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CMR University
File:CMRU logo.jpg
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 Template:Bare URL PDF
  2. 2.0 2.1 http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf Template: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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