Christ (deemed-to-be University), Bannerghatta road (BGR) campus is a constituent of Christ University (deemed-to-be University) which is referred to as the School of Business Studies and Social Sciences across all Christ campuses. Established in 2016, this campus of Christ offers UG, PG, MPhil and doctoral programmes across various fields such as Humanities, Sciences, Business and Tourism Management such as BA, BBA, BSc, MA, MBA, MTTM, MPhil and PhD.

The main campus of Christ (deemed-to-be University) is also located in Bangalore (Hosur) along with Bannerghatta and Kengari campuses, which are located at a distance of 25 km and 35 km, respectively, from the main campus.

Christ (deemed-to-be University) Bannerghatta admission to most of the programmes is based on the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by the University. Candidates willing to enrol are required to apply online on the official website or offline at the admission office. A few important highlights regarding the admission process of this campus are as follows:

UG Courses

• Final selection to BA is based on a skills assessment test followed by PI
• For BBA, BBA (Hons), BSc (Hons) and BA (Hons) programmes, candidates are required to appear for CUET followed by a skill assessment test and Personal Interview (PI) round.
• Due weightage is given to candidate’s past academic performance in the final selection for all UG programmes

PG Courses

• For MA, final selection is based on candidate’s scores in skill assessment test, PI round and past academic performance.
• In order to pursue MTTM and MBA, candidates are required to have a valid score in MAT / CAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE / ATMA exam. But is only an eligibility criteria for these courses and the actual score has no role to play in the final selection.
• Admission to MTTM and MBA programme is granted on the basis of scores obtained in GD, micro presentation, a written assessment test followed by verbal assessment and PI round
• Past academic performance also plays a vital role in the final selection for all PG programmes

MPhil and PhD Courses

• Admission to MPhil is based on the marks secured in the entrance test (subject-specific entrance conducted by the deemed-to-be University), PI, a skill assessment test, and past academic performance
• To apply for PhD, candidates need to appear for a PhD entrance test conducted by the deemed-to-be University. However, candidates with UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE score are exempted from the entrance test.
• Final selection of shortlisted PhD candidates takes place on the basis of a skill assessment test, PI round conducted by the deemed-to-be University and past academic performance

The admission dates for all the UG, PG and doctoral programmes at Christ (deemed-to-be University) Bannerghatta is mentioned below: 

The application process for all PG programmes

The important dates for all the entrance exams accepted by Christ University Bannerghatta are tabulated below:

At UG level, the University offers four different programmes which are BA, BA (Hons) BBA, and BSc. The duration for all these programmes is three years, each year comprising of two semesters. Admission to these courses is either based on the CUET exam conducted by Christ University or is granted based on a skill assessment test followed by an interview. Given below is the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for all UG programmes.

In the field of Arts, Christ University Bannerghatta offers BA and BA (Hons) programme with three and two specialisations, respectively. 

Admission to BA (Hons) programme is based on the following factors:

• A valid score in CUET conducted by the University
• A skill assessment to check the written, communication and logical reasoning skills of the candidate
• Personal interview
• Academic performance from Class 10 to Class 12

Final admission to BA, however, is based on a skills assessment test followed by PI. Academic performance of candidates from Class 10 to Class 12 is also taken into account. Check out the minimum eligibility criteria for both these courses in the below table:

Christ University Bannerghatta offers BBA and BBA (Hons) programmes at UG level in the field of Management. BBA programme is available in two specialisations, however, there is no specialisation offered under BBA (Hons). Both these three-year programmes offer admission on the basis of the following factors:

• A valid score in CUET conducted by the University
• A skill assessment to check the written, communication and logical reasoning skills of the candidate
• A 90 second Micro Presentation (MP)
• Personal interview
• Academic performance from Class 10 to Class 12

In addition to all the above-mentioned factors, meeting with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the University is also a pre-requisite for admission. Check out the eligibility mentioned in the below table:

The University also offers a three-year BSc (Hons) programme in Psychology at the UG level. Candidates seeking admission to this programme are required to appear for CUET followed by a skill assessment test and PI round for final selection. Also, candidates’ performance from Class 10 to Class 12 plays a major role in the final admission.

Here’s the minimum eligibility required by candidates to seek admission to this course:

At PG wing, the University offers three programmes in the field of Arts, Travel & Tourism Management and Management. The course duration for each of these programmes is two years, each year consisting of two semesters. Given below is the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria for all PG programmes.

In the field of Arts and Travel & Tourism Management, the University offers MA and MTTM programmes at PG level.

• For MA programme, candidates are first shortlisted on the basis of skill assessment test which consists of a written skill test, communication skill and logical reasoning. Shortlisted candidates have to then appear for the PI round. Final selection is based on the candidate’s scores in skill assessment test, PI round and past academic performance.
• Admission to MTTM programme is based on the scores obtained in GD, micro presentation, a written assessment test followed by verbal assessment and PI round. In addition to all these factors, past academic performance also plays a vital role in final selection.

Tabulated below is the minimum eligibility criteria for these programmes:

In the field of Business Management, Christ University Bannerghatta offers a two-year MBA programme in five specialisations. Candidates applying for MBA are first shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in MAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ ATMA. A valid score in these entrances is only an eligibility criteria and the actual score in these exams has no bearing in the selection process.

