Christ University, a distinguished deemed-to-be university with campuses in Bangalore and Delhi NCR, holds impressive rankings in 2025. According to QS, it is placed 212th in the Asian University Rankings – Southern Asia category and within the 681-700 bands in the overall Asian University Rankings. Additionally, Christ College Bangalore secured 60th position in the Management category of the NIRF 2024 rankings.
Founded in 1969 by the visionary social reformer and educationalist, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Christ University has a rich history. It gained autonomy from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2004 and was declared a deemed-to-be-university by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2008. The university’s commitment to quality education is further underscored by its A+ grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Estd: 1969
Autonomous: Yes
Accreditation: NAAC ‘A+’ Grade
Recognised: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliation: UGC
Key Features of SJBIT
Courses
Wide range of UG, PG, and Doctoral programs (refer to the university website for specifics)
Exam type:
Admissions to various programs held by university is on the basis of the entrance tests (conducted by Christ University), academic performance, personal interview, and/or skill assessments (depending on the program). The admission to most UG and PG courses, including MBA, BBA, MTech, BSc, etc, is based on the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by Christ Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru.
Package :
Christ University’s December 2023-January 2024 placement drive saw 148 UG and PG students placed. The highest package offered was INR 20 LPA for UG and INR 15 LPA for PG students. Top recruiters included Morphle labs, Fis global, Salesforce, Dell, and ICICI Bank. Popular job roles were Management Trainee, Sales, HR Trainee, and Full Stack Developer.
Ranking
Christ University has been reviewed and has ranked in different categories by prominent national ranking bodies, reflecting its strengths and achievements. It is ranked 90th in the overall category, among the top universities in India by the Ministry of Education’s NIRF India Ranking. In the “Engineering” category, Christ University was ranked 93rd in 2024. In the “Management” category, Christ University was ranked 60th in 2024. The university has secured a consistent ranking over the years, showing it is one of the top universities to pursue education in India.
Accreditation
Christ (Deemed to be University) has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university has been accredited multiple times, including in 1998, 2004, 2016, and 2022.
Infrastructure
Christ University boasts state-of-the-art facilities for effective teaching and learning, constantly updated to meet current educational trends and regulatory requirements.
- Two libraries, the Main Library (1 million+ books) and the Law Library (100,000+ books), provide comprehensive resources.
- Numerous computer labs equipped with the latest hardware and software support digital learning.
- Well-equipped laboratories across various disciplines offer hands-on experience.
- A wide range of sports facilities, including a football field, cricket ground, basketball and tennis courts, and a swimming pool, promote physical activity. A gym and fitness centre is also available.
- Multiple canteens serve diverse food options throughout the day.
- Separate, well-maintained hostels for boys and girls provide comfortable accommodation.
Campus Life
Campus life at Christ University is characterized by a serene, eco-friendly environment with excellent infrastructure, a strong focus on academics and extracurricular activities, well-equipped facilities including multiple libraries, sports grounds, and dedicated spaces for cultural events, all while maintaining a disciplined and value-based atmosphere; students can expect a vibrant community with opportunities for personal development and leadership roles across various clubs and organizations.