Christ University

Christ University is a private deemed-to-be university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1969 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), a Catholic religious congregation. Originally founded as Christ College, it was conferred autonomous status in 1990 and declared a deemed-to-be university by the UGC in 2008, becoming the first institution in Karnataka to receive this recognition. The university has grown from a small college with 250 students to a multi-campus institution serving over 25,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Christ University is renowned for its disciplined campus environment, emphasis on holistic education through co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and strong industry connections. The institution operates multiple campuses including the central campus at Hosur Road, Bannerghatta Road campus, and Kengeri campus, offering programs across engineering, management, law, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The university maintains a strict attendance policy (minimum 85%) and dress code, which contributes to its reputation for discipline but also generates mixed student sentiment.