latest updates 2025-2027 📢
CMR University: Admission 2024, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Rankings, Placement, Scholarship & Infrastructure
CMR University is a private university established in the year 2013 under the CMR University Act. The university is located in Bangalore, Karnataka with a campus covering an area of 60 acres. The university is recognized by UGC and accredited by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).  Being part of the esteemed CMR Group of Institutions, CMR University benefits from over 30 years of academic expertise and a rich tradition of excellence in education. As per the 2022 ranking, CMR University is ranked 6th among Best State Private Universities & South Zone and 15th among the top 100 Universities Overall. The university is also ranked 15th across India by R World Institutional Ranking in the MHW Ranking 2022. The university offers 70+ UG, PG and PhD courses in the areas of architecture, design, engineering, law, management, economics, commerce, social sciences, humanities, education, and science studies. The university is focused on creating a vibrant learning atmosphere that helps students develop the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in their respective fields.
- CMR University offers B.Tech and MBA as its flagship programs.
- The total fees of CMR University’s B.Tech and MBA programs are INR 9 lakhs and INR 4.5 lakhs respectively.
- Admission to CMR University Bangalore is based on CMRUAT followed by a Personal Interview.
- Further, the university also accepts several national entrance test scores for admission.
CMRU strives to equip students with critical thinking skills, effective collaboration abilities, and the capability to contribute positively to global change through an innovative curriculum and technology-enhanced teaching methods. At CMR University, students go beyond traditional academic assessments and are evaluated on practical skills like teamwork, research, presentation, and initiative.Â
CMRU has three spacious campuses, one is the Bagalur campus provides a lakeside setting, while the HRBR Layout and OMBR Layout campuses are situated in vibrant city locations. It provides the latest technologies to the students to stay ahead and strive for excellence in their career. Students at CMRU enjoy a well-rounded learning experience with placement opportunities, preparing them thoroughly for success in their chosen careers, whether they are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD studies.
CMR University has concluded its 2022 placement drive. As per the statistics, students received 630 placement offers. The highest & average salaries at CMR University Placement 2022 stood at INR 30 LPA & INR 6.5 LPA respectively. About 115 placements were made by 151 participating recruiting companies. 30% of new recruiters visited the campus this year and participated in the placement process. Some of the top recruiters of CMRU are Wipro, IBM, KPMG, Capgemini, Infosys, etc. Further, CMR Life Skills Institute (CMRLSI)Â is a training arm of the CMR Group of Institutions (CMRGI), a conglomerate comprising more than 20 schools and colleges, over 20,000 students and more than 2,500 teaching and non-teaching staff. CMRLSI offers a number of life skills training to the students, teaching, non-teaching staff and people who are actively involved in contributing to the growth and success of this group of institutes.
CMR University Highlights
Here are some important highlights of CMR University.Â
| CMR University Highlights | |
|---|---|
| University Name | CMR University |
| Established | Institute Type | 2013 | Private |
| Location | Kalyana Nagar, Bengaluru 560043, India. |
| Campus Area | 60 Acres |
| Recognized By | UGC, AIU, COA, AICTE |
| Rankings |
|
| Application Mode | Online/Offline |
| Entrance Exams | University Level:Â CMRUAT MBA:Â CAT/MAT/CMAT/PGCET/KMAT B.Tech:Â COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main |
| Flagship Courses | B.Tech & MBA |
| Highest Package Offered (2022) | INR 30 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Wipro, IBM, KPMG, Capgemini, Infosys |
| CRM Official Website | cmr.edu.in |
CMR University Rankings
CMR University and its institutes have been listed among the ranking lists of IIRF, Outlook, Competition Review and others. The university is also awarded multiple awards for outstanding and exemplary contributions toward education, skill development and research. Some of the CMR University rankings and awards are as follows:
| Ranking body | Rank/Award | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Education Growth and Research | Best University in South India | 2022 |
| Centre for Education | Best University in India for Industry Interface | 2022 |
| EWIHE Grand Jury Award | Placed among Top 10 Institutions | 2022-23 |
| Competition Review CSR – GHRDC | 3rd among Top Eminent Law Schools in India | – |
| IIRF | – 6th among Best State Private Universities & South Zone – 15th among the top 100 universities (Overall) | – |
| Education World India Higher Education ranking | 8th in Karnataka | – |
