Jain Group set to launch private university in Kerala with Rs 350 cr investment
Kochi: Jain Group of Institutions, a leading education conglomerate in India, has announced plans to establish a private university in Kerala. The declaration was made during the Invest Kerala Global Summit. The new institution will be named Jain Global University and will be set up based on the Private University Bill, which has been approved by the State Cabinet.
The university is proposed to be headquartered in Kozhikode, with an initial investment of Rs 350 crore. In addition, sub-campuses will be established in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Thrissur and Kannur.
The initiative stems from the Future Kerala Mission, an extension of the Summit of the Future organised by Jain University. This long-term mission aims to transform Kerala into a premier destination by promoting research-driven education, job creation, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. The university's objective is to develop a technology-driven, practical and student-centric education model. The curriculum will be designed to equip students for global career opportunities, contributing to Kerala’s sustainable growth and development.
Jain Global University will also focus on academic excellence, research and industry collaborations. It aims to foster start-ups and innovative ideas while providing world-class education within Kerala. The university’s goal is to reduce student migration by offering high-quality education on par with global standards within the state.
Dr Chenraj Roychand, chancellor of Jain University, emphasised that Kerala holds great importance in their expansion plans. He highlighted that many students from Kerala move abroad or to other states in search of quality education, and Jain Global University seeks to provide world-class academic opportunities within Kerala itself.
Jain University has already been operating a campus in Kochi since 2019. According to Dr Tom Joseph, director of New Initiatives at Jain University, the new Jain Global University and its sub-campuses will bring a transformative change to Kerala’s education sector.
Jain Group of Institutions has over 30 years of experience in education, managing more than 80 institutions, including two universities. Jain (Deemed-to-be) University, which is part of the group, holds NAAC A++ accreditation and Category 1 Graded Autonomy status from the University Grants Commission (UGC), making it one of India’s leading higher education institutions.