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{{Short description|Private university in Bengaluru, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2016}}
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| established = 2013
| established = 2013
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| affiliation = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]<ref name="cmr.edu.in">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/Status-of-CMRU-UGC.pdf</ref><br>[[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf</ref>
| affiliation = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]<ref name="cmr.edu.in">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/Status-of-CMRU-UGC.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref><br />[[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
| endowment =  
| endowment =  
| chairman =  
| chairman =  
| chancellor = Sabitha Ramamurthy<ref name="https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership">https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership/</ref>
| chancellor = Sabitha Ramamurthy<ref name="https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership/|title = List of Leadership - CMR University Bangalore India}}</ref>
| vice_chancellor = M. S. Shivakumar<ref name="https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership">https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership/</ref>
| vice_chancellor = M. S. Shivakumar<ref name="https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership"/>
| president =  
| president =  
| city = [[Bangalore]]
| city = [[Bangalore]]
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| country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| coor =  
| coordinates = {{Coord|13.0192|77.6422|display=title}}
| publictransit =  
| publictransit =  
| undergrad =  
| undergrad =  
| postgrad =  
| postgrad =  
| administrative_staff = Faculty <ref>http://ims.cmr.ac.in/about/faculty/</ref>
| administrative_staff = Faculty <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ims.cmr.ac.in/about/faculty/|title = Faculty}}</ref>
| website = [http://cmr.edu.in/ cmr.edu.in]
| website = [http://cmr.edu.in/ cmr.edu.in]
| footnotes =  
| footnotes =  
}}
}}


'''CMR University''' is a private university located in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref name="Private University Karnataka">{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=12&Unitype=3 | title=Private University Karnataka | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)]] | accessdate=29 October 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222145744/http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=12&Unitype=3 | archive-date=22 December 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/jobs/Nasscom-inks-MoU-with-CMR-University/articleshow/36356078.cms | title=Nasscom inks MoU with CMR University | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=10 June 2014 | accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> CMR University (CMRU) has been established and is governed by the CMR University Act of 2013.<ref name="CMR University Act of 2013">[http://dpal.kar.nic.in/pdf_files/45of2013(E).pdf CMR University Act of 2013]</ref> CMRU aims to promote and undertake the advancement of university education<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/rcu-signs-mou-with-cmr-university/article8855332.ece promote and undertake the advancement of university education]</ref> in law, technical, health, management, life sciences and other allied sectors of higher and professional education. CMR University is also recognized by [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]].
'''CMR University''' is a private university located in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref name="Private University Karnataka">{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=12&Unitype=3 | title=Private University Karnataka | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)]] | accessdate=29 October 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222145744/http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=12&Unitype=3 | archive-date=22 December 2015 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/jobs/Nasscom-inks-MoU-with-CMR-University/articleshow/36356078.cms | title=Nasscom inks MoU with CMR University | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=10 June 2014 | accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> CMR University (CMRU) has been established and is governed by the CMR University Act of 2013.<ref name="CMR University Act of 2013">[http://dpal.kar.nic.in/pdf_files/45of2013(E).pdf CMR University Act of 2013]</ref> CMRU offers programs in law, technical, health, management, life sciences and other allied sectors of higher and professional education.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-07-15 |title=RCU signs MoU with CMR University |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/RCU-signs-MoU-with-CMR-University/article14490904.ece |access-date=2023-09-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> CMR University is also recognized by [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]].  


