshops, and invited talks by renowned experts. Continuing this tradition, the department is proud to host its 6th International Conference, fostering global academic collaboration and knowledge exchange. It equips students with practical, intellectual, and transferable skills that enable them to think critically and work independently.
