Originating from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College of Engineering (SBMJCE), it was conferred the deemed-to-be-university status in 2009.

[2] In August 2019, Jain University opened its off campus in Kochi, Kerala.

[6] Jain University offers more than 200 UG and PG programs in commerce, sciences, humanities and arts, engineering and technology and management.

[7] It also offers courses for working professionals in the field of Business Administration, Engineering and Information technology.

[16] Jain (Deemed-to-be University) offers both on-campus (JGI Global Campus) and off-campus accommodations in different locations in Bangalore.