Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. He founded the first Catholic indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), in 1831 which administers CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Established in 1969 as Christ College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff. The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India conferred Autonomy to Christ College in 2004 and identified it as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006. In 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India, declared the institution a Deemed to be University, in the name and style of CHRIST (Deemed to be University). One of the first institutions in India to be accredited in 1998 by the NAAC, and subsequently in 2004 and 2016, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has the top grade ‘A’ in the 4-point scale.

The multi-disciplinary University which focuses on teaching research and service offers Bachelors to Doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management, engineering, education, and law to over 18000 students. The campus is a living example for the harmonious multiculturalism with students from all the states of India and around 60 different countries. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) publishes six peer-reviewed research journals and has published more than 300 books in Kannada and English. A promoter of sports, music and literary activities, it is a nurturing ground for creative excellence. Christ College Bangalore is the first institution in Karnataka to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) UGC for quality education. The Minsitry of HRD, Government of India declared Christ College as Deemed to be University in the year 2008. Since then, it is noted as the most preferred educational Institution in Bangalore.Christ College Ranking among the top 10 educational institutions in India.

Located in the ‘Silicon Valley of India’-Bangalore, Christ college, a premier educational institution, is an academic fraternity of individuals that are truly devoted to the motto of ‘Excellence and Service’. Set up by Kuriakose Elias Chavara (founder of CMI congregation), Christ University in India, is one of the very few colleges that focuses on the holistic development of the students, apart from educational growth. The campus of Christ college, Bangalore, is always alive and buzzing with energy. The massive lush green campus is a vision to behold with the amazing architectural brilliance. The University is famed for having a team of highly qualified faculty, well equipped infrastructure, best course curriculum, industry exposure and fun filled culture. When it comes to internships and job placements, Christ University holds quite a strong footing. It is one of the best picked college by foreign students and the foreign student community has gone up to 2,384 in 2014. Life at Christ is definitely not a cake walk, as the system demands a whopping 85% attendance. But with sincere dedication, it will add on to all facets of life. Wherever Christites go, there is a sense of a pride among them.

Christ University is also a part of the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC). In the U.S. the University is currently collaborated with the Western Michigan University, Catholic University of America and Baldwin Wallace University. In the UK, Christ University has collaboration with Swansea University, Sheffield Hallam University, Liverpool Hope University. Griffith University in Australia, Lille Catholic University in France and NHTV University of Applied Sciences in Netherland.