Christ University vs Joy University
A side-by-side look at Christ University in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Joy University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 7 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Christ University | Joy University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹12L | ₹2.1L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹21.46 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #63, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0217 | U-1412 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | christuniversity.in | joyuniversity.edu.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Christ University: from ₹1.8 lakh, against ₹2.1 lakh at Joy University.
- Christ University lists the higher top package: ₹21.46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Joy University.
- Christ University is ranked 63 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Joy University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Christ University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Joy University is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 520 km apart.
- Christ University is a deemed-to-be university and Joy University is a private institution.
- Christ University lists 12 programmes and Joy University lists 12; 10 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Christ University lists 12 programmes in all and Joy University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
Only at Christ University (2)
- LLM
- Ph.D
Only at Joy University (2)
- M.Sc
- MA
