CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. He founded the first Catholic indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), in 1831, which administers CHRIST (Deemed to be University).
Established in 1969 as Christ College, it undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff. The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India conferred Autonomy to Christ College in 2004 and identified it as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006. In 2008, under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India declared the institution a Deemed to be University, in the name and style of Christ University.
One of the first institutions in India to be accredited in 1998 by the NAAC, and subsequently in 2004 and 2016, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has the top grade ‘A+’ Grade. The University is ranked among the top 100 universities in India at 67 in the NIRF India Ranking 2023 of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The multi-disciplinary University, which focuses on teaching research and service, offers Bachelor to Doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, science, commerce, management, engineering, education, and law to over 21000 students.
The campus is a living example of harmonious multiculturalism with students from all the states of India and around 60 different countries. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) publishes six peer-reviewed research journals and has published more than 300 books in Kannada and English. A promoter of sports, music and literary activities, it is a nurturing ground for creative excellence.
| 1966 | Christ College registered as a society under Mysore Societies Registration Act |
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| 1969 | Blessing of the newly constructed building (now called Block I) and commencement of the first academic year on 15 July at 9:30 AM Started one year Pre-University Courses (PUC) under Bangalore University. |
| 1970 | Courses in BA, BSc, and BCom were introduced |
| 1970-71 | Two-year PUC introduced |
| 1971 | Kannada Sangha established |
| 1972-73 | The first batch of Degree students graduated. In BA (Philosophy) students secured ranks in the positions of I, II, IV, V, VI and X |
| 1979-80 | Started co-education |
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| 1981 | ‘AydaKathegalu’ book published by Kannada Sangha’s prescribed as a textbook by Bangalore University for the Department of Kannada |
| 1984 | New hockey court inaugurated |
| 1987 | Library building Inaugurated on 12 February 1987 |
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| 1988-89 | The first Self Financing Programme BSc – (Physics, Mathematics, Electronics) [PME] started. |
| 1990 | Construction of a segment of Block II |
| 1990 | BSc (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics) introduced |
| 1991 | BA – (Journalism, Psychology, English) [JPEng], Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM], Bachelor of Business Management [BBM] and MA (Sociology) introduced |
| 1993 | Silver Jubilee Year |
| 1993 | MSc (Physics) introduced |
| 1994 | MBA and MCA programmes introduced |
| 1996 | BBA Twinning Programme with Western Michigan University, Kalamzoo, USA introduced |
| 1997 | Promulgation of Mission Statement |
| 1998 | Christ College became the first educational institution in Karnataka to be accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| 1998 | Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum (CEDBEC) established |
| 1999 | Centre for Social Action (CSA) established |
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| 2000 | Bachelor of Computer Science [BCA] programme introduced |
| 2002 | First Journals – ‘Artha-Journal of Social Science’, ‘Ushus-Journal of Management Studies’ and ‘Mapana-Journal of Science’ launched |
| 2004 | Autonomous status granted by UGC |
| 2005 | Re-accredited with A+ by NAAC. |
| 2005 | College became an Autonomous Institution |
| 2005 | MSc (Mathematics) and MA (Economics) introduced |
| 2005 | MoUs signed with University of Wales, UK and Liverpool-Hope University, UK |
| 2006 | Inauguration of Main Auditorium with seating capacity of about 2000 |
| 2006 | Bachelor of Education (BEd) and BA LLB (Honours) programmes introduced |
| 2006 | UGC declared Christ College as an Institution with Potential for Excellence |
| 2006 | Establishment of Deaneries |
| 2007 | Blessing of Block I of Faculty of Engineering in Bangalore Kengeri Campus on Mysore Road |
| 2007 | University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC) with Universities in USA launched in the campus |
