GetMyUni's Verdict on Jain University

Pratiki Patra

“With unrivalled sports facilities and distinguished alumni, Jain University Bangalore has carved its name among India's top universities. But how efficient is it in catering to the demands of the market? ”

Rarely do people come across an educational institution where sport is given cardinal importance. It seems Jain University Bangalore has been championing this very component. Sports enthusiasts nationwide look towards the institution to fuse their sports and academic requirements. 

However, it appears that Jain University has missed the bus for its overall college infrastructure compared to its world-class sports facilities. The general college facilities are just enough to cater to the basic requirements of the students. Not that the students can be heard lamenting about it, but surely they pine for better infrastructures. 

Jain University, Bangalore, hosts a single campus spread across 300 acres. The university is located inside the central city area, making it convenient for the students for easy accessibility for their daily needs. 

Table of Contents

• A Walk-Through the Multi-Disciplinary Academia
• Unmatched Sports Facilities
• Consistent Ranking
• How Efficient are the College Infrastructures at Jain University?
• High Placement Records
• Diversity and Inclusion Quotient
• Comfortable Hostel Facilities
• Unique College Fest for Participation
• The Skit Fiasco
• A Bit Heavy on the Student’s Pocket
• Overall College Experience
• Why Choose Jain University, Bangalore?

A Walk-Through the Multi-Disciplinary Academia

Browsing through an exhaustive list of programs, almost everyone can find a course of their choice at Jain University, Bangalore. The two-year MBA programs in Digital Finance and Strategic Human Resource Management are the newest addition to this list. Students can find courses in the fields of:

Jain University, Bangalore, has crafted special programs for working professionals. This is designed to upskill working professionals and keep them abreast with the latest developments. It has been consistently ranked among the top universities in India. 

Students frequently attend field workshops, seminars, conferences, and internships. As with any student, internships act as the first platform to kick-start the professional world. Even though there is considerable help from Jain University’s administration and faculties alike in securing an internship, they lack the dedicated enthusiasm for it. If the students’ feedback is to be believed, only when they approach them individually are they helped.

They have highly knowledgeable faculty members with hands-on experience in teaching and industries. The staff are highly supportive and friendly professionals. Most students at Jain University go for IT programs like BCA and MCA, as the coaching and facility are good. 

Jain University encourages students to research. Though limited, the research facilities include centres like the Centre for Disaster Management and special software packages like SPSS for data analysis. Students can also use the IISc, RRI, NAL, and CSIR research facilities to pursue their research interests.

Read More: Jain University Courses & Fee Structure

Unmatched Sports Facilities

It is beyond question that Jain University’s sports facilities are unmatched by any college. Hardly one may encounter any college in India with such multifaceted sports facilities. In 2021, Jain University won the Khelo India University Games 2021. Bagging an astonishing 20 gold, 7 silvers, and 5 bronze medals. The swimming team has won the most number of medals. Siva Sridhar emerged as the star performer of the competition.

Here’s a look at the multiple sports facilities available on the campus:

• Sprintdoor: It is an indoor stadium of 80,000 square feet. It consists of squash, basketball, and badminton courts, a table tennis hall, a billiard and snooker table, a bowling alley, a cardio fitness centre, gym, and aerobic centre. To top it all, students also get to cool themselves down in the sauna, steam, and jacuzzi after a rigorous training session.
• The Aqua: It consists of an 8-lane 25 meter short course swimming pool and a 10-lane 50 meter competition pool, including a Water Polo facility. 
• The Oval: It is the international standard cricket of 2 lakh square metres. It is complete with a pavilion, massage rooms, an umpire’s cabin, and a dining hall. It has 10 practice pitches, among which 7 are turf and 3 are cement.

At this point, one might be flabbergasted by the enormous sports facilities available to the students. To put some perspective to it, here is a glimpse of the sports champions that Jain University, Bangalore, has produced in the past years:

• 6 Olympians
• 1 Paralympian
• 24 Asian Champions
• 304 National Players
• 220 International Players
• 43 National Tournaments Won
• 11 International Tournaments Won

Looking at the statistics above, just saying that Jain University only provides dedicated sports facilities is an understatement.

Consistent Ranking

Jain University, Bangalore has been consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in India by NIRF, NAAC, NBA, and more. Many of its departments such as Engineering and Technology, Business Administration also has been ranked and recognised by NIRF. Some of its accolades are listed below:

• In 2023, Jain University has been ranked has been ranked 68th. For the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, it has secured 115th rank and for CMS Business School it has secured 85th position.
• In the year 2022, Jain University was ranked on 79th position by NIRF. Its Faculty of Engineering and Technology and CMS Business School was ranked 115th and 96th position respectively.
• The CMS Business School has been accredited with National Board of Accredition (NBA) for the MBA programme from academic year 2022-23 upto 2024-25.
• In 2022, NAAC rated Jain University with A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.71 on a four-point scale.
• In 2021, Jain University has been ranked on 99th position by NIRF.

Read More: Jain University Ranking

How Efficient are the College Infrastructures at Jain University?

