CMR University

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
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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

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

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

  • School of Architecture
  • 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

  • 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

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

College rankings
Law – India
Private colleges: 
Outlook India (2022)[14]10

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

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