Jain University (also styled JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)) is a private deemed-to-be university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is part of the JGI Group (Jain Group of Institutions), an educational network founded by Chenraj Roychand. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programmes across disciplines including engineering, sciences, commerce, management, humanities, law, and performing arts.
Key facts
| Name | Jain University (JAIN Deemed-to-be University) |
|---|---|
| Type | Deemed-to-be University (private) |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Parent organisation | JGI Group (Jain Group of Institutions) |
| Founder | Chenraj Roychand |
| Country | India |
Background
The institution traces its origins to the educational ventures of the JGI Group, which began with smaller coaching and college operations in Bengaluru and gradually expanded into a multi-disciplinary group of institutions. Jain University was conferred the status of a deemed-to-be university by the Government of India under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, on the recommendation of the UGC.
Academics
The university is organised into several schools and faculties covering a wide range of disciplines. Major areas of study include:
- Engineering and technology
- Sciences, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, and life sciences
- Commerce and management
- Humanities and social sciences
- Law
- Performing arts and design
- Languages
Programmes are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, along with certificate and diploma courses. Research centres at the university work in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, management, and applied sciences.
Campuses
The university operates multiple campuses and centres in and around Bengaluru, including a main campus and specialised campuses for management, sciences, and engineering. Affiliated colleges within the JGI Group operate in Karnataka and other parts of India, offering school education and pre-university programmes.
Sports and extracurricular activities
Jain University has a notable presence in collegiate sports in India, with athletes representing the institution in cricket, basketball, athletics, swimming, and other disciplines at the national and international levels. The university also hosts cultural festivals, entrepreneurship initiatives, and student-led research activities.
Significance
As one of the deemed universities based in Bengaluru, Jain University contributes to the city's identity as a major centre for higher education and research in southern India. Its multi-disciplinary structure and focus on entrepreneurship and applied research place it among the larger private higher-education institutions in Karnataka.
Related topics
- Bengaluru
- Education in Karnataka
- Deemed University
- University Grants Commission (India)
- List of Universities in Karnataka
- Higher Education in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q6124019
- University Grants Commission (India), list of deemed-to-be universities