| R World Institutional Ranking in the MHW Ranking | 15th across India | 2022 |
| The Week | 24th Best Private Law College | – |
| Outlook | 12th among 33 Top Law Schools in India | 2021 |
CMR University Cutoff
CMR University announces its cut-off and merit list for admission to its UG and PG courses every year. CMRU has 10 departments for which the cutoff is determined based on the reservation categories and seat availability. Detailed information on CMR University Cutoff 2023Â is mentioned below.Â
CMR University: KCET Cutoff 2024Â
CMR University KCET Cutoff 2023 for various courses is mentioned below:
| Courses | 2023 Cutoff By Rank | 2022 Cutoff By Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | 697 | 947 |
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 31107 | 31455 |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 34209 | 44677 |
| B.Tech Data Science | 36355 | 35096 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 36596 | 39870 |
| B.Tech Information Technology | 40355 | 44341 |
CMR University Admission 2024
CMR University Admission for the session 2024-2025 is ongoing. CMR University’s admission process is both online and offline mode. Interested candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the official website at https://admissions.cmr.edu.in/. The candidates can also visit the campus to fill out the admission form in person. CMRU Bangalore Admissions 2024 is based on the CMRUAT test conducted by the university. Students who have scored valid marks in the national entrance tests are exempted from CMRUAT. The below graph provides detailed information on CMR University Admission 2024.Â
CMR University Admission Process 2024
CMR University’s admission process is both online and offline mode. Here are steps to be followed for the same.Â
Online mode
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the University at www.cmr.edu.in.Â
- Step 2: Click on the ‘Admission’ tab and select the program of your choice.
- Step 3: Click on ‘Apply Now’.
- Step 4:Â Register on the official website using your credentials.
- Step 5:Â Log in using the recently created registration credentials.
- Step 6:Â Fill out the application form with all the required details.
- Step 7: Pay the online application fee of INR 750 and submit the form.
Offline mode
- Step 1:Â Visit the Department of Admissions & Student Affairs.
- Step 2:Â Register for a free counseling session to finalize the academic program of your choice.
- Step 3:Â Prepare all documents required to be submitted for verification.
- Step 4:Â Fill out the application form.
- Step 5:Â Submit it together with the required documents.
- Step 6:Â Pay the application fees along with tuition fees to confirm your seat.
CMR University Courses & Fees
CMR University offers over 61 UG, PG, Diploma and PhD courses in Management, Commerce, Economics, Law, Design, Science, Architecture and many more. Some of the popular course offered atCMR University are as tabulated below:
| Course | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | Duration:Â 3 Years Course Fee:Â INR 90,000 Per Annum Specializations:Â English, Journalism, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Media Studies, Travel & Tourism | Candidates should have passed the PUC / 12th/ Equivalent Exam in any stream from any recognized Board. | CMRUAT |
| B.Tech | Duration:Â 4 Years | Candidate should have passed the 2nd PUC/12th/Equivalent Exam with English as one of the languages and obtained a minimum of 45% of marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computers/ Home Science/ Geology/ Statistics (40% for Karnataka reserved category candidates) from a recognized board. | JEE Main/CET/ COMED-K/JEE/CMRUAT |
| B.Des | Duration:Â 4 Years Course Fee:Â INR 2,50,000 per annum Specializations:Â Communication Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design | Candidates should have passed the PUC / 12th/ Equivalent Exam with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for Karnataka reserved category candidates) in any stream (Science, Commence, Arts), from any recognized board with English as a mandatory subject. | Merit-based |
| BBA | Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 1,05,000 – INR 1,15,000 Per Annum Specializations: Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, General | Candidates should have passed PUC/12th standard or equivalent from any stream. | CMRUAT |
| B.Com (Hons) | Duration: 3 / 4 Years Course Fee: INR 1,00,000 – INR 1,25,000 per annum Specializations: Professional CA-Integrated, Data Science, International Accounting & Finance, Certified Management Accountant (US CMA) | Candidates should have passed in PUC/12th Grade or Equivalent examination from a recognized board. | CMRUAT |
| BCA (Hons) | Duration: 3/4 Years Course Fee: INR 1,15,000 – INR 1,60,000 per annum Specializations: General, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Game Development | Candidates should have passed in PUC/12th Grade or Equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board with Mathmatics as a compulory subject for BCA (Data Science) | CMRUAT |
