History and Milestones

Six young peasant girls in the little village of Tarbes in France were divinely inspired way back in 1843, to a life of contemplation and prayer; the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes was thus born.

From contemplation to communion to community building - it was a process of sensitization to the needs of suffering humanity and an answer to the call to care for the sick and the abandoned. The Sisters responded to the challenge with generosity and commitment. Education soon became another field in which they were called to serve - schools and later, colleges, grew of their tireless efforts. One of the many renowned educational institutions that their labour of love gave birth to was Jyoti Nivas College, established in 1966. It has grown through the years, on the faith, courage and optimism of its founders.

MILESTONES

2023

  • Jyoti Nivas College National Cadet Corps was awarded with the Best Institution Award for NCC in Women's category in Karnataka and Goa Directorate on 7th February 2023.

2022

  • Silver recognition for Spectra-cular efforts in Quarter -2 for the Rotary Year
  • Ranked 6th in karnataka Private Autonomous ASC Colleges by EW India Higher Education ranking in 2022

2021

  • Recognized in the band “Promising” under the category “Colleges/Institutes (Govt. Aided) (Technical)” in Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement- ARIIA 2021, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
  • Recognized as Business School of the year 2021 by the academic insights.
  • Implemented NEP
  • An ‘A+’ grade in the fourth Cycle of Re-accreditation by NAAC.

2019

  • Recognized by “Silicon India” as one of the Most Promising Media and Mass Communication Centers in India
  • Jury Award Conferred for 'Promotion of Women Empowerment through Generation' by the Indian Didactics Association (IDA Awards)
  • Torchbearer of Excellence in Education by the Indian Didactics Association (IDA Awards)
  • Integrated Courses Started for B.Sc with M.Sc (Clinical psychology) & B.Com with M.Com.

2018

  • 175th year of the formation of the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes 2018.
  • Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous was honoured with the distinction of being one among only five colleges in Kamataka and the only college in Bangalore to be selected for a 5-crore rupee grant in Project 12 of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

2015

  • Inauguration of the Golden Jubilee.

2014

  • Title of 'College of Excellence' by UGC in march 2014.
  • Starting of the prestigious B.Voc degree courses (Banking and Finance, Visual Communication and Performing Arts) initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India, and the University Grants Commission in 2014.

2012

  • JNC was awarded the ‘A’ grade by the NAAC peer team in the third cycle of Accrediation with the highest CGPA of 3.76 on a scale of 4.
  • The college celebrated the 125th birth anniversary of world renowned Srinivasa Ramanujan.

2011

  • A National Conference on “Community oriented Psychological Interventions” was a joint venture with CCPI.
  • Dr. Sr. Elizabeth CS Principal was awarded the N.A Haris foundation, Bangalore on International Womens’ Day in recognition of her achievement and contribution to the society.

2010

  • The college celebrated “Kristanamana” the Advent of Christmas a colorful cultural programme in association with Doordarhsan Kendra.
  • Dr. Sr. Elizabeth initiated an International Study Program in collaboration with Deakin University, Melbourne Australia .
  • JNC was conferred with the title “College with potential for Excellence” and was also accredited by the American Universities Academic Council (AUAC).

2006

  • Started Research publication and research cell.
  • Waste paper recycling plant was inaugurated by the social science forum.

2005

  • JNC received Autonomous status and was recognized as college with potential for excellence by UGC.

2004

  • Jyoti Nivas College was declared nodal centre for south India to conduct Entrepreneurship development program for correspondence course

2003

  • JNC NCC won the trophy for the best institution, Karnataka and Goa Directorate
  • Glorious Moment – JNC cricket Team visited Srilanka and won the trophy.

2001

  • BCA was introduced.
  • PUC college was bifurcated from the degree college.

2000

  • New Library was inaugurated.
  • Introduced B.Sc computer science with Maths and Electronics

1999

  • Jyoti Nivas College was accredited by NAAC as five star colleges.
  • Historic Moment Sr. Jovita handed over charge to Sr. Philomena Cardoza as the principal of Jyoti Nivas College.

1998

  • 1st batch of BBM students graduated

1997

  • Commerce and Management Fest Arbitrium started.

1996

  • Jyoti Nivas College Chapel was inaugurated.

1995

  • New Administrative Block was inaugurated.
  • The Jyoti Nivas College Choir presented their maiden Song.
  • BBM was introduced by the department of Commerce.

1994

  • BA & B.Sc vocational courses (instrumentation, communicative English, tourism & travel Management ) were introduced.

1993

  • JNC Drama Club was formed.

1992

  • Mentor Ward System was introduced.

1991

  • Computer Science was introduced with Maths and Physics.
  • MA English at PG level was introduced.

1989

  • JNC’s First Auditorium was inaugurated.

1988

  • Electronics was introduced under B. Sc Level.

1986

College offered certificate courses.

  • 1986- Computer accounts system.
  • 1987- Secretarial Practice
  • 1988- 100 Hours of Journalism.

1985

  • A professional counseling center was opened.

1984

  • International year of Youth – ‘Youth for Progress ‘Multimedia Show was presented.

1983

  • Three of JNC’s projects were approved by united board for Christian higher education in Asia.

1981

  • Jyoti Nivas College Anthem was composed by Mr. Hartwell Yates.

1979

  • Life Science B. Sc & B.com Degree was introduced.

1978

  • PUC Commerce group was introduced

1977

  • Inception of JNC adventure Club.

1976

  • Jyoti Nivas College Moved to New Campus at Koramangala

1973

  • Construction work started in the new Campus at koramangala.
  • Emblem was designed by Sr. Patricia Adams. The lamp and the light symbolises Christ, Truth and Love of God. The flame is meant to shed light and warmth. Truth and love unite the different section of college community represented by their respective symbols

1972

  • Two year PUC course was introduced.

1971

  • 1st Batch of BA - Honours in English graduated.

1970

  • 1st Batch of BA & B.Sc students graduated

1967

  • 1st Batch of BA & B.Sc started

1966

  • Jyoti Nivas College foundation was laid in Frazer Town.