CMR University

CMR University
Motto	Swan taking flight
Type	Private
Established	2013
Affiliation	UGC; AIU
Chancellor	Sabitha Ramamurthy
Vice-Chancellor	M. S. Shivakumar
Administrative staff	Faculty
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka, India; 13°01′09″N 77°38′32″E / 13.0192°N 77.6422°E
Campus	Urban
Website	cmr.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]

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]

Vellaswamy Vanitha, cricketer^[15]

References[edit | edit source]

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

External links[edit | edit source]

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[cmr.edu.in-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]}

[ReferenceA-2] 2.0 ^2.1 http://www.cmr.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/02/AIU-memership-CMRU.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

[https://www.cmr.edu.in/leadership-3] 3.0 ^3.1 "List of Leadership - CMR University Bangalore India".

[4] "Faculty".

[Private_University_Karnataka-5] 5.0 ^5.1 "Private University Karnataka". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.

[The_Times_of_India-6] 6.0 ^6.1 "Nasscom inks MoU with CMR University". The Times of India. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2015.

[CMR_University_Act_of_2013-7] 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.

[Rankings_OUTLOOK_L_P_2022-14] 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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