Jain University

What Jain University does

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a private, multi-disciplinary higher education institution promoted by the JAIN Trust and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, with operations across ten campuses including a regional campus in Kochi, Kerala. The university delivers 88 undergraduate and 55 postgraduate programmes spanning engineering and technology, management, sciences, commerce, humanities, law, design, fine arts, applied computing, and sports education. It supports 21,205 students with 1,370 faculty and runs 10 specialised research centres alongside innovation infrastructure including the Chenraj Roychand Center for Entrepreneurship (CRCE), JUiNCUBATOR, and JAIN Launchpad, which together have incubated 176 startups.

The university's technology and pedagogy layer centres on simulation-based learning across 50+ programmes, a project-centric learning (PCL) approach, and a flexible credit system that allows stacking from certificates (40 credits) through degrees (120 credits) to honours and research pathways (160 credits), with an additional summer term. Delivery channels include on-campus residential programmes, the Centre for Distance & Online Education, and JAIN Online for remote learners, supplemented by a dedicated international admissions portal and ISSAC advisory council serving students from 50+ countries. Notable technical assets include 2,300+ patents filed (ranked #2 in India by the IPR Office), a faculty cohort that includes Stanford Elsevier Top 2% scientists, and global accreditations such as A++ NAAC, UGC Graded Autonomy, NBA for the CMS Business School MBA programme, and NIRF 2025 placements of #62 University, #84 Engineering, and #73 Management.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and academic fees across UG, PG, MBA, and B.Tech tiers billed on an annual subscription basis, with a secondary revenue stream from executive education and corporate training delivered through the Centre for Management Development & Consultancy (CMDC), which runs custom programmes for clients such as Geberit India. The customer base is overwhelmingly individual students (domestic and international) augmented by a smaller corporate-training segment; placement outcomes include a 93.12% placement rate for AY 2023-24, 35,984 graduates placed, a 42 LPA highest CTC, and a recruiter network exceeding 600 firms. No consolidated revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Jain University

Legal name

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

Website

https://jainuniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a private deemed-to-be university in Bangalore, India, offering 88 undergraduate and 55 postgraduate programmes across engineering, management, sciences, law, and other disciplines to 21,205 students across ten campuses, with revenue driven by annual tuition and an executive education arm.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Competency-Based Universities (CBE) (EDAHALAI), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Research and innovation
• Executive development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and executive development program fees charged to students across various disciplines
2. Executive Education and Corporate Training: Revenue from custom executive development programs conducted by Centre for Management Development & Consultancy (CMDC) for corporate clients like Geberit India

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering 88 undergraduate and 55 postgraduate programs across engineering, management, sciences, commerce, humanities, law, design, arts, and applied computing. It delivers degree programs through on-campus instruction at ten campuses in Bangalore and Kochi, online and distance learning, executive education, and corporate training services through the Centre for Management Development & Consultancy (CMDC).

