Jain (Deemed-to-be University), is a
deemed university
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based in
Bengaluru
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. In August 2019, Jain (Deemed-to-be University) opened its off campus in
Kochi
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,
Kerala
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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
Chenraj Roychand (born 7 July 1961) is an Indian educator, entrepreneur, angel investor and philanthropist. He founded the Jain Group and has been Chancellor (education), chancellor of Jain University since 1990.
Dr. Chenraj Roychand, a distin ...
in 1990. It was conferred
deemed to be university
In India, a deemed university or deemed-to-be-university is an accreditation granted to higher educational institutions by the Ministry of Education. According to the ministry's definition, the accreditation indicates, "an Institution of higher ...
status in 2009.
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. 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 and BCOM, and online PG programs such as MCA, MBA, M.Com, and MA.
Accreditations and rankings
The
National Institutional Ranking Framework
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(NIRF) ranked the institution 65th among universities, 77th among business schools and 95th in engineering in 2024.
Hostel accommodation
Jain (Deemed-to-be University) offers both on-campus (Jain Global Campus) and off-campus accommodations in different locations in Bangalore.
Notable Alumni
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Aditi Ashok - golfer
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Ambi Subramaniam - musician, educator
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Ann Augustine - actress
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Anup Sridhar - badminton player
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Bindu Subramaniam - singer, songwriter, musician, author, entrepreneur
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Chakravarti Sulibele - writer, orator, social-activist
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Dhanya Ramkumar - actress, model
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Diganth
Diganth Manchale (born 28 December 1983), known professionally as Diganth, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema, Kannada films. Diganth made his lead acting debut in ''Miss California (film), Miss California'' (2006) and ...
- actor, model
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Gagan Ullalmath - swimmer
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Gaurav Dhiman - cricketer
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HS Sharath - cricketer
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Karun Nair - cricketer
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Kaunain Abbas - cricketer
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KL Rahul - cricketer
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Kriti Kharbanda
Kriti Kharbanda (born 29 October 1990) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Bollywood, Hindi, Kannada cinema, Kannada and Telugu cinema, Telugu language films. Kharbanda is a recipient of several accolades including a South Indian In ...
- actress, model
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Manish Pandey - cricketer
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Mayank Agarwal - cricketer
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Niranjan Mukundan - para-swimmer
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Pankaj Advani - billiards and snooker player
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Pannaga Bharana - actor, director, screenwriter
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Prajwal Devraj - actor
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Prasidh Krishna - cricketer
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Rakesh Manpat - shooter
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Ravikumar Samarth - cricketer
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Rehan Poncha - swimmer
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Robin Uthappa
Robin Venu Uthappa (; ; born 11 November 1985) is an Indian former cricketer. He represented the Indian national team in One Day International and Twenty20 International cricket.
Uthappa made his One Day International debut in the seventh and ...
- cricketer
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Rohan Bopanna
Rohan Machanda Bopanna ( ; born 4 March 1980) is an Indian professional tennis player who specializes in doubles.
He attained the List of ATP number 1 ranked doubles tennis players, world No. 1 ranking after winning his first Grand Slam (tenni ...
- tennis player
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Rohit Havaldar - swimmer
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Ryan Ninan - cricketer
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Sagar Puranik - actor, director
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Samyuktha Hegde - actress
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Sharath Gayakwad - para-swimmer, coach
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Shikha Tandon - swimmer
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Shreyas Gopal - cricketer
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Srinidhi Shetty - model, actress
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Varun Aaron - cricketer
See also
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List of deemed universities
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List of institutions of higher education in Karnataka
References
External links
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Kochi Teerthanker Mahaveer University Moradabad
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Universities in Bengaluru
Deemed universities in Karnataka
Universities and colleges established in 1990
Jain universities and colleges
1990 establishments in Karnataka