==History==
==History==
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==Academics==
==Academics==
There are various programs under any disciplines:-<ref>http://www.cmr.edu.in/faculty/</ref><ref>http://www.cmr.edu.in/cmruprograms/</ref>
There are various programs under any disciplines:-<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cmr.edu.in/faculty/|title=Faculties at CMR University}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cmr.edu.in/cmruprograms/|title = Degree-Granting Programmes & Certificate Programmes - CMRU}}</ref>
*School of Architecture
*School of Architecture
*School of Design
*School of Economics and Commerce
*School of Economics and Commerce
*School of Legal Studies
*School of Legal Studies
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*School of Research & Innovation
*School of Research & Innovation
*School of Social Sciences and Humanities
*School of Social Sciences and Humanities
CMR University hosts academic initiatives and industry-linked programmes related to emerging technologies and innovation. In May 2023, CMR University hosted a global open innovation challenge focused on urban sustainability, bringing together international participants and researchers.<ref>{{cite web |date=25 May 2023 |title=CMR University hosts global open innovation challenge on urban sustainability |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/cmr-university-hosts-global-open-innovation-challenge-on-urban-sustainability/article69461099.ece |access-date=24 October 2025 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> In July 2025, CMR University hosted the launch of the India chapter of the Global Design Thinking Alliance (GDTA), bringing together design-thinking leaders from academia and industry.<ref>{{cite web |title=India chapter of GDTA launched |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/india-chapter-of-gdta-launched/article69803890.ece |access-date=24 October 2025 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> In September 2025, CMR University launched new undergraduate programmes and a DGCA-certified drone pilot training initiative at its Bengaluru campus.<ref>{{cite web |title=CMR University launches UG programmes on Engineers Day & DGCA-certified drone pilot training |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/cmr-university-in-bengaluru-launches-ug-programmes-on-engineers-day-dgca-certified-drone-pilot-training/article70052680.ece |access-date=24 October 2025 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>


== Campuses ==
== Campuses ==
* CMRU OMBR campus, 5, Chikka Banaswadi Rd, Bhuvanagiri, Lakshmamma Layout, Banaswadi, Bengaluru
* CMRU City Campus, HRBR Layout Block 2, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore  
* CMRU City Campus, HRBR Layout Block 2, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore  
* CMRU Main Campus, off Hennur-Bagalur Road, Bangalore.
* CMRU Main Campus, off Hennur-Bagalur Road, Bangalore.
* CMRIT IT campus,132 Aecs Layout, Itpl Main Road, Kundalahalli, Bengaluru


==Affiliation==
==Affiliation==
Like all universities in India, CMR University, Bangalore is recognised by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name="cmr.edu.in">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/Status-of-CMRU-UGC.pdf</ref> The University is also a recognised member of [[Association of Indian Universities]].<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf</ref>
Like all universities in India, CMR University, Bangalore is recognised by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC).<ref name="cmr.edu.in">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/Status-of-CMRU-UGC.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> The University is also a recognised member of [[Association of Indian Universities]].<ref name="ReferenceA">http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>


==Rankings==
==Rankings==
{{Infobox India university ranking
{{Infobox India university ranking
  | type = College
  | type = College
  | IT_L_2019 = 19
  | OUTLOOK_L_P_2022 = 10
| OUTLOOK_L_2019 = 15
| WEEK_L_2019 = 23
}}
}}
Its constituent college [[CMR University School of Legal Studies]] (formerly CMR Law School) was ranked 19th by ''[[India Today]]''{{'}}s "Top 40 Law Colleges in India",<ref name=Rankings_IT_L_2019 /> 15th in India by ''[[Outlook India]]''{{'}}s  "India's Top 30 Law Colleges In 2019",<ref name=Rankings_OUTLOOK_L_2019 /> and 23rd in India by ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]''{{'}}s "Top Law Colleges in 2019".<ref name=Rankings_WEEK_L_2019 />
Its constituent college [[CMR University School of Legal Studies]] (formerly CMR Law School) was ranked tenth in ''[[Outlook India]]''{{'}}s  "Top 30 Private Law Colleges In India" of 2022.<ref name=Rankings_OUTLOOK_L_P_2022 />


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==


* [[Vellaswamy Vanitha]], cricketer<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hariharan|first=Shruti|date=2017-05-29|title=Vanitha VR: A rebel who battled the odds|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/vanitha-vr-a-rebel-who-battled-the-odds-611217|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Vellaswamy Vanitha]], cricketer<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hariharan|first=Shruti|date=2017-05-29|title=Vanitha VR: A rebel who battled the odds|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/vanitha-vr-a-rebel-who-battled-the-odds-611217|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531172205/http://www.cricketcountry.com/articles/vanitha-vr-a-rebel-who-battled-the-odds-611217|archive-date=31 May 2017}}</ref>
 
