CARMELITES OF MARY IMMACULATE (CMI), the first indigenous religious congregation of India with a membership of over 3000, renders its service to humanity in education, social work, health care, and other activities, aiming at the integral development of society. Christ CollegePune was established by the CMI congregation, which has a strong legacy of imparting holistic education in the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors in India. The CMI congregation is managing more than 800 educational institutions, including a university. The institution is inspired by the founder of the CMI congregation, St Kurikose Elias Chavara, who was a pioneer in the reformation of Kerala in the 19th century, primarily through his vision and initiatives in the field of education. Christ College, Pune, a Christian minority institution with a secular outlook, came into existence in the academic year 2007–2008. The college is affiliated with the Savitribai Phule Pune University and is accredited by NAAC with A+ grade. The college offers programs in BA, B.Com, B.Sc. (Computer Science), BBA, BBA (IB), BBA (CA), M.Com, and M.Sc. (Computer Science).