Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

About Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

Jain University was established in 1990 as Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College (SBMJC). It was declared Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Union Government vide notification No.F-9-57/2007-U.3 (A) Ministry of HRD, GOI December 19, 2008 & July 24, 2009. Jain University is promoted by the Jain University Trust. The Jain University Trust is managed by the JGI Group. The University offers over 60 innovative programmes at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research levels. It offers degrees in Languages, Social Sciences & Humanities, Physical & Life Sciences, Engineering Science and Technology, Management and Commerce. Research programmes at Jain University are offered under all the 6 Faculties. Ph.D. and M.Phil. Programmes are undertaken in 20 disciplines, with most of the researchers involved in interdisciplinary study. It has 5 Campuses and about 300 acres in Kanakapura, which is the Unitary Campus of JU.

Universities 5 Campuses:

1. School of Graduate Studies - V V Puram - P +91 80 4343 1000.
2. School of Graduate Studies - JC Road - P +91 80 4343 0100.
3. Centre for Management Studies – Palace Road - P +91 80 4343 0200.
4. School of Engineering & Technology - P +91 80 2757 7200.
5. Centre for Post Graduate Studies - P +91 80 4322 6500.

Transportation
Jain University Group Head Office is easily accessible from all parts of Bangalore City.

From the New Bangalore International Airport:

• The distance is approximately 48 kms.
• One can take Route 5 or 12 of Airport Shuttle Service from the Airport to Jayanagar Bus Stand near Jain Temple.
• One can then take a Taxi/Auto rickshaw to reach Jain University Group Head Office which is 3 kms. away.
• A/C Shuttle Services from Airport will depart every 30 minutes.

From Central (Majestic) Railway Station and Kempegowda Bus stand:

• One can take the following Bus routes 215B, 15, 26, 43 to reach Lalbagh West Gate stop. From Lalbagh West Gate the JU Group Head office is a 5-minute walk.

From Shivaji Nagar Bus Stand:

• One can take the following Bus routes 32, 32E, 37A, 37B, 37E to reach Lalbagh West Gate stop. From Lalbagh West Gate the JU Group Head office is a five-minute walk.

By Road:

• Drive towards Corporation (Hudson) Circle to reach Lalbagh West Gate. Take a right turn to reach Jain University Group Head Office

Faculties

• Faculty of Languages.
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
• Faculty of Sciences.
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology.
• Faculty of Management.
• Faculty of Commerce.

Facilities

Jain Shelters – It is the residential area of the university. It is located across South Bangalore and surrounded by lush greenery. There is separate accommodation for boys and girls. It has spacious and well laid out rooms with attached bathrooms, kitchen facilities, regular medical check-ups, medical insurance, a telephone and a state-of-the-art gymnasium etc.

Library - The library has a collection of books numbering up to 30000, as well as CDs, DVDs and journals. More than 120 National & International periodicals access to other academic libraries in city.

Laboratories - University laboratories are fully equipped with tools. The Labs include Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Plant Tissue Culture, Genetics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Electronics.

International Students - The Office of International Admissions of Jain University is the contact point for international students. Foreign / NRI / PIO students from abroad (outside India) will generally be admitted at the beginning of the academic year commencing in June / July every year. The admissions are based on merit and marks/grades obtained in the qualifying examination. The international students are not required to take the entrance examination except for B.B.M. Programme conducted by Jain University that are generally conducted for resident Indian students. For any admissions related queries email to the Office of International Admissions ([email protected]) or contact through ordinary mail.

Information Technology Services- The University provide a comprehensive computer-based service in the IT Centre with high-speed internet access including Wi-Fi connectivity.

Research Centres  

• Centre for Research in Social Sciences and Education.
• Centre for Disaster Mitigation.
• Centre for Emerging Technologies.
• International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management.
• Centre for Research in Pure and Applied Sciences.
• Centre for Ancient Indian History & Culture.
• RCJ Centre for Entrepreneurship - The RCJ Centre for Entrepreneurship aims at producing successful entrepreneurs. Till date, 48 companies have been incubated. The areas of their business operations include hospitality, investment advisory, software services through telecommunication, interior design, hotel industry, niche marketing and educational services.

Gymnasium - The Jain University provide students with excellent Gym and yoga facilities.

Sports- Jain University provides world-class infrastructure for sports in its sprawling campus of 160 acres. It has SPINTOOR – An Indoor stadium with a total built-up area of 80,000 sq feet.

Some of the Sports Facilities:

• Basketball.
• Golf Course.
• Football.
• Hockey.
• Multi-Gym.
• Athletics.
• Tennis courts.

Seminar Hall – It is air-conditioned, built-in theatre style and is used for conducting seminars, student club activities & recruitment exercises.
Auditorium - The auditorium is well equipped with modern acoustics and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct seminars, corporate events, student activities and general announcements for the students.
Cafeteria – It Provides various types of food for students.
Radio Active – It is the Community Radio (90.4Hz) of the university which creates awareness about health, environment, development, scientific awareness, women, social issues etc., in turn seeking to inform, educate, while entertaining the public.
Careers and Placement Service - It maintains long-established relationships with business and industry. It offers advice and information on a range of careers issues which is beneficial both for the employers recruiting on the campus and students as well. Some of the companies that have recruited the university’s students include - Accenture, Target, Arihant Capital Markets, Tech Mahindra etc.