Christ University

Christ University came into existence in 1969, and University Grants has been given the status of being Deemed to be a University by the UGC. UGC works under the control of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accorded an A grade to Christ University.

Brief Information

• Earlier Names: Christ College, Christ University
• Type: Private, Deemed Universities
• Motto: Excellence and Service
• Affiliation: Catholic
• Founded on: 15 July 1969
• Chancellor: Dr. Fr Paul Achandy CMI
• Vice-Chancellor: Rev. Dr. Fr. Abraham V.M CMI
• Academic Staff: 950+
• Undergraduates: 14,500
• Postgraduates: 4,035
• Students: 18,535
• Language: English
• Campus: Urban
• Address: Bhavani Nagar, Palya Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029
• Colors: Blue, White, and Canary
• Website: christuniversity.in
• Recognized By: NAAC, UGC
• Courses: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral
• Mode of Applications: Online
• Top Recruiters: ICICI Bank, Ernst and Young Accenture, Deloitte, and KPMG
• Admission Procedures: CUET (Christ University Entrance Test/ Merit Based)
• Area: 25 acres (Main Campus)
• Facilities Available: Athletics, Hostel, Library, Auditorium, and Dining

Rankings of Christ University

Courses Offered by Christ University

Admission Process for Christ University

University admits students by conducting entrance exams for all disciplines except MBA. They consider marks of these exams CAT, GMAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, and ATMA for MBA admission. CUET comprises a skill assessment, entrance, micro presentation, and interview.

Application Process

• There are two ways to obtain forms: The Official Website and Admission Office at Christ University.
• Options are provided to the candidates to fill application process offline, and they have to submit the application form in person to the University Admission Office.
• Those candidates who wish to apply for the Online application form must generate a username and registration I.D. and complete the application form with the necessary details.
• Pay the application fees using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Keep the registration number, and it is advised to take a printout of the admission form.
• Upload all the asked documents and submit them online

Campus

The university campus covers 25 acres of area and includes 100 acres of Dharmaram College Campus situated in the Central Part of Bangalore city. The city is located near residential areas, such as Koramangala, a large neighbourhood; Jayanagar, one of the massive residential neighbourhoods; and BTM Layout, a commercial and residential area. Christ, in 2009, inaugurated its Kengeri Campus, which spans over 75 acres. The campus is on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway and houses the P.U. Residential College, the School of Business and Management, which gives BBA and MBA courses, the School of Engineering and Technology, and the school of Architecture started operating in 2017. They also have a campus on Bannerghatta Road Campus. Christ is planning to establish a new campus in Yashwanthpur. It will become functional in August 2022. The campus has been designed to be 10 stories tall and covers a lot of space. Its campus is also in Pune and Lavasa, founded in 2007, and Delhi, which came in 2013. They have turned their campuses into Zero Waste campuses and are fully equipped with machines that could wet waste and used paper.

Administration and Organisational Distribution of the Christ University

The Syro Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church indirectly manages Christ University. The Vice-Chancellor manages the day-to-day administrative work and takes all the major decisions. Dr Fr Abraham Vettiyankal Mani currently holds the post of Vice-Chancellor. Mani has a doctorate from Bangalore University and holds a considerable amount of expertise in Computer science. However, it is usually seen that the office of the Vice-Chancellor is held by the priest from the church community, but the person has all the necessary qualifications to become the Vice-Chancellor, which the UGC mandates. Vice-Chancellor has wide powers and huge responsibilities, so several men work under him to carry out these immense responsibilities. The registrar works under him, and the present registrar of Christ University is Dr Anil Joseph Pinto. The Chief Finance Officer of the University deals with the financial activities of the university. University also has several departments and deaneries, and department heads and deans manage them.

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Placements Prospects

Christ University has set up a dedicated placement cell that brings companies to the college. The university has an impeccable record in placements. They hold special programs, seminars, and workshops to enhance candidates' chances and efficiency in getting placed in good company. One hundred fifty companies participate in placement drives and give lucrative offers to the appearing candidates.

Some of the highlights from the 2020 placement drive:

• Average Package- 6.85 LPA Indian Rupee
• Highest Package- 13.2 LPA Indian Rupee
• Placement percentage: 77.5%
• No. of Students Placed: 2145
• No. of Increase in percentage: 18%
• Bigger companies: ICICI Bank, Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst and Young, Accenture

Below table is provided to give you a sense of past placement drives that were conducted in 2019:

They also give winter and summer internships for 2 months. The students get exposure to different sectors like human resources marketing, and business analytics.

