Jagran Education Foundation was established in the year 2005 under the aegis of Shri Puran Chandra Gupta Smarak Trust, a registered society in the sacred memory of late Shri Puran Chandra Gupta, the founder of Dainik Jagran, which is world’s largest read daily newspaper. It was established to give more thrust and directions for educational activities spreading excellence in education by establishing the centres of higher education, professional courses and the chain of Jagran Public Schools in various parts of the country to provide the excellence in education.

The following institutions fall under the JEF (Jagran Education Foundation):

Jagran Institute of Management and Mass Communication, Noida- Jagran Institute of Management and Mass Communication (JIMMC Noida) was established in 2004 at Noida and has created its un-parallel imprint in the field of mass communication in India. It offers variety of programs specializing in Journalism (both Print and Broad Cast), Advertising, Public Relations as well as Media Management.

Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur- The foundation has also established the Management Institute in the name of Jagran Institute of Management at Kanpur in the year 2006 duly approved by AICTE, New Delhi for the PGDM Course with the sanctioned strength of 120 seats. The JIM building is centrally air-conditioned with the required infrastructure. Four batches have already passed out and almost 100% placement has been achieved which is a rare achievement in such a short span of five years. The institute also offers MCA Course from the year 2008. The MCA Course has been affi liated by G.B. Technical University, Lucknow. It is our endeavor that these Institutes will be centres of excellence in the field of education for management and information technology. The Jagran Institute of Management has created its imprint in a very short span of time.

PGDM and MCA programs are designed for those who wish to enter the world with the determination to be skilled and knowledgeable leaders and can influence change. Also Jagran Institute of Management is an ideal place of study for those who are determined to offer strategic direction and make good use of Financial, Marketing, Human and Technological Resources for their organizations. Jagran Institute of Management aims to develop professionals who can out think and out perform the competition.

Jagran College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Kanpur- The Foundation has established Jagran Degree College in Kanpur in the year 2006 duly affiliated to CSJM University, Kanpur spreading in the area of approximately 17625 Sq. Yards. The College caters to the need of Northern India and provides various courses of Arts, Commerce and Management at the Graduate level. Presently total strength of the students is approximately 2000. In this way, Jagran Group has decided to fulfill its commitment to enlighten the society by providing education to all and sundry.

Jagran Institute of Digital Animation, Kanpur- Jagran Education Foundation has further taken the initiative to start Jagran Institute of Digital Animation (JIDA) at Kanpur to give in depth training in 2D and 3D animation. It provides two year diploma and has the best faculty and infrastructure required for animation industry.

Puranchandra Vidyaniketan, Kanpur- Shri Puranchandra Gupta Smarak Trust, after its formation, has established one educational institution namely Puran Chandra Vidya Niketan at Kanpur in 1991 to provide quality education right from class-I to middle level i.e. up to 10 + 2. With the passage of time, Puranchandra Vidyaniketan has come to age and has established its credentials as one of the best institutions not only in Kanpur but also in whole of U.P. At present Puranchandra Vidyaniketan is providing quality education with excellent extra curricular activities to about 2000 students right from Nursery to 12th Standard. It is recognized by CBSE Board. Its educational standard and achievements can be compared with any Public School in the country.

Jagran Public School, Noida- This school was established in the year 2006 and its first session was started from April 2006 in a magnificent building spreading in best green area of 23920 Sq. Yards of land. It is a 10+2 Public School duly affiliated by CBSE, New Delhi.

Jagran Public School, Lucknow- This school was established in the year 2007 and its first session started from 11th April 2007 in a magnificent building at a prime location of the city spreading in the area of 25524 Sq. Yards where various prestigious institutes are being established. This school is a pride and privilege for the residents of the Lucknow. The provision for hostel accommodation has also been made. This building also has provision of swimming pool and field for various activities for the students. The school is duly affiliated by CBSE, New Delhi.

Jagran Public School, Kannauj- It is a Franchisee of Jagran Education Foundation, a 10+2 public school to be affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi established in the year 2007.