==See also==
* [[CMR University School of Legal Studies]]
* [[List of law schools in India]]
* [[Bangalore]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Universities in Karnataka}}
{{Universities in Karnataka}}
{{coord missing|Karnataka}}


[[Category:Private universities in India]]
[[Category:Private universities in India]]
[[Category:Universities in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Universities in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2013]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2013]]

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CMR University
MottoSwan taking flight
TypePrivate
Established2013
AffiliationUGC[1]
AIU[2]
ChancellorSabitha Ramamurthy[3]
Vice-ChancellorM. S. Shivakumar[3]
Administrative staff
Faculty [4]
Location, ,
13°01′09″N 77°38′32″E / 13.0192°N 77.6422°E / 13.0192; 77.6422
CampusUrban
Websitecmr.edu.in

CMR University is a private university located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.[5][6] CMR University (CMRU) has been established and is governed by the CMR University Act of 2013.[7] CMRU offers programs in law, technical, health, management, life sciences and other allied sectors of higher and professional education.[8] CMR University is also recognized by AIU.

History[edit | edit source]

CMR University is a private university located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.[5][6] CMR University (CMRU) has been established and is governed by the CMR University Act of 2013.[7]

Academics[edit | edit source]

There are various programs under any disciplines:-[9][10]

  • School of Architecture
  • School of Design
  • School of Economics and Commerce
  • School of Legal Studies
  • School of Engineering & Technology
  • School of Management
  • School of Research & Innovation
  • School of Social Sciences and Humanities


CMR University hosts academic initiatives and industry-linked programmes related to emerging technologies and innovation. In May 2023, CMR University hosted a global open innovation challenge focused on urban sustainability, bringing together international participants and researchers.[11] In July 2025, CMR University hosted the launch of the India chapter of the Global Design Thinking Alliance (GDTA), bringing together design-thinking leaders from academia and industry.[12] In September 2025, CMR University launched new undergraduate programmes and a DGCA-certified drone pilot training initiative at its Bengaluru campus.[13]

Campuses[edit | edit source]

  • CMRU OMBR campus, 5, Chikka Banaswadi Rd, Bhuvanagiri, Lakshmamma Layout, Banaswadi, Bengaluru
  • CMRU City Campus, HRBR Layout Block 2, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore
  • CMRU Main Campus, off Hennur-Bagalur Road, Bangalore.
  • CMRIT IT campus,132 Aecs Layout, Itpl Main Road, Kundalahalli, Bengaluru

Affiliation[edit | edit source]

Like all universities in India, CMR University, Bangalore is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).[1] The University is also a recognised member of Association of Indian Universities.[2]

Rankings[edit | edit source]

College rankings

Its constituent college CMR University School of Legal Studies (formerly CMR Law School) was ranked tenth in Outlook India's "Top 30 Private Law Colleges In India" of 2022.[14]

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/Status-of-CMRU-UGC.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "List of Leadership - CMR University Bangalore India".
  4. ↑ "Faculty".
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Private University Karnataka". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Nasscom inks MoU with CMR University". The Times of India. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 CMR University Act of 2013
  8. ↑ "RCU signs MoU with CMR University". The Hindu. 15 July 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Faculties at CMR University".
  10. ↑ "Degree-Granting Programmes & Certificate Programmes - CMRU".
  11. ↑ "CMR University hosts global open innovation challenge on urban sustainability". The Hindu. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "India chapter of GDTA launched". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "CMR University launches UG programmes on Engineers Day & DGCA-certified drone pilot training". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rankings_OUTLOOK_L_P_2022
  15. ↑ Hariharan, Shruti (29 May 2017). "Vanitha VR: A rebel who battled the odds". Cricket Country. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2021.

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