Karnataka Jesuit Educational Society

The Karnataka Jesuit Educational Society (KJES) is a registered non-profit making, non-sectarian, non-governmental, educational organization run by t Read morehe Catholic Religious Order called Society of Jesus, whose members are popularly known as Jesuits. It is engaged in education, research and training by running educational institutions and aims at contributing to nation-building by training students to develop concern, compassion and informed conscience. Jesuit education, over 450 years, has sought to educate ‘the whole person’ intellectually and professionally, psychologically, morally and spiritually. The colleges and the schools we run in both urban and rural area, always aim at giving quality education. The Jesuit educational institutions have carved a name for themselves in Karnataka for their service in the field of education. Our educational institutions range from primary classes to post graduation studies. Minority rights are granted to preserve, promote and protect the culture of the minority community, to cherish and foster the basic philosophy of life in which the institutions are rooted and from which they draw their sustenance. The purpose and objectives of these rights are to encourage the minorities to make their contribution to the building up of an egalitarian society and a secular state. Consequently, acceptance, appreciation of and abiding by such a philosophy is expected of all the employees of the institutions. All the rules and regulations of the Society are meant to further the cause of education in its fullest sense where the formation of students is central.

The vision is to be 'Companions of Jesus journeying with others towards building a just and humane society.' The mission is to be 'Rooted in Christ and in partnership with people of good will, transforming relationships and structures to build a society based on compassion, justice, reconciliation and service.'

The history of Karnataka province began when nine Jesuits from Europe landed in Mangalore on December 31, 1878. Over nearly 150 years in Karnataka, the Jesuits have developed and manage educational institutions across the state.