CMR University

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.

CMR University

Motto	Swan taking flight
Type	Private
Established	2013
Affiliation	UGC[1] AIU[2]
Chancellor	Sabitha Ramamurthy[3]
Vice-Chancellor	M. S. Shivakumar[3]
Administrative staff	Faculty [4]
Location	Bangalore , Karnataka , India 13.0192°N 77.6422°E / 13.0192; 77.6422
Campus	Urban
Website	cmr.edu.in

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

• Vellaswamy Vanitha, cricketer^[15]