 In 1991, upon recommendation of the Government of India, University Grants Commission(UGC) notified JVBI as "Deemed University" under Section 3 of University Grants Commission Act, 1956.The Institute continues to be housed in the common campus of its parent body organization Jain Vishva Bharati.Acharya Tulsi remained its first constitutional Anushasta (moral and spiritual guide) followed by Acharya Mahapragya as its second Anushasta.