Scholarships Programs at Christ University

Christ University provides financial assistance and scholarships to deserving students, and the list is given below:

Financial Assistance: Candidates must fill out a separate application form to take the scholarship. The college's Scholarship Committee will assess them with an Interview, and their concessions will be given before paying their fees. The percentage could go to 0-50% and 0-90% for the courses.

Merit Scholarships:

• If the candidates have scored 80% and above/his full fees will be waived off for the semester
• If the candidates have scored 75% marks and above, 50% of the fees will be waived off for the semester examinations.
• Karnataka village students who score 75% in the semester examination are liable to full fees waived off for the semester.
• Karnataka village students who score 70% marks and above in the semester examination are liable for 50% fees waived off for a semester.

Alumni Association Scholarships:

This scholarship is designed to help economically weaker sections using alumni funds. Those students who want to avail of this program can reach out to the Alumni Office.

Facilities

• Library- The University claims to have a massive library containing thousands of encyclopedias, reference books, and yearbooks.
• Gym: Students who stay in the hostel also get Gym facilities.
• Hostel: Central Campus of Christ University has three blocks. Options are available to choose twin sharing, single sharing, or triple sharing.
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi facility is accessible to all faculty members, staff, and students. The university has also formed a dedicated group of I.T. professionals to create a digital infrastructure.
• Common Kitchen: Students residing in the hostel have a common kitchen fully equipped with microwave ovens and induction cookers.

The university is also fully equipped with basic facilities like athletics, NCC, auditoriums, and student prayer halls.

Composition of Faculty

The faculty is fully equipped with highly qualified and highly resourceful faculty members. There is a department head in every department, along with numerous professors. The composition of faculty includes:

• Assistant Professor: 3

Publications

The university has produced more than 200 books in the Kannada language. They published a book using a non-profit organization called Kannada Sangha. Some of the work highlights of these institutions are:

• Mind scripts series along with Orient Blackswan.
• Life Scripts series published under the association with Orient Blackswan.
• Guhangari:A Book on Urban Wildlife: A naturalist notes on the biodiversity at the campus.

Alumni Lists

The alumni of the college are given below:

Controversies

The Institute has come under scrutiny after it faced an allegation of sexual assault against its staff that came into the limelight in June 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question 1. Throw some light on the attendance policy of Christ University.

Answer: Christ University follows a very tight, rigid, and strict attendance policy. They mandate that 85% attendance is required each semester to be able to appear in the exam. They grant attendance on medical grounds by showing all the valid medical documents.

Question 2. Is the institution privately owned or publicly owned?

Answer: The institution is fully privately owned, and it has been granted the status of deemed university by the UGC.

Question 3. Explain the Fee structure for the BBA and BBA Hons at Christ University Bangalore.

Answer: The University charges 6.59 Lakhs Indian Rupee for BBA and 4.88 Lakhs rupee for BBA (Hons), respectively.

Question 4: Give some details of the 2021 placement drive, and what was the highest placement drive?

Answer: An MBA Student had received an offer of 13.12 LPA in the 2021 placement drive stated by Christ University.

Question 5: Do they also have a dress code for the students?

Answer: The University does have a dress code, and they strictly mandate these dress codes on their campuses. Boys have to come in western formals, and girls have to come in Indian formals.

Question 6: What are the rules and regulations regarding Hostels?

Answer: Christ University has a clean and spacious hostel. They have installed biometric attendance, where your attendance is marked through punch. If you missed, then 100 Indian Rupee will be cut as fine. Students are required to stay in the hostel from the evening from 4:00 pm to 8:59 am morning. The hostel also comprises a kettle, 8 study tables, and a common area with 1 Television. Internet facilities are available to the students, but restrictions are placed on these facilities. Students can access only those sites which are permitted by the college administrations. Apps like YouTube are accessible only from 5 pm to 10 pm.

Question 7: What is the fee structure of the Christ University Central Campus?

Answer: The details regarding the fees structure are given below:

Jonas Hall (Female)

St. Kuriakose Elias Hall (Male)

Question 8: Are there other accommodation facilities apart from University Hostel?

Answer: Yes, Numerous Paying Guests (PG) are available near the university and have fewer restrictions. They are equipped with modern facilities with minimum restrictions. Former students have suggested a private PG named Stanza Living near the University.