| B.Sc | Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 1,00,000 – INR 2,60,000 per annum Specializations: Sound Engineering, Visual Effects & Animation, Information Technology, Psychology | Candidates should have passed in PUC/12th Grade or Equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board | CMRUAT |
| B.Arch | Duration: 5 Years Course Fee: INR 2,50,000 | Candidates Should have passed in the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50 % aggregate marks overall and 50 % aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized board. OR Candidates Should have passed in 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC students). | NATA/JEE Mains |
| LLB | Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 1,30,000 per annum | Passed with 45% marks in Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4/5 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent examination recognized by the University (40% marks for SC/ ST students and 42% marks for OBC students). | CMRUAT/CLAT/LSAT |
| B.A LLB | Duration: 5 Years Course Fee: INR 1,50,000 per annum | Passed with 45% marks in Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4/5 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent examination recognized by the University (40% marks for SC/ ST students and 42% marks for OBC students). | CMRUAT/CLAT/LSAT |
| BBA LLB | Duration:5 Years Course Fee: INR 1,50,000 per annum | Passed with 45% marks in Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4/5 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent examination recognized by the University (40% marks for SC/ ST students and 42% marks for OBC students). | CMRUAT/CLAT/LSAT |
| MBA | Duration: 2 Years Executive MBA – Product Leadership | Candidates should have passed with minimum of a 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in the Bachelor’s degree of minimum three (03) years duration in any discipline from a recognized university. | CAT/MAT/CMAT/PGCET/KMAT/ CMRUAT. |
| MBA (Dual Specialization) | Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 4,00,000 per annum Specializations: Finance, Marketing, HR, Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics | Candidates should have passed with minimum of a 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in aggregate in the Bachelor’s degree of minimum three (03) years duration in any discipline from a recognized university. | CAT/MAT/CMAT/PGCET/KMAT/ CMRUAT. |
| M.Tech | Duration:Â 2 Years (Regular) 3 Years (Part-Time) Course Fee:Â INR 1,00,000 per annum | Candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in B.E./B.Tech in CSE/ISE/IT/ECE/EEE or M.Sc. in CS/IS/IT/Mathematics or MCA. | GATE/ PGCET/ CMRU |
| M.Sc | Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 90,000 – inr 1,50,000 per annum Specializations: Information Technology in Data Science, Psychology-Clinical, Psychology-HRDM, Psychology-Counselling | Passed a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks from any recognized university or institution in India or abroad (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates). | CMRUAT |
| MCA | Duration: 2 Years Course Fee: INR 2,00,000 per annum | Candidates should have passed with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in any Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University preferably with mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level. Candidates must have also taken either the PGCET or any other entrance exams. | CMRUAT |
| LLM | Duration: 1 Year Course Fee: INR 1,20,000 per annum Specializations: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law | Passed Bachelor’s degree in Law (3/5 Years Courses), of any recognized university | CMRUAT/CLAT/LSAT |
CMR University Placements
CMR University recently concluded its 2022 placement drive. Students received 630 placement offers which are 447.8% (approximately) higher compared to the previous year. The highest salary increased by 275% & stood at INR 30 LPA this year. The average salary also increased from INR 3.52 LPA to INR 6.5 LPA. During the placement drive, 56 students received salary packages of INR 10 LPA & more. Reputed recruiters like Bosch Limited, Infosys, Capgemini, IBM, Wipro, etc visited the campus.
The below table shows the highlights of CMR University Placements 2022:
| Particulars | Statistics (2021-22) |
|---|---|
| Number of Placement Offers | 630 |
| Highest CTC | INR 30 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Increase in Highest Salary | 275% |
| Increase in Average Salary | 84.7% (approximately) |
| Top Recruiters | Bosch Limited, Infosys, Capgemini, IBM, Wipro |
| Key Statistics |
|
CMR University Scholarship 2023
CMR University offers a wide range of scholarships on the basis of merit, entrance tests and other financial factors. The scholarship is offered via CMR Jnandhara Trust to deserving students. Some of the scholarships are mentioned below:
CMR University General Scholarships 2023
Here is some information on CMR University General Scholarships 2023.
