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{{short description| Former Colleage under the Bengaluru North University }}
{{more citations needed|date=August 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University)
| native_name =
| image =
| image_size = 200px
| motto = "Light and Prosperity"
| type = [[Private university|Private]] [[Mixed-sex education|Coeducational]] [[Deemed University|Deemed-to-be University]]
| established = {{start date and age|1999}}
| founder = [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate| Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI)]]
| parent = Bodhi Niketan Trust
| accreditation = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] A++ Grade, CGPA: 3.78/4
| religious_affiliation =
[[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church]]
| academic_affiliation =
[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] <br/> [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]] <br/>[[Bengaluru North University]] (2017–2025) <br/>
[[Bangalore University]] (1999–2017)
| chancellor = Fr. Dr. Abraham Vettiyankal
| vice_chancellor = Fr. Dr. Augustine George, CMI
| dean = * Dr. Calistus Jude A. L. (Academics)
* Dr. Gopakumar A. V. (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
* Dr. R Vijayakumar (School of Commerce, Accounting and Finance)
* Dr. Surendhranatha Reddy C (School of Business and Management)
* Dr. Devika Rani (Institute of Management)
* Dr. S Vijayanad (School of Biological and Forensic Sciences)
* Dr. R Kumar (School of Computational and Physical Sciences)
* Dr. Manjunath M S (School of Law)
| head_label = Registrar
| head = Dr. Aloysius Edward J.
| total_staff = 788
| students = 16000+
| address = K. Narayanapura Post, Kothanur
| city = [[Bengaluru]]
| state = [[Karnataka]]
| country = [[India]]
| postalcode = 560077
| campus_type = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| campus_size = {{cvt|50|acres}}
| language = [[English language|English]]
| free_label = Rankings
| free = * [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]] India: Ranked 34 (2025)
* NIRF Karnataka: Ranked 1(2025)
* [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]] India: Ranked 60 (2024)
* NIRF Karnataka: Ranked 3 (2024)
* NAAC India: Ranked 8
* NAAC Karnataka: Ranked 3
* NAAC Bengaluru: Ranked 2
* NAAC Accreditation Grade: A++
* NAAC CGPA: 3.78/4
* CBSE Parents Handbook Ranking Karnataka (Arts, Science & Commerce): 6
* CBSE All India Parents Handbook Ranking (Commerce & Finance): 19
* CBSE All India Parents Handbook Ranking (Management): 30
* Ministry of Education, India – Autonomous college (2013–2025)
* Ministry of Education, India – [[Deemed University|Deemed-to-be University]] (since 2025)
| colors = {{color box|#0000FF}} Blue and {{color box|#FFD700}} Gold
| sports_nickname = Jayantian
| sporting_affiliations = * Formerly [[Bengaluru North University|BNU]] (2017–2025)
* Formerly [[Bangalore University]] (1999–2017)
* [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]] (2025–present)
| mascot = None
| website = Official Website {{URL|https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}
| logo =
| coordinates = {{coord|13.058|77.642|type:edu_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = India Bengaluru#India Karnataka#India
| map_size = 285
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bengaluru##Location in Karnataka##Location in India
}}
'''Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University )''' or '''Kristu Jayanti University''' <ref>{{Cite web |title=Kristu Jayanti University: Bengaluru's Kristu Jayanti Gets Varsity Status |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/26-years-after-establishment-bengalurus-kristu-jayanti-gets-university-status-3645248 |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite news |date=2025-07-09 |title=Kristu Jayanti College granted 'deemed-to-be-university' status |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/kristu-jayanti-college-granted-deemed-to-be-university-status/article69793086.ece |access-date=2025-08-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) |url=https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in/academics/College-Arts-Science-Commerce/index.php |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref><ref>https://egazette.gov.in/(S(zvfpzbn3puu4mdsgdim3qtqh))/ViewPDF.aspx</ref> is a [[List of private universities in India|private]] [[deemed university]] in [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It was established in 1999, and is managed by the by the [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate|CMI Fathers]] of St. Joseph Province.

The University is recognised by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC) under the Section 3 and categories 2(f) & 12(B) when it was a College .It was accorded autonomous status in 2013 until 2025 by the UGC, the [[government of Karnataka]] and the [[Bengaluru North University]]. Until the 1999 till 2017 it was part of [[Bangalore University]] and Then Trifurcated into different Universities and became part of [[Bengaluru North University]] till 2025 .The [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] has accredited Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University ), now with A++ grade It was received in 2021 When it was [[College|Autonomous College]]. The college (now university) has been rated with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.78 out of 4 in the third cycle of accreditation. It is the second institution in the country and the first in Karnataka to achieve the highest CGPA. Kristu Jayanti Deemed to be University was ranked 60th among colleges in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] in 2024 And was ranked 34th among college category ( when it was college) in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] in 2025 which is rank 1 College in Karnataka in 2025 and Surpassing The Other Well Known College in Karnataka like [[St. Aloysius, Mangaluru|St Aloysius]], [[Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru|Mount Carmel College Autonomous]], [[St. Joseph's College of Commerce|St Joseph College]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 NIRF Ranking |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/CollegeRanking.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250904093443/https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/CollegeRanking.html |archive-date=2025-09-04 |access-date=2025-09-04 |website=www.nirfindia.org}}</ref>

== History ==
{{more citations needed section|date=September 2020}}
Kristu Jayanti, founded in 1999, is run by the Bodhi Niketan Trust, formed by the members of St. Joseph Province of the [[Carmelites of Mary Immaculate]]. Reaccredited with the highest grade 'A++' by NAAC in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kristu Jayanti College main page |url=https://kristujayanti.edu.in/about/history.php}}</ref> Recognized by UGC under the category 2(f) & 12(B).

== Autonomous & Deemed to be University Status==

Kristu Jayanti has become an autonomous college from the academic year 2013–14. It continues to be an affiliated college of the [[Bangalore University|Banglore University]] till 2017 when it was Trifurcated and became part of [[Bengaluru North University]]. The university offers the degrees to the students after passing the examinations held by the college.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kristu Jayanti College Autonomous Status |url=http://kristujayanti.edu.in/about/autonomous.php}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Autonomous Status of KJC {{!}} Enhancing Academic Excellence |url=https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in/about/autonomous.php |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref> On 8 July 2025, this College was granted the Status of the [[Deemed university|Deemed University]], as per the notification dated July 8, 2025, vide letter No. 9-13/2025 - U.3(A) under the [[University Grants Commission Act, 1956|Section 3 of University Grants Commission Act, 1956]]. After Granting [[Deemed University]] Status it was Disaffiliated With [[Bengaluru North University]] and Remained Independent Status.

==Achievements & Ranking ==
* [[National Institutional Ranking Framework|NIRF]] India: Ranked 34 (2025)
* NIRF Karnataka: Ranked 1 (2025)
* [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] India: Ranked 8
* NAAC Karnataka: Ranked 3
* NAAC Bengaluru: Ranked 2
* NAAC Accreditation Grade: A++
* NAAC CGPA: 3.78/4
* CBSE Parents Handbook Ranking Karnataka (Arts, Science & Commerce): 6
* CBSE All India Parents Handbook Ranking (Commerce & Finance): 19
* CBSE All India Parents Handbook Ranking (Management): 30
* Ministry of Education, India – Autonomous college (2013–2025)
* Ministry of Education, India – [[Deemed University|Deemed-to-be University]] (since 2025)
*UNAI HUB for SDG1<ref>{{cite web |url=https://kristujayanti.edu.in/UN-SDG1/pdf/Introduction-SDGs.pdf}}</ref>
*International accreditation by ACBSP<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kristujayantimba.edu.in/Accreditation-ACBSP.php|title=Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru }}</ref>

== Kristu Jayanti School of Law and Institute of Management ==
Kristu Jayanti School of Law is located in K. Narayanapura, Kothanur, in the northern part of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was established in 2022 as a dedicated legal education wing of Kristu Jayanti University, which itself was founded in 1999. The law college is managed by the Bodhi Niketan Trust, an educational body formed by members of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), a Roman Catholic religious congregation.

Kristu Jayanti School of Law offers five-year integrated law programs, including:
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (B.A., LL.B.)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (B.Com., LL.B.)
- Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws (B.B.A., LL.B.)

The Institute of Management and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A++ grade, holding a CGPA of 3.78/4. The MBA program is also accredited by the [[Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs]].

== Student support and campus life ==
===Research===
The research programmes are affiliated to [[Bangalore University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Centre for Research {{!}} Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore |url=https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in/research/centre_for_research.php |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref>

===Faculty===

Faculty improvement is facilitated through programmes like in–house Faculty Development Programme (FDP), department-level programmes and Participation in FDPs / Conferences/ Seminars at other institutions and colleges. The institution encourages the faculty members to participate and undertake institutional research and to pursue personal research leading to [[M.Phil.]] and [[Ph.D.]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru |url=https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in/research/publications.php |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref>

==Campus==
Kristu Jayanti( Deemed to be University ) is located at K.Narayanapura, Bangalore, 11 KM away from Vidhana Soudha, the heart of [[Bangalore City]].

The library also has digital resources including a collection of CDs, databases, e-journals, software and projects. There are separate rooms for group discussion, reading and cubicles for personal study. Moreover, an e-library has been set up for e-resource.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KJC: LIBRARY |url=https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in/Library/index.html |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref> The Computer lab is equipped with internet and is open beyond office hours to meet students’ computing needs. The campus is equipped with wi-fi facility.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Campus Labs {{!}} Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru |url=https://www.kristujayanti.edu.in/campus/labs.php |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=www.kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref> The department of Life Sciences features four laboratories for Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Microbiology.<ref name=":0" />

==Student life==
The college has formed several academic clubs and associations like Environment Club, Commerce Club, Management Association, Tourism Club, Computer Academy, Psychology Club, Erudite Club, Journalism Club, Film Club, Photography Club, Life Science Club, Jayantian Life Science Forum, etc.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru |url=https://kristujayanti.edu.in/studentlife/clubs-associations.php |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=kristujayanti.edu.in}}</ref>

The Center for Social Activities (CSA) was established in 2009 as a students’ social movement.

==Notable Students & Alumni==

==References ==
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[[Category:Colleges in Bengaluru]]

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MatildaAldrich at 08:56, 8 May 2026