CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. He founded the first Catholic indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) in 1831, which administers CHRIST (Deemed to be University). 

The graduate attributes of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) are focused on 'Holistic Development' or 'whole person growth’ and is attained through academic excellence, professional competence, and personal, interpersonal and societal skills 

The institution began as Christ College in 1969, and in 2004, The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India conferred Autonomy to the college, and it was identified as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006. 

It was declared an institution deemed a university by the Ministry of Education on 22 July 2008.

 In 2022, the University was awarded an ‘A+’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, and all these years, it has carried along the philosophy of "Excellence and Service".

 Nestled in the lap of the Sahyadri Mountains, the campus offers a breath of fresh air and proximity to nature which makes it very conducive to any learning. Teaching and learning go hand in hand with considerable educational liberty, innovative education, and enough opportunities for self-introspection. CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Lavasa’s unique atmosphere is far from the hustle and bustle of a city. There's no compromise on infrastructure with the best state of art facilities available on the campus. It is the right place to mold a personality as a professional with constant support from the faculty