| CMR University General Scholarship | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Details | Percentage (Tuition Fee Waiver) | Amount | Documents |
| CMR Student Scholarships | Students who are joining from CMR Institution to CMR University i.e. from CMR PU / +2 to UG programmes and CMR UG to PG programmes. This scholarship is apart from the Founder’s Day Scholarship. |  |  | College ID Proof, Address Proof. Study certificate from the present Principal. |
| For all courses (UG & PG) except SOET & SOA. |  | INR 10,000 | ||
| For SOET & SOA Courses | Â | INR 20,000 | ||
| Social Service | NCC-A & B Certificate | 10% |  | NCC – A and B certificate |
| Defence Scholarship & Bravery Aaward | Ward of Recipients of – Gallantry Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Veer Chakra and Shaurya Chakra | 25% |  | Proof of awards, dependent ID, address proof. |
| Killed in action | 25% | Â | Death Certificate, ID Card, Adress proof. | |
| Disabled in action | 25% | Â | Proof of disablity, ID Card, Address Proof | |
| President police medals | 20% | Â | Proof of award, ID Card, Address Proof | |
| Working / Retired (Army, navy, Air Force, CRPF, BSF and Police) | 10% | Â | ID card, Address proof. | |
| For Siblings | This fees concession is applicable for the students whose Brother or Sister is studying in the CMR University or CMRGOI  |  |  | Id Card of the Exisitng Student, Address proof of the Siblings and Parents. |
| SOET Programs |  | INR 20,000 | ||
| For all programs (UG & PG) Except SOET. |  | INR 10,000 | ||
| Physically Challenged | 70% handicapped | 70% |  | Proof of disablity with percentage , 12th Marksheet, Address Proof. |
| Between 50-25% handicapped | 40% | Â | ||
| Below 25% handicapped | 10% | Â | ||
CMR University Merit Scholarships 2024
Up to 12 crores of scholarships are available under different quotas at CMR. Here is some information on CMR University Merit Scholarships 2024.
| CMR University Merit Scholarship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Title | Particulars | Percentage (Tuition Fee Waiver) | Documents required |
| Academic Qualifying Examination | For Undergraduate Programme Admissions​ CBSE/ICSE / State Board | ||
| 96% & Above | 15% | 12th or II PUC Marksheet | |
| 90 % – 95.9% | 10% | ||
| For Postgraduate Program Admissions | |||
| 90 % & above (CGPA Above 9) | 15% | 10th, 12th and Semester wise all Degree Marksheet | |
| 85 % – 89.9% (CGPA 8.5 to 8.9) | 10% | ||
CMR University Departments
CMR University has 10 schools or departments that offer UG, PG and PhD courses. The courses are offered in the field of Architecture, Engineering & Technology, Legal Studies, Economics & Commerce, Management, Social Science and Humanities, Science Studies, Languages, etc. Listed below are the details for the same:
| School of Architecture | Directorate of Research & Innovation | School of Engineering and Technology |
| School of Economics and Commerce | School of Legal Studies | School of Science Studies |
| School of Management | School of Social Sciences and Humanities | CMR Centre for English and Foreign Languages |
| School of Education | — | — |
CMR University Collaborations
CMR University has major collaborations and MOUs with a number of companies and organizations for the holistic development of its students. These collaborations help CMRU to enhance its programs as per the industry standards. The list for the same is as follows:
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) | NASSCOM (IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council) | IBM |
| Mzumbe University, Tanzania | Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) | Institute of Product Leadership (IPL) | Seamedu |
| United Nations Global Compact (PRME Educational Initiative) | International Student Exchange Program, USA (ISEP) | Daffodil International University, Bangladesh | Al Zaiem Al Azhari University, Sudan |
| AIESEC | University of Huddersfield West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | National Law School Of India University | Kyungpook National University, South Korea |
| Almaty Management University, Republic Of Kazakhstan | — | — | — |
CMR University Infrastructure
CRM University’s infrastructure is fully functional yet aesthetic. The campus is well-furnished with all the necessary facilities as per the student’s requirements & needs.Â
- There is an adequate space for Vehicle Parking.Â
- CRM University is equipped with state-of-art IT facilities, powered by server- based local network; high speed and secure internet connection.
- The campus consists of facilities that include classrooms, conference rooms, Library, Computer Centre and Electronic Infrastructure equipped with audio-visual teaching aids, Rapid Prototyping Lab, Computer Labs, projectors, LCD projectors in each classroom integrated with campus-wide network.Â
