CMR University: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Rankings

Bangalore, India


CMR University - [CMRU] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Overview

Latest Updates

  • The KCET 2025 exam will be conducted on Apr 18 & 19, 2025.
  • The MAT 2025 registration process for PBT and CBT has started, the last dates to apply are Mar 2 and Mar 9, 2025
  • The MAT 2025 PBT exam will held on Mar 9, 2025
  • MAT 2025 CBT exam will held on Mar 23, 2025.

CMR University was established in 2013 in Bangalore and recognized by UGC, AICTE, COA, and AIU. CMR University ranked 129th in commerce in 2022, 26th in law in 2022, 138th in social studies in 2022, 27th in law in 2023 by India Today, 15th in the overall category in 2022 by IIRF, 79th in economics & commerce in 2023, 67th in private engineering & technology in 2023, 59 in law in 2023 by The WEEK, and 9 out of 30 in Law in 2023 by Outlook. The Institute is also accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC. CMR University offers various scholarships for financially weaker students.

CMR University fees range from ₹ 90K to ₹4 Lakhs, depending on the course.  The institute offers many UG, PG, and research programs in computer science, architecture, engineering, technology, law, arts, commerce, and business administration. CMR University considers COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main, GATE, Karnataka PGCET, MAT, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, CMRUAT, KMAT, NATA, and CLAT scores for admission. 

CMR University has a placement rate of  97%, with top recruiters such as  Bosch Limited, HCL Technologies Limited, Infosys, Flipkart, Capgemini, and many others visiting the institute for placement this year.  Students got an average package of ₹ 8 LPA and the highest package of ₹ 25 LPA


Quick Highlights


Particular

Details

Top Recruiters

Capgemini, Josh Technology Group, Goldman Sachs India Pvt. Ltd., Wipro

Placement Rate

97%

Highest Package

₹ 25 LPA

Ranking

  • 129th in commerce in 2022 by India Today
  • 26th in law in 2022 by India Today  
  • 138th in social studies in 2022 by India Today
  • 27th in law in 2023 by India Today
  • 15th in the overall category in 2022 by IIRF
  • 79th in economics & commerce in 2023 by The WEEK
  • 67th in private engineering & technology in 2023 by The WEEK
  • 59th in law in 2023 by The WEEK
  • 9 out of 30 in Law in 2023 by Outlook

Fees Range

₹ 90,000 to ₹ 4 Lakhs

University Type

Private University

Popular Courses

B.Tech, BBA, MBA, Ph.D

Recognition By

UGC, AICTE, AIU, COA

NAAC Accreditation 

‘A’ grade

Entrance Exams

COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main, GATE, Karnataka PGCET, MAT, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, CMRUAT, KMAT, NATA, CLAT

Year of Establishment

2013

Application mode

Online

Area

60 acre

Scholarship

CMR  Memorial Scholarships

CMR Merit scholarships

CMR Leadership Awards

CMR Sports scholarships

Outside Scholarships


Ranking

With its good reputation, CMR University has been ranked by  NIRF and IIRF in the ‘engineering’ category for the last few years. Below are the rankings of CMR University by IIRF, India Today, The WEEK, and many more in the last few years:

Ranking body

Year

Ranking

India Today

2022

129th in commerce

2022

26th in law

2022

138th in social studies

2023

27th in law

IIRF

2022

15th in the overall category

The WEEK

2023

79th in economics & commerce

2023

67th in private engineering & technology

2023

59th in law

Outlook

2023

9th out of 30 in Law

2021

Top law college in India

Education World

2023

40th in India

Times Engineering

2022

3rd in emerging engineering institute

CMR University - [CMRU] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Programs

CMR University offers UG and PG programs in computer science, architecture, engineering and technology, law, arts, commerce, and business administration. Some of the popular courses at CMR University opted by students are B. Tech, BBA, MBA, Ph.D. Below are the fee structures of various courses offered by CMR University:

Courses

Fees

Bachelor of Architecture

₹ 10 Lakhs

Bachelor of Design

₹ 10 Lakhs

B.Tech

₹ 11 - 12 Lakhs

MCA

₹ 4 Lakhs

MBA

₹ 7 Lakhs

M.Tech

₹ 2 Lakhs

BA. LL.B.

₹ 7.5 Lakhs

BBA. LL.B. (Hons)

₹ 7.5 Lakhs

LL.B.

₹ 3.9 Lakhs

LL.M

₹ 2.4 Lakhs

BBA

₹ 3.15 Lakhs

MBA

₹ 8 Lakhs

B.Com.