Jain University believes in excelling at providing quality education, research, and entrepreneurship. As much as this holds true, the college infrastructure seems to contradict it. However, it would also be wrong to say that the general college facilities are dire. Perhaps, the university has set the bar high in sports facilities so much that one can only contemplate the current state of affairs. As stated earlier, one may not hear the students vehemently complain about the same. However, they could be kept on track with the sports facilities. 

The students at the campus enjoy a well-curated, digitized library. They have spacious classrooms with good Wi-Fi browsing speed, well-equipped laboratories, projectors, and playgrounds. 

One of the everyday complaints from the students is that the administration delays in announcing the official dates for any events. Be it the upcoming semester exam dates, or the holidays, the students have to wait for several days at a stretch for confirmation. This is especially painful for international students or students who come from various parts of the country.

With students coming in internationally and across the country, Jain University has comfortable hostel facilities. The hostels are well equipped with basic facilities and amenities. There is a dedicated mess in the hostels, which provide nutritious food at all times.

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High Placement Records

At the end of the day, placements are the crux of the academic journey. Jain University conducts training sessions called Campus Recruitment Leadership Training Program before the placements to bridge the gap between practical applications and theoretical knowledge. It is organized by the  Student Career Advisory and Placement Support team.

Some of the activities planned in Campus Recruitment Leadership Training Program are- interviews, guest lectures, alumni interactions, personality development, and aptitude tests. Based on the individual requirements, some look for off-campus placement and others for on-campus placement. Almost 75% of students get placed in top-tier companies.

It's pretty apparent that the university does not have a shortage of recruiters coming to hire. However, apart from the few selects who bag the highest packages, the average salary package offered to the students is not commendable.

Read More: Jain University Placements

Diversity and Inclusion Quotient

Jain University makes significant efforts to make the campus as diverse and inclusive as possible. Currently, more than 8000 students across 30 countries are undergoing various programs at the university. The university administration makes significant efforts to maintain the campus as inclusive as possible.

Comfortable Hostel Facilities

Jain University, Bangalore, has well furnished and comfortable hostel facilities. They provide accommodations for both boys and girls. The hostels are managed by the Hostel Management Division. The residence halls are spacious and come with 24x7 medical facilities as well. The hostel administration ensures that the hostel is safe and secure. Some of the key aspect of the hostels are:

• 24x7 safety and security surveillance
• Doctor on call
• All time meals
• Well furnished rooms with hotel “Welcome Kits”
• Gym and sports facilities
• Laundry and housekeeping services
• Power backups
• Available at no cost EMI

Here’s a glimpse of the type of accommodations available at the Jain University, Bangalore, hostels:

Unique College Fest for Participation 

The college hosts a vibrant college fest comprising diverse students from different parts of the country. Students can get involved in various clubs and activities. Some well-known college fest includes Infinity Samanvaya, CMS Festival, intra -collegiate Fest, Verve cultural fest, Colosseum Fest, Alumni Meet, Threshold management fest, Melange media fest, and many more.

In terms of sports, the Golf course is provided only in this college. Cricket, Football, and Hockey grounds are spacious and fantastic. Royal Challengers Bangalore often visits the campus for practice and Division level matches. The college also does not impose any strict rules or dress code or uniform. Hence students do not feel burdened.

The Skit Fiasco

In February this year, 6 students from the Centre of Management Studies (CMS) performed a controversial skit for Jain University’s Youth Festival. The video circulating on various social media platforms showed the students using derogatory terms against the Scheduled Caste community. 

Since then, several arrests have been made. It had created an uproar among the political leaders of Karnataka as well. One of the influential party leaders of Karnataka had demanded to revoke the licence of Jain University. The Karnataka’s Minister for Higher and Technical Education, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, has vowed to take strict actions and asked the university and the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education to submit a detailed report of the incident.

A Bit Heavy on the Student’s Pocket

Overall, Jain University falls on the better side of the student’s preferences. They do not hesitate to recommend the college to the coming students. However, when weighed in, the fees for the programs are a bit expensive compared to college facilities. However, good, there is no placement assurance.

Spending a considerable amount of money and at the same time not being placed in any company is one of the significant drawbacks. The top companies look for high percentage marks from the students. The IT students got placed in top companies compared to non-IT students. 

Another distinguishing factor of the university is the scholarships. There are two categories in which the scholarships are provided, and these are sports and academics. The JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Scholarship Committee (JUSC) decides the scholarships. The Medha scholarship is awarded to first-year students based on academics. The Ekalavaya scholarship is awarded based on sports.

Read More: Jain University Fee Structure and Courses

Overall College Experience

Without a say, the student population weighs in all the probable attributes of a university before finalising their preferred institution. Jain University most certainly has topped the charts over the years.

Here’s a look at different parameters and their rating:

Why Choose Jain University, Bangalore?

Of the many reasons to choose Jain University, Bangalore, the few that top the list are the advanced sports centre, spacious campus, skilled faculties, comfortable hostel facilities, and high placement records. Before proceeding further, here is a look at the pros and cons of the university before deciding on admission:

Jain University, Bangalore, is an excellent place for higher education with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities. It offers an enriching experience and a fulfilling educational journey for individual students. It provides a multifaceted pedagogy combination of conventional and modern facilities, a need in this digital era.

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