Selection Criteria

For further selection of the shortlisted candidates, they are required to appear for a GD and micro presentation round followed by a written, verbal assessment and PI round. Past academic performance is also considered as an important element in the final selection process.

Check out the minimum eligibility required for MBA across all its specialisations:

Apart from UG and PG programmes, Christ University Bannerghatta also offers MPhil and PhD programmes at post-PG and doctoral level.

The MPhil programme offered by the University is a two-year full-time course spread across four semesters. Candidates for MPhil are selected on the basis of marks secured in the entrance test (subject-specific entrance conducted by the University), PI, a skill assessment test, and past academic performance.

Candidates willing to apply to this programme must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria as specified in the table below:

At doctoral level, the deemed-to-be University offers full-time and part-time PhD programme in two specialisations. The minimum duration for full-time PhD is three years which can stretch up to a maximum of five years. For part-time PhD, however, the minimum and maximum duration is four and six years, respectively.

To apply for PhD programme, candidates need to first appear for a PhD entrance test conducted by the University. However, candidates with UGC NET/ UGC CSIR NET/ GATE score are exempted from the entrance test. Shortlisted candidates have to then appear for skill assessment test and PI round conducted by the University.

Final selection is based on the marks obtained in the entrance test/ national entrance test, skill assessment test, PI and past academic performance. Candidates must comply with the below-mentioned eligibility criteria for admission to the PhD programme:

Candidates seeking admission to this University campus are required to apply online or offline for all the programmes on the official website or at the admission office, respectively. Candidates seeking to PhD and MPhil programmes can, however, submit/ send their filled-in application form either in person or via registered post/ courier to the following address:

Step 1: Visit the official application portal of (christuniversity.in/apply-online)

Step 2: Select the desired UG/PG/MPhil/PhD programme and click on ‘Apply online’

Step 3: First-time users need to register first using details such as name, email-if and create a registration-id and password to log in to the application form

Step 4: Fill-in all the details in the application form that appears on the screen

Step 5: Scan and upload a recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) in formal dress with a white background and click on ‘Submit’.

Step 6: On clicking submit, a viewable/editable page will appear on the screen. Candidates can make required corrections (if any) and click on ‘Confirm Submission’.

Step 7: The final step is to make the payment of application fee. On successful submission of the application fee, a nine-digit application number is generated.

NOTE:

• If candidates are unable to print the application form, they can log on to appstat.christuniversity.in. Under the ‘Application Status’ page, enter the registered email-id and password to view and print the application form.
• If, on successful payment, a nine-digit application number is not generated, the application process remains incomplete and the payment will go in for the refund process. The refund will take about 15 days to reflect back in the bank account from which transaction was made.

Candidates must make sure that they have entered correct contact details as all future communication regarding the selection process will be made via them.

Candidates must carry the below-mentioned documents during the selection process:

• Application form printout
• Photocopies of mark sheets and passing certificates of Class 10, Class 12, UG and PG degree (provisional/ passing certificate) – as applicable
• Original score card of MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GRE/ CAT/ XAT (wherever applicable)
• ID proof

Application fee for different programmes is mentioned below:

Q. What is the duration of the entrance test for BSc (Hons) programme at Christ Bannerghatta Campus?

A. The total duration of the entrance test is 120 minutes.

Q. Does the UG entrance test have any negative marking for the incorrect answer at Christ Bannerghatta Campus?

A. Yes, candidates get one mark for each correct answer and 0.25 deduction for an incorrect answer.

Q. Where will be the personal interview conducted for MPhil at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. The personal interview will be conducted in the Bengaluru campus of the University.

Q. What is the syllabus of MPhil entrance exam at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. The syllabus of MPhil programme is divided into two sections. The first section consists of questions from research methodology or aptitude with a weightage of 60 marks, while the second section comprises of questions from subject-specific with the same weightage of 60 marks.

Q. When does the application process begins for MPhil programme at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. The application process for MPhil programme usually begins in the first week of January. For 2021 session, the last date of filling the online form is June.

Q. When does the final merit list for MBA programme release at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. The final merit list for MBA programme was released in the second week of February.

Q. How many specialisations are offered under BA programme at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. BA programme is offered in two different subject combinations, which include Economics, Media Studies, Political Science and Economics, Political Science, HIstory.

Q. What minimum eligibility criteria should a BBA aspirant possess to seek admission at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. Candidates, to be eligible for BBA programme, must have passed Class 12 in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / state boards with a minimum of 55% aggregate

Q. How are candidates selected for BSc (Hons) programme at Christ Bannerghatta Campus?

A. For BSc (Hons) programme, candidates are selected based on the score obtained in CUET followed by a skill assessment test, personal interview and past academic performance.

Q. Is it necessary to have passed Class 12 in Science stream to apply for BSc (Hons) programme at Christ deemed-to-be University Bannerghatta?

A. No, it’s not necessary to have passed Class 12 in Science stream. Candidates from any stream can apply for BSc (Hons) programme.

Q. What is the selection criteria for admission to MA at Christ Bannerghatta Campus?

A. Candidates, for MA programme, are first shortlisted on the basis of skill assessment test which consists of written skill test, communication skill and logical reasoning. Shortlisted candidates have to then appear for a personal interview round. Final selection is based on the candidate’s scores in skill assessment test, personal interview round and past academic performance.