Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 2 counselling dates have been announced, and the option entry link is now active at keaonline.karnataka.gov.in. Eligible candidates can modify or delete their choices from October 16 to 23, 2025. The final seat allotment result will be declared on October 24, while the last date for reporting to colleges is October 30, 2025.
The admission fee payment window for Karnataka PGCET 2025 Round 1 is now open for candidates who have been allotted seats at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates must pay the fee and download the confirmation slip by October 8, 2025, and report to their allotted college on October 9, 2025, along with the slip and necessary documents.
PhD Programmes Spring Admissions 2026 Now Open - Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) invites applications for its PhD programmes for Spring Admissions 2026. Applications are open from October 1, 2025, and the deadline for submission is November 25, 2025. An entrance test and interview will be conducted on December 6, 2025, with the programme commencing on January 5, 2026. The university offers a range of disciplines across various schools, including Life Sciences, Computer Science, Commerce, Humanities, and Management. For more details, please refer to the PhD prospectus or visit the university's admission guidelines page.
PhD Eligibility Criteria and Fee Structure Update - The eligibility criteria for the PhD programmes at Kristu Jayanti University have been outlined. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree (2-year) with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA, a Master's Degree (1-year) with a minimum of 55% marks, a 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Honours with Research) with a minimum of 75% marks, an MPhil Degree with a minimum of 55% marks, or professional qualifications deemed equivalent to a Master’s degree by the UGC. There is a 5% relaxation in marks for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently-Abled, and EWS category candidates. Applications are accepted online through the university website, with the deadline for Spring Admissions (January Intake) set for November 25, 2025. Required documents include a research proposal, statement of purpose, and relevant academic certificates.
Kristu Jayanti College (KJC), Bangalore, offers over 70 undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and diploma programs across Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, Social Work, and Law. Admissions for 2025 are primarily merit-based for UG programs (Class 12 marks, minimum 40–50%) and entrance-based for PG programs like MBA (CAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT) and MCA (Karnataka PGCET/KMAT). Candidates can check more information regarding KJC admissions from this page.
Some Frequently Asked Questions about KJC admissions:
1. How do I get into KJC?
The minimum marks for Kristu Jayanti College (KJC) vary by program and entrance exam, but generally, students need a minimum of 40% marks in their PUC/10+2 examinations for undergraduate programs like BCA, and specific cutoffs apply for postgraduate programs and those admitted through CUET or PGCET.
2. Does KJC have an entrance exam?
Kristu Jayanti College (KJC) does not have a universal entrance exam for all programs; admission is primarily based on academic merit and eligibility criteria, with some programs accepting national or state-level entrance exams like KMAT, CAT, or MAT
3. Is KJC a tier 1 college?
Yes, Kristu Jayanti College can be considered a top-tier institution but it does not come in tier 1 ranking.
4. Is KJC government or private?
Kristu Jayanti College is a private, self-financing, and autonomous institution.
5. What is the fee structure in KJC?
The annual Kristu Jayanti College fees range from Rs 25,000 to Rs 9,55,000 depending on the type and level of courses
For MBA admissions, the MAT 2025 schedule includes the Paper-Based Test (PBT) on September 21, 2025, and the Computer-Based Test (CBT) on September 28, 2025, with registration deadlines of September 15 and September 22, 2025, respectively. The CAT 2025 exam is set for November 30, 2025, with registrations from August 1 to September 20, 2025, answer key challenges in early December, and results by late December 2025.
Event | Date |
| Paper Based Test (PBT) | September 21, 2025 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | September 28, 2025 |
| Admit card for the PBT | September 18, 2025 |
| Admit card for the CBT | September 25, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline for PBT | September 15, 2025 |
| Registration Deadline for CBT | September 22, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Registration Period | August 1, 2025 – September 20, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 answer key challenge | First week of December 2025 |
| CAT 2025 result announcement | Last week of December 2025 |
The table below highlights KMAT schedule 2025 and CMAT schedule 2026. The KMAT exam is scheduled for September 7, 2025. The exam registration has already concluded, and candidates will get their admit cards on September 2, 2025.
