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 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 Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management, engineering, education, and law to over 27000 students. The University offers its programmes at three campuses in Bangalore in Karnataka; Pune Lavasa in Maharashtra and Delhi NCR. The campus is a living example of harmonious multiculturalism with students from all the states and union territories 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 Deemed University, Bengaluru – Key highlights

• Christ Deemed to be University, which was established as Christ College in 1969 was conferred Autonomy in 2004 and UGC was declared as Deemed to be University in 2008.

• Christ Deemed to be University was 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 trans-disciplinary University offers various programmes at 3 (three) different Locations in Bengaluru, Karnataka State. They are – Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Architecture, Education and Law.

• Christ Deemed to be University has 4 (four) Campuses in Bengaluru, Karnataka State details of which are furnished in the following table:

Christ Deemed to be University, Bengaluru – Popular Programmes

Among various programmes offered by CHRIST Deemed University, BCA, MBA, BBA, Mass Communication and Law Courses are most popular programmes. 

CHRIST Deemed University, Bengaluru – Infrastructural facilities

Following are the major infrastructural facilities available at CHRIST Deemed University, Bengaluru:

• In-campus and off-campus Hostels for boys and girls separately, with all basic facilities to students.

• A spacious Library with a collection of all subject books, periodicals and magazines.

• Indoor and Outdoor sports facilities

• Mute Courts for Law students

• A spacious Cafeteria

• A Gymnasium with all facilities

• Wi-fi facility in the entire premises

• Auditorium

• Music and Dance rooms

• Banking facility with ATM

• Seminar Halls

• Assembly Halls

• Multipurpose Halls

CHRIST Deemed to be University – Reviews

Overall rating:     4.4 out of 5.0 with the following break-up of major components:

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CHRIST deemed University, Bengaluru – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. During which time applications for admissions to various courses are open to students?

A. Following are the details with respect to release of applications on line for admissions into various courses in CHRIST Deemed University, Bengaluru:

Q. How to find out eligibility criteria and selection process of any programme?

A. Candidates need to visit the official website of Christ Deemed University, Bengaluru and click on the Programme he/she desires to apply under Related Links. The eligibility criteria of each programme has different eligibility criteria.

Q. How do I find information pertaining to Programmes/Fee structure/Eligibility Criteria/admission process?

A. All details or Programmes offered, guidelines for filling up application, eligibility, selection process, fee structure, important dates etc., candidates are required to visit the Official website and click on the relevant links at www.christuniveristy.in or www.christuniversity.in/admissions . On clicking the programme he/she is interested, the overview of the programme will appear and all other relevant information will be available on the left side of the page under “Related Links”.

Q. What to do if I get the message that “session expired?

A. To avoid repetition of the message “session expired”, candidates need to use a stand-alone PC, Laptop and must not try to “Smart Phones” . Further, they need to use Mozilla as their browser.

Q. How to apply for more than one Programme?

A. As it is not possible to apply for more than one programme in the same application, candidates need to exercise options available for certain programmes. They should enter the options as 2^nd and 3^rd preferences.  Candidates must not enter manually enter his/her preferences on the application form printout.

Q. What should I do if I get “invalid phone number” while filling the application?

A. Candidates are advised not to use (+) while entering the country code for any number.

Q. Can I pay my fee through a Bank loan?

A. Application for grant of loan shall be issued to the student only on production of first year payment receipt to the office. After applying and approval, loan shall be granted in favour of the Institution.  Upon production of the Cheque/DD issued by the Bank, the same should be submitted in the Office of Accounts, who in turn shall reimburse the amount to the student.