Origins & Vision

CHRIST University originated from the vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a 19th-century educationalist and social reformer. He founded the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) in 1831.

Christ College — 1969

Established as Christ College in 1969, the institution pioneered innovative curricula, academic discipline, holistic education, and global best practices.

Autonomy & Accreditation

UGC granted Autonomy in 2004 and recognized the institution as an Institute with Potential for Excellence in 2006. Declared a Deemed to be University in 2008.

Accredited by NAAC — currently holds an A+ Grade and ranked #60 in NIRF 2024.

Campuses & Culture

CHRIST serves 30,000+ students across Bengaluru, Lavasa (Pune), and Delhi NCR with multidisciplinary programmes.

A multicultural campus representing all states and 60+ countries; publishes six peer-reviewed journals and 300+ books.