Jyoti Nivas College was established in 1966 in Bengaluru, Karnataka by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes as a minority Christian College. The college is affiliated with Bengaluru City University and it is accredited with an A grade by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.76 on a four-point scale. It is also awarded the title of College of Excellence by the University Grants Commission.
Courses offered by Jyoti Nivas College at the Undergraduate Level:
Eligible for candidates having passed 10+2 or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- B.A. [History, Economics, Sociology/ History, Optional English, Sociology/ Psychology, Economics, Sociology/ Psychology, Optional English, Sociology/ Journalism, Economics, Optional English/ Psychology, Journalism, Communicative English/ Economics, Sociology, Public Administration/ History, Tourism, Journalism]
- B.A. Vocational [Communicative English, Optional English, Psychology]
- B.Sc. [Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science/ Physics, Mathematics, Electronics/ Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science/ Chemistry, Botany, Zoology/ Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany/ Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics/ Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics/ Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology/ Psychology, Journalism, Computer Science]
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- B.Com. [General/ Professional (ACCA/CMA/CA/CS)/ Logistics and Supply Chain Management/ Tourism & Management]
- B.Voc. [Visual Communication and Performing Arts with Psychology/ Banking and Finance]
Courses offered by Jyoti Nivas College at the Postgraduate Level:
Eligible for candidates having passed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- M.Voc. [Banking and Finance]
- M.A. [English]
- M.C.A.
- M.B.A.
- M.Com. [Financial Ananlysis]
- M.Sc. [Organic Chemistry]
Eligible for candidates having passed 10+2 or equivalent in the relevant stream.
- Integrated B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
- Integrated B.Com. and M.Com.
The Library of Jyoti Nivas College consists of a collection of around 80,000 books, 75 Periodicals & Journals and newspapers along with various e-resources which include e-books and e-journals. The Library also extends services such as Reference, Referral, Newspaper Clipping, Book bank, question bank, reprography and many more.
The college comprises well-equipped laboratories such as the Media Lab, Innovation Lab, Language Lab and Lab for the science students to support the practical work of the students and help them have a better understanding of the subjects. The college also consists of a Zoological Museum to be used by the students of the zoology major.
Students of Jyoti Nivas College take part in sports activities such as Throw ball, Handball, Football, Softball, Cricket and Hockey. The College provides the necessary infrastructure for the students to take part in sports activities.
The college consists of a gymnasium consisting of equipment which includes cross-trainers, multi-gyms, treadmills, upright bikes, recumbent bikes and stationary bikes to enhance the health and fitness of the students. The college is also equipped with a Zumba fitness room and an indoor sports room.
The college consists of a hostel to provide accommodation to the students who hail from faraway places. The stay in the hostel is made comfortable for the students during their academic period. The college also consists of a canteen which provides delicious food to the student community.
The Medical Room in the Jyoti Nivas Campus is well-equipped and provides healthcare services such as a nursing facility, regular physician visits, basic medication as well as regular health camps. A bank is also located inside the campus to fulfill the student\’s needs.
The college consists of a studio and the students use it for Film production, Photography, Green matte technology, Film screening, Sound recording, Lighting workshops, Photography and film workshops, etc.
Equipment, accessories and setups such as Video Cameras, DSLR Cameras, Flashes, Tripods, Monopods, Green Matte, Blue Matte, Gray Matte, Portable blue/green matte withstand, White widescreen and Rode Studio mic are available to support student productions and training. Similarly, the college is also equipped with an audio studio and a performing arts studio which consists of the necessary equipment.
The college reaches out to the poor, needy, underprivileged and marginalized in the society by providing Scholarships such as Sanchi Honnamma, C.V. Raman, JNC Alumni, Society of St. Joseph, Shri Sultan Chand Memorial Scholarship, SC/ ST scholarship, etc., Merit Scholarships are given to students who have excellent academic record and students who excel in sports, extracurricular and co-curricular activities are offered various other scholarships.
Students take part in various extracurricular activities such as the NCC, NSS, E-Cell, Rotaract Club and cultural programs which include Indian and western dance, Indian and western music and theatre club to enhance their skills.
Jyoti Nivas College provides career guidance and placements for students and assists them in finding placements and face challenging careers by providing training and current information. The Cell conducts and organizes workshops, seminars, career guidance and final placements. It also helps the students know about different courses that the students could opt-in higher studies and beyond. Notable recruiters such as Goldman Sachs, J.P Morgan, Morgan Stanley, State bank of India, ICICI Prudential, MindTree, Wipro, SAP-labs, Cognizant, Infosys, Accenture, IBM, etc., visit the campus to recruit the students.
FAQ’s:
Where is Jyoti Nivas College situated?
Jyoti Nivas College is situated in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Why should I choose Jyoti Nivas College?
Jyoti Nivas College is one of the institutions which is accredited with an A grade by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.76 on a four-point scale and awarded the title of College of Excellence by the UGC.
Is Jyoti Nivas College equipped with a Library?
Yes, Jyoti Nivas College is equipped with a library that consists of a collection of around 80,000 books, 75 Periodicals & Journals and newspapers along with various e-resources.
Does Jyoti Nivas College take care of the physical fitness of the students?
Yes, Jyoti Nivas College takes care of the physical fitness of the students by encouraging them to take part in sports activities and by equipping the campus with a modern gymnasium.
Who are the recruiters at Jyoti Nivas College?
Goldman Sachs, J.P Morgan, Morgan Stanley, State bank of India, ICICI Prudential, MindTree, Wipro, SAP-labs, Cognizant, Infosys, Accenture, IBM, etc., are the recruiters at Jyoti Nivas College.