CHRIST (Deemed to be University), established in 1969 as Christ College and granted deemed university status in 2008, is a private deemed-to-be university founded by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), located at Hosur Road, Dharmaram College Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, and accredited by NAAC with an 'A++' Grade (the highest accreditation), CHRIST University is approved by professional councils including AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE, and others. Ranked among India's top universities, CHRIST is renowned for its academic excellence, value-based education, holistic development, global partnerships with 200+ international universities, vibrant campus life, and strong emphasis on research, innovation, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship. With multiple campuses across Bengaluru and beyond, the university has established itself as a premier institution fostering intellectual growth and moral integrity.
The university offers over 450+ programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and doctoral levels including B.A. (Hons), B.Sc. (Hons), B.Com (Hons), BBA, BCA, B.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, B.Des, B.Arch, BBA-LLB (Hons), BA-LLB (Hons), B.Pharma, BSW, BHM, B.Voc, MBA (Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, International Business, Healthcare Management), MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, Biotechnology, Data Science, M.A. in English, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Journalism & Mass Communication, M.Com, LLM, M.Pharma, M.Ed, M.Arch, M.Des, and Ph.D. programs across 100+ disciplines. The sprawling 150+ acre main campus features world-class infrastructure including state-of-the-art smart classrooms, advanced laboratories for engineering, sciences, and media studies, a magnificent central library with 2.5 lakh+ books, international journals.