Jain University
Private university in Bengaluru, India
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Jain University is an Indian deemed university based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. In August 2019, Jain University opened its off campus in Kochi, Kerala.
Dr. J. Letha (Kochi)[1]
Campus in Kanakapura, Bangalore | |
Former names | Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College (est. 1990) |
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| Type | Deemed-to-be University |
| Chancellor | Dr. Chenraj Roychand |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Raj (Bengaluru) Dr. J. Letha (Kochi)[1] |
| Location | 12.9617°N 77.5849°E |
| Website | www |
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History
Jain (Deemed-to-be University) originates from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College (SBMJC), established by the founder and chairman of Jain Group, Chenraj Roychand[2] in 1990.[3] It was conferred deemed to be university status in 2009.[4]
Academics
Academic programmes
Jain (Deemed-to-be University) offers more than 200 UG and PG programs in commerce, sciences, humanities and arts, engineering and technology and management.[5] It also offers courses for working professionals in the field of Business Administration, Engineering and Information technology. The University also provides online UG programs like BBA[6] and BCOM,[7] and online PG programs such as MCA,[8] MBA,[9][10] M.Com, and MA.[11]
Accreditations and rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked the institution 65th among universities, 77th among business schools and 95th in engineering in 2024.[17] Jain University Online is Accredited by NAAC with 'A++' Grade.[18]
Hostel accommodation
Jain (Deemed-to-be University) offers both on-campus (Jain Global Campus) and off-campus accommodations in different locations in Bangalore.[19]
Notable alumni
- Aditi Ashok - golfer
- Ambi Subramaniam - musician, educator
- Ann Augustine - actress
- Anup Sridhar - badminton player
- Bindu Subramaniam - singer, songwriter, musician, author, entrepreneur
- Chakravarti Sulibele - writer, orator, social-activist
- Dhanya Ramkumar - actress, model
- Diganth - actor, model
- Gagan Ullalmath - swimmer
- Gaurav Dhiman - cricketer
- HS Sharath - cricketer
- Karun Nair - cricketer
- Kaunain Abbas - cricketer
- KL Rahul - cricketer
- Kriti Kharbanda - actress, model
- Manish Pandey - cricketer
- Mayank Agarwal - cricketer
- Niranjan Mukundan - para-swimmer
- Pankaj Advani - billiards and snooker player
- Pannaga Bharana - actor, director, screenwriter
- Prajwal Devraj - actor
- Prasidh Krishna - cricketer
- Rakesh Manpat - shooter
- Ravikumar Samarth - cricketer
- Rehan Poncha - swimmer
- Robin Uthappa - cricketer
- Rohan Bopanna - tennis player
- Rohit Havaldar - swimmer
- Ryan Ninan - cricketer
- Sagar Puranik - actor, director
- Samyuktha Hegde - actress
- Sharath Gayakwad - para-swimmer, coach
- Shikha Tandon - swimmer
- Shreyas Gopal - cricketer
- Srinidhi Shetty - model, actress
- Varun Aaron - cricketer
