Jyoti Nivas College
12°56′07″N 77°37′08″E / 12.9352°N 77.6189°E
Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous) is a Catholic women's higher education institution located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Established in 1966 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, the college offers undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational programmes across arts, science, commerce and management.[1]
 Jyoti Nivas College Logo | |
| Motto | "Let Your Light Shine" |
|---|---|
| Type | Autonomous Women's College |
| Established | 1966 |
| Founder | Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes |
| Accreditation | NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.43)[2] |
| Affiliation | Bengaluru City University |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Principal | Dr. Sr. Mary Louisa S. |
| Address | Hosur Road, Koramangala , Bengaluru , Karnataka , 560095 , India 12°56′07″N 77°37′08″E / 12.9352°N 77.6189°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
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The institution received autonomous status from Bangalore University in 2004 and is currently affiliated to Bengaluru City University. It is accredited with an A+ grade (CGPA 3.43) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and was recognised as a College of Excellence by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2014 for academic performance, research output and quality initiatives.[3]
Jyoti Nivas College is frequently listed among leading women's autonomous colleges in Bangalore in national surveys and education rankings.[4]
History
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes arrived in Bangalore in 1882 and worked at Bowring Hospital. Observing the need for women’s education, they founded Jyoti Nivas College in 1966.[5]
Academics
The academic structure of Jyoti Nivas College is organised into several schools that offer a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Admissions
Admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous are conducted based on merit and institutional admission guidelines, in accordance with the regulations of Bengaluru City University.
The college follows a transparent admission process for its programmes in arts, science, commerce, management, and vocational studies.
Undergraduate Programmes (UG Courses)
- School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Media Studies
- B.A. History, Economics, Sociology
- B.A. History, English Literature, Sociology
- B.A. Psychology, Economics, Sociology
- B.A. Psychology, English Literature, Sociology
- B.A. Communicative English, English Literature, Psychology
- B.A. History, Tourism, Journalism
- B.A. Economics, Sociology, Public Administration
- B.A. Psychology, Journalism, Communicative English
- B.A. Visual Communication (Single Major)
- B.Voc Visual Communication and Performing Arts
- School of Life Sciences
- B.Sc. Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Zoology
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany
- B.Sc. Psychology (Single Major)
- School of Physical Sciences
- B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- B.Sc. Mathematics, Electronics, Computer Science
- B.Sc. Physics, Mathematics, Electronics
- B.Sc. Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science
- B.Sc. Psychology, Journalism, Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
- BCA (Data Science)
- School of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- B.Com Travel Management
- B.Com Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- B.Voc Banking and Finance
- School of Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Postgraduate Programmes (PG Courses)
- M.A. English
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Wellness Counselling
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science (Data Science / AI & ML)
- Master of Commerce (M.Com)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- M.Voc Banking and Finance
Rankings and reputation
Jyoti Nivas College appears in several national and regional higher-education surveys.
- Listed by EducationWorld among notable private autonomous colleges in India.[6]
- Featured in India Today's Best Colleges Survey in Arts, Science, Commerce and Management categories.[7]
- Ranked and reviewed by Collegedunia and Careers360.[8]
Campus
The campus features smart classrooms, science laboratories, a media studio, library, auditorium, sports facilities and hostels. It also hosts cultural festivals, academic conferences and student-led events.
Notable alumni
- Aishani Shetty, Kannada actress
- Andaleeb Wajid, novelist, Writer
- Ashika Ranganath, Kannada actress
- Neethu Shetty, Kannada actress
- Reeshma Nanaiah, Kannada actress
- Ramya Barna, Kannada actress
- Rajshri Ponnappa, Kannada actress
- Sonajharia Minz, Mathematician, computer scientist, researcher activist
- Saarah Hameed Ahmed, Pilot
- Kruttika Nadig, Indian chess player
References
- ^ "Academic Programmes". Jyoti Nivas College. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "NAAC Grade Sheet".
- ^ Khan, Shaheed (3 August 2015). "Jyoti Nivas College gears up to celebrate golden jubilee". The Hindu.
- ^ "Best Colleges Survey 2023: Top Commerce and Arts Colleges". India Today. 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "History & Milestones". Jyoti Nivas College. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Jyoti Nivas College". EducationWorld. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous): Accreditation & Awards". India Today – Best Colleges. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "Jyoti Nivas College Ranking". Collegedunia. Retrieved 30 November 2025.