Product overview

JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through its main campus in Bangalore and Kochi campus. The university provides 88 undergraduate programs, 55 postgraduate programs, and PG diploma programs across diverse disciplines including Engineering & Technology (through the School of Engineering and Technology and IIAEM), Management (via CMS Business School and Center for Management Studies), Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, Law, Design, Fine Arts, and Applied Computing. The institution supports innovation through dedicated centers like the Chenraj Roychand Center for Entrepreneurship (CRCE) and JUiNCUBATOR for startup incubation, the Centre for Management Development & Consultancy (CMDC) for executive education, and specialized research centers including the Centre for Nano and Material Sciences and the Cyber Security Center of Excellence. Flexible learning is delivered through JAIN Online Programs and the Centre for Distance & Online Education. The university also operates JAIN Launchpad as its startup platform and maintains international student support services through ISSAC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMS Business School - MBA Programs MBA programs with specializations in Finance, International Finance and Account, and other management disciplines. NBA accredited for its MBA programme from 2022-23 to 2024-25. Targeted at graduates seeking management careers.
• School of Engineering and Technology - B.Tech and M.Tech Programs Engineering college offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs including specialized tracks in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and aerospace engineering. Targeted at prospective undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students.
• JAIN Online Programs Online and distance education offerings providing flexible learning options for students unable to attend campus programs. Targeted at remote and working learners seeking university degrees.
• Centre for Distance & Online Education Dedicated center for distance education programs offering remote learning opportunities. Targeted at students requiring flexible off-campus degree pathways.
• Centre for Management Development & Consultancy (CMDC) - Executive Development Programs Executive development programs and corporate training services including custom workshops for organizations like Geberit India, offering managerial development and professional skill enhancement. Targeted at corporate clients including managers and executives.
• International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management (IIAEM) Aerospace engineering and management institute offering specialized programs in aerospace engineering. Targeted at students pursuing careers in aerospace engineering and management.
• Chenraj Roychand Center for Entrepreneurship (CRCE) Entrepreneurship center that incubates student companies and supports startup development as part of the university's innovation ecosystem. Targeted at student entrepreneurs.
• JAIN Launchpad Platform supporting startup activities and entrepreneurial initiatives at the university. Targeted at student and alumni entrepreneurs.
• JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Kochi Campus Regional campus located in Kochi, Kerala, offering programs at the Knowledge Park in Nirmal Infopark, Kakkanad. Targeted at students in Kerala and surrounding regions.
• School of Law Law programs offering undergraduate and postgraduate legal education. Targeted at students pursuing legal careers.
• International Admissions Programs (via ISSAC) International degree programs with visa support and dedicated international student services through the International Students and Scholars Admissions and Advisory Council (ISSAC), serving as a single window agency for international students. Targeted at students from over 50 countries.
• New Beta JAIN University Website Beta version of the new JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) website designed to make exploring programmes, admissions, and campus life easier, with a feedback collection system for user input. Targeted at prospective students and stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.12% placement rate for academic year 2023-24
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Yarsi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAIN (Deemed-to-be University) signed MoU with Yarsi University, Jakarta Indonesia, to collaborate and take up multiple academic activities for holistic development of students. This partnership enables cross-cultural academic exchange and collaborative educational initiatives.
• ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to establish a 'Cyber Security Center of Excellence' and train about 1,00,000 cyber security professionals under the National Security Database (NSD) programme, Government of India. This is a major national-level initiative for cybersecurity skill development.
• Eonten StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed with Eonten Studios to bridge the gap between industry and academia, creating a dynamic learning environment beyond traditional classrooms. Multiple projects include incubation of a studio and development of specialized courses for students and faculty.
• Ghent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration to promote International Academic, Cultural and Scientific Exchange between the institutions.
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated for graduate training and short term visits, providing international exposure and advanced aerospace education opportunities.
• Camosun College, CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver world-class sports education, enabling international sports science and athletic training programs.
• Netherlands Aerospace CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in the field of research and education in aerospace engineering, fostering international research collaboration.
• Forum of FederationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to lend visible support on Global Dialogue Programs, contributing to international governance and policy discussions.
• Indian Institute of Horticulture ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote sustainable academic activities and research education in horticulture and agricultural sciences.
• Underwriters Laboratories, USAflagshipTechnology or IntegrationJAIN is the first university in India to partner with Underwriters Laboratories (UL), USA. Partnership to set up Fire Safety Test Lab and Training Programs, establishing cutting-edge safety research infrastructure.
• Toastmasters InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForum Club and Train the Students. Toastmasters club operates on campus to develop communication and leadership skills among students.
• Karnataka Jnana Ayoga (KJA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to carry out an in-depth study on Aspirations, Expectations, and Suggestions of Students and Youth of Karnataka, supporting educational policy research.

Scale indicators16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shiv Nadar University: Research-intensive private university with comparable emphasis on interdisciplinary programs, research output, and industry partnerships; targets overlapping student demographics.
• Christ University, Bangalore: Bangalore-based private deemed university with comparable UG/PG portfolio in management, sciences, humanities, and law. Direct head-to-head competitor in the same city for the same student segments.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private deemed university with strong engineering programs, NIRF top-10 in engineering, and a comparable admissions-driven revenue model with international student intake.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private university with multi-disciplinary programs and heavy emphasis on international recruitment. Comparable in scale and private-tuition revenue model.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large Indian private deemed university offering multi-disciplinary UG/PG programs with strong placement and international student base. Most comparable direct competitor at the comprehensive deemed-university level.
• Amity University: Pan-India private deemed university with comparable scale, broad program portfolio, and significant international student recruitment — a relevant competitor on breadth and global positioning.
• OP Jindal Global University: Private deemed university with strong multi-disciplinary programs and growing international profile; competes with JAIN for high-achieving applicants and faculty in management, law, and social sciences.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Multi-campus private deemed university with comparable engineering, management, and sciences programs; competes directly for engineering applicants and placement rankings in India.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private deemed university known for engineering, science, and management programs with strong placement outcomes; sets the bar on placement-driven admissions that JAIN benchmarks against.

Emerging players

• Ashoka University: Premium private university focused on liberal arts and sciences with strong research orientation; competes for a similar high-quality applicant pool but with narrower disciplinary focus than JAIN.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JUBangalore
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jainuniversityofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jaingroupofinstitutions

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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