The Vidyapith aims at the synthesis of spiritual values and scientific achievements of the East and the West. Its educational Programme is based on the concept of "Panchmukhi Shiksha" and aims at all round harmonious development of personality. Emphasis on Indian culture and thought and simple living including khadi wearing are hall marks of life at Banasthali.

The Lions and the Rising Sun ( which, together formed the Crest of the great Vikramaditya) represent indomitable courage and the rising light of wisdom. The Book Poised liaghtly on the petals of the lotus signifies the numerous branches of learning. The Silhouette of the temple of Mahakaleshwara symbolizes the sacred culture of the ancient city of Ujjain, the seat of the University

Christ University was born out of the educational vision of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, the founder of CMI congregation. Blessed Chavara was a great educationalist and a social reformer of the 19th century. He could foresee the changes in the environment and make strategic moves to build a better society based on fatherhood of God and brotherhood of humanity. Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), the first indigenous religious congregation of India with a membership of around 3000,.......