| 2008 | Inauguration of Jonas Hall (Women’s Hostel) in Main Campus |
| 2008 | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India confers Deemed to be University status on Christ College (Autonomous) on 22 July |
| 2008 | Atna-Journal of Tourism Studies and Tattva-Journal of Philosophy launched. |
| 2008 | Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes launched. |
| 2008 | Kannada Sangha Published 199th book |
| 2008 | MA (English with Communication Studies) introduced |
| 2008 | Land bought at Lavasa in Pune, Maharashtra for future campus development |
| 2009 | Formal inauguration of Faculty of Engineering in Bangalore Kengeri Campus |
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| 2009 | PhD programmes launched |
| 2009 | Land bought at Ghaziabad in Delhi NCR for future campus development |
| 2010 | BA (Performing Arts, English and Psychology) introduced |
| 2010 | Blessing and inauguration of Central Block, Main Campus on Hosur Road |
| 2010 | Centre for Research established |
| 2010 | Inauguration of Nodal Office in Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2010 | Centre for Research established |
| 2010 | Land bought at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala for University Nodal Office Centre |
| 2011 | Blessing of Knowledge Centre (PG Library) and Chapel in Central Block, Main Campus |
| 2011 | Land bought in Hulimavu, on Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, Karnataka for future campus development |
| 2012 | Christ University Law Journal launched. |
| 2012 | Centre for Concept Design started |
| 2012 | Dr Fr Thomas C Mathew, Vice Chancellor conferred with the honorary rank of Colonel by the Ministry of Defence for contributions to National Cadet Corps. |
| 2013 | Property bought in view of Campus in Wardha, Maharashtra |
| 2013 | Centre for Advanced Research and Training (CART) established |
| 2013 | BA (Theatre Studies , Communication and Media Studies, English) introduced |
| 2014 | Became member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
| 2014 | Blessing and inauguration of Lavasa Campus, Pune. |
| 2014 | Blessing and inauguration of Delhi NCR Campus Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| 2015 | Property bought in view of campus in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| 2015 | Inauguration of St Kuriakose Elias Hall (Men’s Hostel) in the Main Campus |
| 2015 | BA (Music – Western Classical, Psychology, English) introduced |
| 2015 | Blessing and inauguration of Block IV in the Main Campus |
| 2016 | Blessing and Inauguration of Bannerghatta Road Campus |
| 2016 | Adoption of the Choice Based Curriculum |
| 2016 | Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS) established. |
| 2016 | Block V in Bangalore Kengeri Campus Inaugurated |
| 2016 | NAAC awards highest grade “A” on four point scale with CGPA of 3.25 |
| 2016 | Completion of Block V (Kengeri Campus) housing Automobile Workshop, Centre for Digital Innovation and the Incubation Centre |
| 2016 | Centre for Digital Innovation and the Incubation Centre started in Bangalore Kengeri Campus |
| 2017 | Inauguration of the new Auditorium in the Bannerghatta Road Campus |
| 2017 | Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) progamme introduced at Kengeri Campus |
| 2017 | Centre for Indian and Foreign Languages established |
| 2017 | Property bought in view of North Campus, Bangalore |
| 2017 | Land bought in Nagasandra, Tumkur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka for future campus development |
| 2018 | Property bought in view of Campus in Cochin |
| 2019 | Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India approved Off Campuses of the University at Pune Lavasa and at Ghaziabad in Delhi NCR on 08 April |
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| 2019 | School System was introduced in the place of Deanery System |
| 2020 | Law programme ranked within top 20 in NIRF in the country |
| 2021 | Research and Development Block inaugurated |
| 2021 | School of Architecture Block inaugurated |
| 2022 | Dr Fr Abraham V M, Vice Chancellor, conferred with the honorary rank of Colonel by the Ministry of Defence for contributions to National Cadet Corps. |
| 2022 | Five BTech programmes NBA accredited |
| 2022 | Blessing and Inauguration of Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus |
| 2022 | Reaccredited by NAAC with A+ Grade |
| 2023 | National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Implemented |
| 2023 | University ranked among top 100 universities in India at 67 in NIRF |
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