₹ 3 - 7.5 Lakhs

B.Sc

₹ 3.3 - 7.8 Lakhs

M.Sc. 

₹ 1.8 - 6 Lakhs

BCA

₹ 3.45 - ₹ 3.75 Lakhs

MCA

₹ 4 Lakhs

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

1 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

CMR University - [CMRU] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Admissions

Admission to CMR University is based on national-level entrance exam scores. UG courses require a minimum of 45% in 10+2, while PG courses need at least 50% in graduation. Below are the details of some of the most popular courses among students:

Programs/Courses

Eligibility 

B.Tech

10 + 2 with 45% + COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main

CMRUAT

M.Tech

Graduation with 50% + GATE, Karnataka PGCET 

MBA

Graduation with 50% + Karnataka PGCET, MAT, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, CMRUAT 

LLB

Graduation + CMRUAT

MCA

Graduation with 50% + KMAT, Karnataka PGCET

B.Arch

10 + 2 with 50% + NATA, CMRUAT

B.A. LL.B. (Hons)

10 + 2 with 45% + CLAT, CMRUAT

BBA LL.B. (Hons)

10 + 2 with 45% + CLAT, CMRUAT


Important Dates

CMR University admission and registration important dates both upcoming and expected are given as follows:

Important events

Dates

KCET 2025 exam 

April 18 & 19, 2025

MAT 2025 registration process for PBT and CBT

The last date to apply is March 2 and March 9, 2025

MAT 2025 PBT

March 9, 2025

MAT 2025 CBT

March 23, 2025


Cutoff

CMR University cut-offs have also been quite competitive, especially for the petroleum engineering course. Below are the cut-off details for B.Tech. in various specializations for the year 2024 :

Course

Cutoff 

B.E. in Information Science and Engineering

23372 for KCET

B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering

17256 for KCET

B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science

24049 for KCET

B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

19814 for KCET

MBA

2822 for Karnataka PGCET

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

1

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

1

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

For now, CMR University has 3 specialization courses in LLM namely Constitutional Law, Commercial Law, and Criminal Law.

Candidates have to qualify anyone from COMEDK UGET, KCET, JEE Main or CMRUAT to take admission in B.Tech.

Students must have a graduation degree in any stream and qualify for the CMRUAT exam to get admission to the LLB program at CMR University.

Currently, CMR University offers a regular BBA course along with two specialization options: Digital Marketing and Business Analytics.

CMR University - [CMRU] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Placements

CMR University has a good placement rate of 97% and candidates appearing for the placement drive usually get an average package of ₹8 LPA. Below are the placement statistics of CMR University for the year 2023.

Particulars

Details

Placement Rate

97%

Average Package

₹ 8 LPA

Highest Package

₹ 25 LPA

FAQS

CMR University has a placement rate of nearly 97%.

In 2023, 148 companies visited the campus for the placement drive.

CMR University - [CMRU] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Scholarships

CMR University offers various scholarships for students admitted to any of their courses. Certain conditions apply to qualify for the scholarship. Below are the details and eligibility criteria for scholarships offered by the institute:

Scholarship Name

Details

Eligibility Criteria

CMR  Memorial Scholarships

Merit cum means scholarship for students with financial need, funded by CMR Jnanadhara Trust.

Economically weak background or belong to the rural area.

Good academic record

Income certificate from revenue inspector

Statement of marks

CMR Merit scholarships

Awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students with outstanding academic records

Exceptional academic performance.

CMR Leadership Awards

Recognizes students with strong leadership skills and active participation in academic, sports, and extracurricular activities.

Consistent contribution to academic, sports, and institute activities.

Good communication and leadership skills.

Ethical and responsible behavior.

Admired and respected by batchmates and faculty.

CMR Sports scholarships

Encourages students to excel in sports at state, national, and international levels.

Participation in state, national, or international level sports events.

Eligible sports include athletics. Cricket, hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming, fencing, yoga and chess.

Outside Scholarships

Financial aid from external sources such as government and international organizations

Eligibility criteria may vary based on the funding organizations.

First-year students who have completed their intermediate education from CMR school can apply for this scholarship.

To apply for the  CMR Sports scholarships, the student must participate in any sports and play at state, national, or international level sports events.

CMR University - [CMRU] ,Bangalore ,Karnataka

Infrastructure

Hostel

CMR University provides separate on-campus hostel facilities for male and female students, with fees of approximately ₹80,000 for both. The hostels offer all the basic amenities required by students.

Hostel

Yearly Fees

Hostel Fees

₹80,000