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.
| 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 |
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.
The university is organised into several schools and faculties covering a wide range of disciplines. Major areas of study include:
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.
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.
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.
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.