Christ Junior College
Type | Pre-University College |
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Established | 2002 |
Affiliation | Pre-University Board, Government of Karnataka |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Principal | Father Sebastian Mathai |
Students | 2873 (Year 2016-17) |
Location | Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka , India cjc |
Christ Junior College (CJC) is a pre-university college located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The institution was under the purview of Christ College and was formed in the academic year 2002-03 as a result of the bifurcation of the Degree and Pre-University courses.[1] CJC functions from a single and separate building located in the Christ University campus.
History[]
CJC was started in 1969 under the name of Christ College. Christ College initially offered Pre-University and undergraduate courses to its students. Over the past 40 years, it has increased its academic programmes to include postgraduate and diploma programmes. It established itself as a separate institution in 2002 following the bifurcation of the Pre-University course from the other academic programmes offered by the then Christ College.
Admissions[]
Admissions to CJC are extremely competitive and are based on the marks obtained by a student in the Class X board examinations held across India. Cut-off percentages for admission to I PUC in CJC are generally the highest amongst the various Bangalore city colleges offering Pre-University courses.[2]
Academics[]
Departments[]
CJC has a number of specialised academic departments which cater to students studying in the different streams offered by the college.[3] The college has nine such departments:
- The Department of English
- The Department of Languages
- The Department of Physics
- The Department of Chemistry
- The Department of Mathematics
- The Department of Biology
- The Department of Electronics
- The Department of Commerce
- The Department of Social Sciences
Academic programmes[]
CJC offers PU degree combinations in science, commerce and social sciences.[4] English is a compulsory first language and there are four optional second languages namely, Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi and French. The following are the stream-wise core subject combinations offered by CJC:
Science[]
- PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
- PCME (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics)
- PCMC (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer science)
Commerce[]
- CAMS (Commerce [Business Studies], Accountancy, Basic Mathematics, Statistics)
- CAME (Commerce [Business Studies], Accountancy, Basic Mathematics, Economics)
Social Sciences[]
- HEPP (History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology)
- HESP (History, Economics, Sociology, Political Science)
- PPES (Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Sociology)
CJC also provides its students with a learning management system (LMS), an internet-based e-learning tool, to facilitate learning and sharing of information outside the classroom.
Student life[]
CJC has a very vibrant and dynamic student culture. Apart from academics, the college encourages students to actively engage in a whole host of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in order to facilitate their holistic development.
Associations and Clubs[]
CJC offers the opportunity for its students to engage and participate in the various clubs that are considered a vital part of its educational programme. The following are the clubs currently present in the college:[5]
- The Student Welfare Office (SWO)
- The Model United Nations Society (MUNSOC)
- The Science Forum
- Social Sciences Association (SPECTRUM)
- The Commerce Association (COLOSSUS)
- The Association of Christian Christities (ACC)
- Eco-Club (PRAKRUTHI)
- Language Association (PRERANA)
- The English Literary Club (PIERIAN SPRING)
- The Quiz Club (SEDES MINERVA)
- The College Brass Band
- The College Choir
- The National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- Centre for Social Action (CSA)
- Campus Sports
- Tech Club
CJC-MUN[]
CJC organized the first edition of the CJCMUN in 2008. It went inter-school in 2010. In 2011, the college participated in the India-edition of the Harvard Model United Nations organised by the Harvard International Relations Council and received a number of awards. The CJCMUN has since gone on to become one of the most popular MUNs in the city of Bangalore.
International Exchange Programmes[]
CJC organises international student exchange programmes with educational institutions in Sweden, Germany and Singapore.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jose. "CHRIST JUNIOR COLLEGE, Bengaluru | Home - About Us - The Institution". cjc.christcollege.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ "I PU cut-off marks go through the roof - Times of India". Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Jose. "CHRIST JUNIOR COLLEGE, Bengaluru | Home - Academics - Departments". cjc.christcollege.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Jose. "CHRIST JUNIOR COLLEGE, Bengaluru | Home - Academics - Academic Programmes". cjc.christcollege.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Jose. "CHRIST JUNIOR COLLEGE, Bengaluru | Home - Student World - Associations and Clubs". cjc.christcollege.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Jose. "CHRIST JUNIOR COLLEGE, Bengaluru | Home - Student World - International Immersion and Exchange Programmes". cjc.christcollege.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
External links[]
- Pre University colleges in Karnataka
- Catholic universities and colleges in India
- Educational institutions established in 2002
- 2002 establishments in Karnataka
- Colleges in Bangalore