Our Journey

Milestones & Excellence

Transforming Education Since 1999

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. Joseph 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 Main Campus Building
JOURNEY OF Growth
2026

AIRPORT ROAD CAMPUS (ARC)

2025 University Seal

OFFICIALLY GRANTED DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY STATUS

2025 NIRF

RECEIVED NIRF 34th RANK IN INDIA (COLLEGE CATEGORY)

2023 Best College Award

BEST COLLEGE AWARD AMONG ALL CATHOLIC COLLEGES IN INDIA - PRESENTED BY XAVIER BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

2021 NAAC A++

REACCREDITED IN THIRD CYCLE WITH A++ 3.78 BY NAAC

FOUR STAR RATING FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE TIME IN INSTITUTION'S INNOVATION COUNCIL (IIC)

2019 DBT

DBT STAR COLLEGE RECOGNITION

GOLD RATING CERTIFICATE FOR GREEN INITIATIVES

2018 Heroes of Bengaluru

RECEIVED THE AWARD OF “HEROES OF BENGALURU IN EDUCATION”

2012

RECEIVED AUTONOMOUS STATUS

2009 NAAC

NAAC ACCREDITATION

FIRST CYCLE WITH 'A' GRADE [CGPA 3.21]

1999

A Beginning with Purpose

Gold Medal

Best College in South India - 9th Higher Education Summit & National awarded by Union Minister of State for HRD

Gold Medal

Awarded Best Autonomous College for Integration of Technology in Academics in the New Code of Education Awards

Gold Medal

International Accreditation by ACBSP, USA

Gold Medal

AICTE Lilavati Award 2021-22 to 4 Women faculty members

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 highest grade 'A++' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in the Third Cycle of Accreditation in 2021. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, the institution has been ranked 60th position among top 100 colleges in the country. Minimum 75% programmes of the Institute of Management are internationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA. The institution was awarded 'DST-FIST Star College' status under the strengthening component by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India during the year 2022. 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 centre of excellence, committed to fostering a holistic, leadership and societal impact. The institution strives to fulfill its mission by providing educational opportunities for all deserving youth to excel in life by developing academic excellence, fostering values, creating civic responsibility, promoting environmental concern and building overall comprehensive personality development.