The Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side has announced JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) as their official education partner for the 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on Friday in Chennai.
Speaking on the partnership, Rajesh V Menon, Head- Royal Challengers Bangalore said: “We are delighted to associate with Jain (Deemed-to-be University) as our official education partner. Jain University has always been an avid supporter of sports and athletes, and we share this common ethos with them.”
Dr. Chenraj Roychand, Chancellor of JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) said: “We are proud to partner with Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most promising teams, for this season. As part of our commitment to develop leadership through sports, we have always encouraged the youth of the state of Karnataka and the country. This Partnership will motivate our students and youth of Karnataka to excel in life and inculcate qualities of leadership, passion and excellence which symbolize the T20 championship wherein 8 teams consisting of the best players from across the world will strive to win one of the most coveted trophies”.
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is a top-ranked University in Karnataka and is accredited by NAAC as gr4ade A (A+ as per current grading scheme) and features in top 100 Universities as per NIRF. It offers more than 120 programs at UG, PG and doctoral levels across various disciplines.
It has recently launched JAIN Online which offers UGC approved Undergraduate and Postgraduate online degree programs in collaboration with leading Global professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, CPA and others. These innovative degree programs with benefit those who did not have access to high quality education and those who want to upskill but cannot leave their current jobs in addition to 150000 JAIN alumni in their continuing education.
RCB will begin their 2021 campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians.