Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS) is one of the top emerging colleges in South India affiliated with Bangalore University. It is administrated by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). CAIAS is approved by AICTE, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras. The institute has five departments offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of Commerce, Management, Science, Computer Science & Applications, and Arts & Humanities. CAIAS has a placement cell offering career opportunities to students. Wipro, BDO, Simple Learn, EXL, and HDFC Bank are among the top recruiters of CAIAS. The institute offers six types of scholarships to students. The campus area is spread over 33 acres. The institute has 2000+ active students and 65+ experienced faculty. CAIAS admission process is conducted in online mode.

CAIAS Highlights

The important highlights of CAIAS are given below:

Particulars  Details
Institute Name Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS)
Institute Type Private 
Location Bangalore, Karnataka 
Affiliation Bangalore University
Flagship Course MBA
Top Recruiters Wipro, BDO, Simple Learn, EXL, HDFC Bank
Official Website https://caias.in/ 

CAIAS Courses & Fees

Some of the popular courses of CAIAS are given below with their eligibility criteria & fee structure:

Course Eligibility Criteria  Course Fees Per Year
BBA Candidate must have passed 10+2/ Pre-University Course/ Equivalent Course recognized by Bangalore University  INR 80,000
MBA Candidate must have passed Graduation INR 2,50,000
B.Com Candidate must have passed 10+2/ Pre-University Course/ Equivalent Course recognized by Bangalore University  INR 70,000
M.Com Candidate must have passed 10+2+3 with a B.Com/ BBA degree from Bangalore University or any other University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in commerce subjects (45% for SC/ST/Category 1 applicants) INR 60,000
BCA Candidate must have passed 10+2/ Pre-University Course/ Equivalent Course recognized by Bangalore University INR 80,000
MA English  Candidate must have passed 10+2+3 with a B.Com/ BBA degree from Bangalore University or any other University with at least 50% marks in aggregate in commerce subjects (45% for SC/ST/Category 1 applicants) INR 40,000

CAIAS Admission

CAIAS admissions are conducted in an online mode. Interested students can follow the steps given below:

  • Register yourself by providing the necessary information like Name, Email Address, Mobile Number, etc.
  • Verify Email.
  • Fill out the online application form carefully.
  • Pay the required application fees and submit the form.

Important Note: The application fee is non-refundable. Email ID will be used for all correspondences, change in Email ID will not be permitted under any circumstances. Students are advised to use the Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies Query Management System (QMS) to get a quick response.

CAIAS Placements

CAIAS has a placement cell providing the best possible career opportunities to students. The placement cell works with a wide range of organizations including leading companies, startups, and Non-profit organizations to provide employment to students. It conducts career counselling, resume writing, and interview skills training. CAIAS organizes on-campus recruitment, and many activities are conducted like presentations, pre-placement talks, written tests, online testing, and mock interviews. As per the CAIAS NIRF Report 2023, a total of 30 students from UG and 12 students from PG programs were placed at a median salary of 3.5 lakhs and 1.5 lakhs respectively. Some of the top recruiters of CAIAS are given below:

CAIAS Top Recruiters 
Equitas HDFC Bank Godrej
JSW Infosys Joules to Watts
Wipro Simple Learn  BDO

CAIAS Scholarship

CAIAS offers six types of scholarships to students. There are a limited number of scholarships available and thus awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis during the first period of the admission cycle. The scholarships given by CAIAS are briefly mentioned below:

  • Government Scholarship: Minority candidates who have secured at least 50% marks in the previous examination can avail of this scholarship. The overall income of the parent from all sources should not exceed INR 2,00,000. Applicants will be required to submit the necessary documents like Caste & Income Certificate, Marks Card, Fee receipt, Study Certificate, Bank Account Details and other information as and when required.
  • Merit Scholarship: CAIAS offer merit scholarships to UG and PG students. It is given to the top 3 performers considering his/her attendance and marks obtained. Students securing the first position will be given INR 10,000, and a cash reward of INR 7,500 and INR 5,000 will be offered to the 2nd and 3rd position achievers respectively. 
  • Sports Scholarship: CAIAS Sports scholarships are given in the following sports categories for the courses mentioned below:
Sports Events Courses
Football (Men) BA (JP, PE)
Basketball (Men/Women) B.Sc. (PM, CM, PCs, MCs)
Badminton (Men/Women) BBA
Table Tennis (Men/Women) MA
CAIAS Sports Quota Criteria
NATIONAL LEVEL STUDENTS STATE/ UNIVERSITY LEVEL STUDENTS
50% Waiver in College Fees 30% Waiver in College Fees
Free Food Free Food
Free Hostel Accommodation 50% Waiver in Hostel Fees
Need to attend the selection process Need to attend the selection process
Candidates need to represent the Institution in University, State & National Level Sports Trail Candidates need to represent the Institution in University, State & National Level Sports Trail
  • Chavara Scholarship for MBA: CAIAS offer 10 scholarships to MBA students under which a financial grant of INR 50,000 is offered in each course year. The applicant has to score a minimum of 65% aggregate marks in each semester at the UG level.
  • Principal Scholarship for PG: This scholarship is available for M.Com, MA, and MCA students. There are a total of 10 scholarships available for each course. A 50% tuition fee waiver is granted under this scholarship.
  • Economically Backward Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to economically backward students as a 40% tuition fee waiver. The annual family income should be equal to or less than INR 1,00,000. An income certificate is required as proof to avail of this scholarship. Students should secure a minimum of 60% marks in each semester to be eligible for this CAIAS scholarship.

