CMR Group
of Institutions
The CMR Group of Institutions was founded with a clear and compelling purpose: to make quality education accessible to all. What began as a simple aspiration has grown into a far-reaching educational movement, shaped by the vision and commitment of its founders Mr. K.C. Ramamurthy (Retd. IPS) and Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy.
Identifying a lack of quality schooling options in their neighbourhood, the founders endeavoured to create a meaningful alternative. What started as a modest initiative soon transformed into a leading network of institutions. Their first venture, a school established to meet the needs of their local community, laid the foundation for what would become a distinguished group of educational institutions across Karnataka.
At the heart of this journey lies the legacy of Sri Chikka Muniyappa Reddy (CMR), a respected leader, philanthropist and visionary. A landowner and contractor with deep Gandhian values, he believed in education as a powerful equaliser. His commitment to supporting the aspirations of his community, particularly in providing opportunities for higher education, was unwavering. Despite limited access to formal education in his own life, he ensured his children, including daughters, received the best possible education.
The values of humility, service and integrity, instilled by Sri CMR, continue to shape the ethos of the Group. His dream of founding a school became a generational vision. In honour of this, the CMR Jnanadhara Trust was established, and every institution under the CMR banner today reflects this legacy, offering exemplary, inclusive and value-based education.
Over the last 25 years, the CMR Group has grown into a respected academic ecosystem, from preschools and schools to colleges and a multidisciplinary university, earning a reputation for academic excellence and innovation in education.
The CMR Group of Institutions (CMRGI) is a premier educational conglomerate based in Bengaluru, India, offering a comprehensive range of programmes, from Montessori and Kindergarten to postgraduate and doctoral studies. Established in 1991 to serve the educational needs of the local community, CMRGI has since grown into one of Karnataka’s most respected networks of academic institutions.
The Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of schools and colleges, including:
CMR Institute Of Technology
CMR
University
- School of Architecture
- School of Engineering & Technology
- School of Management
- School of Economics & Commerce
- School of Liberal Studies
- School of Legal Studies
- School of Design
- School of Science & Computer Studies
Each institution within the Group has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and student success within its domain.
With over two decades of experience, CMRGI is committed to delivering a values-driven, future-ready education. The Group fosters innovation in curriculum delivery, integrates emerging technologies, and supports interdisciplinary learning. Students benefit from shared faculty expertise, extensive academic infrastructure, and access to a dynamic learning ecosystem that spans disciplines.
Strong industry linkages and a robust placement network ensure that students are well-prepared for career opportunities across sectors. At CMRGI, the focus remains on nurturing ethical leaders and responsible citizens through holistic, world-class education.
Mission
Committed to creating, building and providing value-added educational services through teaching, training, research, consultancy, and entrepreneurship within and beyond the curriculum through quality infrastructure, material and human resources to attain intellectual heights.
Vision
CMR aspires to be renowned for its delivery of quality education through its institutions of learning. We are guided by the belief that every person can achieve his or her dream if given a chance at a well-rounded education, and hence strive to inculcate the right values, scientific temperament and social commitment in our students, preparing them as trained professionals, inspired individuals and genuine partners of progress.
Our Logo
Swan Gliding on Water
The wings of the Swan rendered in the alternating flowing lines of blue and white represent the metaphor of milk and water. The blue stands for clarity of purpose and the white for purity of vision. The overall form of the logo radiates and sparkles in the calm, self-contained posture of the Swan gliding on water.
CMR
University
CMR University, Bengaluru, was established under the CMR University Act of 2013, marking a transformative moment in Karnataka’s higher education landscape. Emerging from the CMR Group’s legacy of academic excellence, the University was envisioned as a response to the growing need for a flexible, future-ready model of education, one that prioritises creativity, interdisciplinary learning and global relevance. As a new-generation university, CMRU nurtures creative thinking and innovation through a design thinking pedagogy that encourages students to explore ideas, solve real-world problems, and apply their learning in diverse, practical contexts. The academic experience is anchored in project-based learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary coursework that blends theory with hands-on application across fields such as engineering, architecture, management, law, humanities, and social sciences.
CMR University’s unique curriculum is built on three foundational pillars: Preparing for Success, Knowing Self and Community, and Contributing to Society. These pillars ensure that students not only gain academic and professional competencies but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their communities, and the world around them. With a strong emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and critical thinking, the University cultivates graduates who are both professionally competent and socially conscious.
The choice-based credit system allows students to customise their academic journey, combining technical expertise with transferable skills from across disciplines. This flexibility is further enriched by international exchange programmes and cultural immersion initiatives that expose students to diverse academic environments and global perspectives. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as IBM, NASSCOM, ACCA-UK, CIMA-UK, ICAI and UNGC, CMRU ensures that its students are aligned with the latest industry trends and gain exposure to professional certifications and research opportunities.
At the core of CMR University is a robust culture of research and innovation. Dedicated research funding, interdisciplinary labs, and innovation centres empower students and faculty to collaborate, create, and contribute to new knowledge. Guided by expert faculty and supported by mentors and academic counsellors, students are encouraged to pursue specialisations that match their interests and career aspirations, while also developing broader capabilities through collaborative learning and service-oriented projects.
CMR University represents a bold new direction in Indian higher education, uniting disciplines under a single vision that values curiosity, empathy, and excellence. Its logo, depicting a swan taking flight, symbolises the transformative journey of every student: from learner to leader, from idea to impact. Here, education is not confined to the classroom but extends into communities, industries and the world, preparing individuals to thrive in complexity and contribute meaningfully to society.
Vision
To nurture creative thinkers who will drive positive global change.
Mission
To offer multi, inter and cross-disciplinary modular programmes with technology-enabled teaching-learning processes.
To focus on research-led teaching and learning in an innovative and interdisciplinary learning environment; to create critical thinkers.
To create leaders for a knowledge based economy, with ethical demands of a society base.
Our Logo
Swan Taking Flight
The CMR University identity is soaring and strong. The Hamsa (Or Swan) is believed to be the King of birds and the seat of Saraswati, Goddess of wisdom, learning and music. The Hamsa transcends creation, as it can fly in the sky, swim in the water and walk on the earth. It has the ability to separate milk from the water; it thus has discernment as an integral virtue, besides having a degree of detachment from the physical and natural world.. The Hamsa is thus the ultimate symbol of an understanding of the ultimate knowledge. The CMRU logo is the Hamsa form, a positive of ultimate knowledge, taking a bold flight of creativity and imagination.
