Christ (Deemed to be University) in Bangalore is a private multi-disciplinary university, ranked #24 in Law and #63 among universities in NIRF 2025. Founded in 1969 and granted deemed-university status in 2008, it is strongest in law, commerce, management, and social sciences rather than engineering, and admits through its own Christ Entrance Test plus an interview. About {{COLLEGE_COUNT}} colleges in our database are comparable institutions.
The defining feature is its multi-stream, interview-led model. Christ is best known for its law (NIRF #24), commerce, management, and humanities programmes, not engineering (NIRF #76). Admission combines an entrance test with a micro-presentation, skill assessment, and personal interview, which is unusual among large universities. It holds NAAC A++ accreditation and is run by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI).
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Christ (Deemed to be University) |
| Founded | 1969 (Christ College); deemed university since 2008 |
| Type | Private deemed-to-be university (run by CMI) |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka (multiple campuses) |
| Total students | ~25,000 |
| NAAC grade | A++ (CGPA 3.73) |
| Admission | Christ Entrance Test plus micro-presentation, skill assessment, and interview |
| BBA fee | ~₹2.55 lakh to ₹2.9 lakh per year |
| BCom / BA fee | ~₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh (BCom); ~₹65,000 to ₹1.2 lakh (BA) per year |
| 2024 placements (MBA) | Median ₹9.86 LPA; ~91% placed |
| NIRF 2025 | Law #24, Management #57, University #63, Overall #96, Engineering #76 |
| Official website | christuniversity.in |
[Source: Christ University official site and NIRF page; NIRF India Rankings 2025; documented 2024 batch placement figures by school; Christ fee structure 2025.]
| Programme | Approximate annual fee |
|---|---|
| BBA (and specialisations) | ~₹2.55 lakh to ₹2.9 lakh |
| BCom (and Honours) | ~₹1.5 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh |
| BA combinations | ~₹65,000 (Karnataka) to ₹1.2 lakh (non-Karnataka) |
| MBA | Higher; varies by specialisation |
[Source: Christ University fee structure 2025. Fees vary by programme, specialisation, and Karnataka versus non-Karnataka status.]
Fees differ noticeably by programme and domicile, so the headline cost depends on the exact course and category.
Christ runs several campuses, with the Central Campus on Hosur Road as the historic main site.
Christ began in 1969 as Christ College in Bangalore, founded by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), and was declared a deemed-to-be university in 2008. It has since grown into a multi-campus institution, with the Central Campus on Hosur Road and further campuses including Bannerghatta Road, Kengeri, and Yeshwanthpur in Bangalore, plus Delhi NCR and Pune Lavasa.
The university enrols around 25,000 students across law, commerce, management, social sciences, humanities, sciences, and engineering, and holds NAAC A++ accreditation (CGPA 3.73). Degrees are awarded by Christ as a deemed university.
Christ is recognised most for its non-engineering strengths: law (NIRF #24 in 2025), management (#57), and a strong commerce and social-sciences base, with a campus culture known for discipline and structure.
Four points stand out for an applicant comparing multi-disciplinary private universities.
NIRF 2025 Law #24, among the strongest private law programmes
Large, well-regarded BBA, BCom, and MBA programmes
Law, commerce, management, humanities, sciences, and engineering together
An entrance test plus interview and skill assessment, weighing more than marks alone
Honest caveat: Christ is not an engineering-led university (NIRF Engineering #76), so a candidate set on a top engineering seat should weigh that. Placement outcomes vary widely by school, with management and commerce stronger than some arts streams, and fees differ sharply by programme and by Karnataka versus non-Karnataka status.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Law | 2025 | #24 |
| NIRF | Architecture | 2025 | #34 |
| NIRF | Management | 2025 | #57 |
| NIRF | University | 2025 | #63 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 2025 | #76 |
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | #96 |
13 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | Hons | 36 months | — | ₹6L | — |
| B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) | — | 36 months | — | ₹3.6L | — |
| B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) | — | — | — | ₹3.6L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | — | — | ₹8L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| BA (Bachelor of Arts) | Honours (General) | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | — | — | — | ₹8.1L | — |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) | — | 36 months | — | ₹4.5L | — |
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | — | — | — | ₹6L | — |
| M.Com (Master of Commerce) | — | 24 months | — | ₹2L | — |
| MA (Master of Arts) | — | 36 months | — | ₹1.8L | — |
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | — | — | — | ₹8L | — |
| MCA (Master of Computer Applications) | — | 24 months | — | ₹2.4L | — |
1-year placement history, latest data from 2024.
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
BBA tuition is roughly ₹2.55 lakh to ₹2.9 lakh per year, with specialisations such as Decision Science at the higher end. Total programme cost runs to about ₹8.3 lakh to ₹11 lakh depending on specialisation and domicile.
It depends on the school. For the 2024 batch, the MBA reported a median of about ₹9.86 LPA with around 91% placed, while BBA averaged roughly ₹5 to ₹6 LPA with a highest of ₹21.5 LPA. Christ reports placements by school rather than as one figure.
Through the Christ Entrance Test (the university's own test, not NTA CUET), followed by a micro-presentation, a skill assessment, and a personal interview. Class 12 marks and programme-specific eligibility also count.
Yes. Christ is ranked #24 in Law in NIRF 2025, among the stronger private law schools, offering five-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes and an LLM.
No. Christ conducts its own Christ Entrance Test, which is separate from the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) run by the NTA. Admission also includes an interview and skill assessment.
Engineering is not Christ's strongest area; it is ranked #76 in NIRF 2025 Engineering, well below its law and management ranks. Candidates set on a top engineering seat should weigh that against Christ's commerce, management, and law strengths.
Last reviewed: May 21, 2026. Next scheduled review: August 2026, after the 2026 admission cycle and any NIRF 2026 release.