CAIAS Facilities

CAIAS has a Wi-Fi-enabled campus spread over an area of 33 acres. Some of the facilities are briefly described below:

  • Labs: CAIAS has Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Computer labs. Students conduct experiments under the guidance of teachers. All labs are connected through LAN networks.
  • Library: CAIAS library is well-stocked having a collection of books, journals, periodicals, and e-resources. It has a seating capacity of 200+ students. There is a separate digital library available at the institute.
  • Auditorium & Seminar Halls: The auditorium has a seating capacity of 1400 people. Every floor has a seminar hall with a seating capacity of 140-170 people. The halls are spacious, well-ventilated and furnished. It has facilities like, LCD projectors, audio-visual equipments & whiteboards. 
  • Hostel: CAIAS offer hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are 2 boys hostels and 1 girls hostel available at the institute. The hostels have spacious rooms, study areas, 24/7 security, etc.
  • Cafeteria: CAIAS has a spacious cafeteria which can accommodate a large no. of students. A Cafe Coffee Day is also present in the vicinity of the campus. Proper cleaning & hygiene is maintained by the cooking team.

CAIAS FAQs

Ques. What is CAIAS?

Ans. CAIAS refers to the Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Ques. What courses are offered by CAIAS?

Ans. CAIAS offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of Commerce, Management, Science, Computer Science & Applications, and Arts & Humanities.

Ques. What is the campus area of CAIAS?

Ans. CAIAS campus is spread over an area of 33 acres.

Ques. What is the fee structure of CAIAS?

Ans. CAIAS fee structure for different courses are mentioned below: 

Course Fees Per Year
BBA INR 80,000
BA INR 45,000
BCA INR 80,000
MA INR 40,000
MCA INR 1,50,000
MBA INR 2,50,000
B.Sc. INR 45,000 – INR 50,000

Ques. How are the placements at CAIAS?

Ans. CAIAS has a placement cell providing the best possible career opportunities to students. The placement cell works with a wide range of organizations including leading companies, startups, and non-profit organizations to provide employment to students. It conducts career counselling, resume writing, and interview skills training. CAIAS organizes on-campus recruitment, and many activities are conducted like presentations, pre-placement talks, written tests, online testing, and mock interviews.

Ques. Does CAIAS offer any scholarships?

Ans. CAIAS offers six types of scholarships to students. There are a limited number of scholarships available and thus awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis during the first period of the admission cycle. The scholarships given by CAIAS are as follows:

  • Government Scholarship
  • Merit Scholarship
  • Sports Scholarship
  • Chavara Scholarship for MBA
  • Principal Scholarship for PG
  • Economically Backward Scholarship

Ques. What approvals and accreditations are available to CAIAS?

Ans. CAIAS is approved by AICTE, IIT Bombay and IIT Madras. It is affiliated with Bangalore University.

Ques. Does CAIAS offer hostel facilities?

Ans.  CAIAS offer hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are 2 boys hostels and 1 girls hostel available at the institute. The hostels have spacious rooms, study areas, 24/7 security, etc.

Ques. How many departments are there in CAIAS?

Ans. There are 5 departments in CAIAS namely, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Management, the Department of Science, the Department of Computer Science & Applications and the Department of Arts & Humanities.

Ques. How much cash rewards are offered under the CAIAS merit scholarship?

Ans. CAIAS merit scholarship is rewarded as follows:

Position Scholarship
1st  INR 10,000
2nd  INR 7,500
3rd  INR 5,000