CMAT 2026 | Notification Release | February 2026 (tentative) |
| Registration Start | February 10, 2026 (tentative) | |
| Exam Date | May 2026 (tentative) | |
KMAT 2025 | Registration Start | May 14, 2025 |
| Registration End | August 20, 2025 | |
| Admit Card Release | September 2, 2025 | |
| Mock Test Dates | September 3–4, 2025 | |
| Exam Date | September 7, 2025 | |
| Result Announcement | Last week of September 2025 (tentative) |
KJC offers a 3–4 year B.Sc program, its flagship UG science offering, with 16 specializations.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters); 4 years for NEP-aligned honors/research programs |
| Specializations | Forensic Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electronics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Visual Communication, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Psychology |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 12 (2023/2024/2025) with 40% aggregate in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics for specific specializations) from a recognized board |
| Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) + Personal Interview (for Forensic Science, Biotechnology, Psychology, Data Science) |
| Fees | INR 1.95 Lakhs – INR 3.3 Lakhs (total, 3 years); INR 65,000 – INR 1,10,000/year |
| Seats | 300–400 |
KJC offers a 2-year M.Sc program in Science disciplines.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Specializations | Biotechnology, Microbiology, Psychology, Computer Science, Data Science, Forensic Science, Biochemistry |
| Eligibility | B.Sc in relevant discipline with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
| Selection | Merit-based (B.Sc marks) + Personal Interview |
| Fees | INR 1.4 Lakhs – INR 2.6 Lakhs (total, 2 years); INR 70,000 – INR 1,30,000/year |
| Seats | 100–150 |
KJC offers a 3–4 year B.A. program in Arts and Humanities.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters); 4 years for honors programs |
| Specializations | Journalism, Psychology, English Literature, Economics, Political Science, History, Tourism, Visual Communication |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 12 (2023/2024/2025) with 40% aggregate in any stream from a recognized board |
| Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) + Personal Interview (for Journalism, Psychology) |
| Seats | 200–300 |
KJC offers a 3–4 year B.Com program, one of its most sought-after UG offerings.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters); 4 years for honors/professional programs |
| Specializations | General, Honours, Professional, Business Analytics, ACCA, Tourism |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 12 (2023/2024/2025) with 40% aggregate in any stream from a recognized board |
| Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) + Personal Interview (for Professional, ACCA) |
| Seats | 500–600 |
KJC offers a 3–4 year BBA program, a flagship management course.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters); 4 years for honors programs |
| Specializations | General, Business Analytics, Aviation Management, International Business, CGMA |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 12 (2023/2024/2025) with 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognized board |
| Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) + Personal Interview |
| Seats | 400–500 |
KJC offers a 3–4 year BCA program, focusing on computer applications.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters); 4 years for honors programs |
| Specializations | General, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence |
| Eligibility | Passed Class 12 (2023/2024/2025) with 50% aggregate (Mathematics preferred) from a recognized board |
| Selection | Merit-based (Class 12 marks) + Personal Interview |
| Seats | 200–300 |
KJC offers a 2-year MCA program for IT professionals.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Eligibility | BCA/B.Sc (CS/IT)/B.Tech with 50% aggregate (Mathematics in Class 12 or graduation); valid Karnataka PGCET/KMAT score |
| Selection | Karnataka PGCET/KMAT score + Counselling + Personal Interview |
| Seats | 60–100 |
KJC offers a 2-year M.Com program for commerce graduates.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Specializations | General, Financial Analysis, ACCA |
| Eligibility | B.Com/BBA with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
| Selection | Merit-based (graduation marks) + Personal Interview |
| Seats | 50–100 |
KJC offers a 2-year MA program in Arts and Humanities.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Specializations | Economics, English Literature, Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) |
| Selection | Merit-based (graduation marks) + Personal Interview |
| Seats | 50–80 |
KJC offers a 2-year MBA program through its School of Management.
| Criteria | Details |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Specializations | Finance, HR, Marketing, International Business, Fintech |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) or 5.5 CGPA; valid CAT/MAT/CMAT/KMAT score |
| Selection | Entrance exam score (70% weight) + Group Discussion (15%) + Personal Interview (15%) |
| Seats | 120–180 |
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