CMR University Admission 2026: Eligibility, Exams, Process

Entrance exams accepted

Karnataka PGCET
NATA
COMEDK UGET
CMRUAT
KCET
JEE Main
CUET
MAT
XAT
ATMA
KMAT
CAT
CMAT
CBSE 12th
ISC
Karnataka 2nd PUC
UCEED

How to apply

CMR University admits through an online application. Engineering and architecture seats use national or state exam scores, management and technology postgraduate seats use exam scores, and most other courses use marks from the qualifying examination.

Eligibility & fees by programme

CMR University eligibility and fees
Programme	Minimum marks	Total fee
B.E. / B.Tech	Class 12: 45%	₹11,00,000 to ₹16,00,000
MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 50%	₹6,00,000 to ₹12,00,000
B.Sc.	Class 12: 40%	₹3,00,000 to ₹6,75,000
M.Sc.	Graduation: 50%	₹1,80,000 to ₹3,20,000
B.Com		₹3,00,000 to ₹3,75,000
M.E./M.Tech	Graduation: 50%	₹2,00,000 to ₹2,20,000
B.Des	Class 12: 45%	₹10,00,000
BCA		₹4,05,000
BBA		₹3,30,000 to ₹3,75,000
MCA	Graduation: 50%	₹4,00,000
B.A.		₹2,40,000 to ₹2,70,000
LL.B.		₹4,50,000
LL.M.		₹1,20,000
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	Class 12: 45%	₹8,50,000
B.Arch	Class 12: 45%	₹7,50,000
BBA LL.B. (Hons)	Class 12: 45%	₹8,50,000
MSW	Graduation: 50%	-
Executive MBA/PGDM	Graduation: 50%	-
M.A.	Graduation: 50%	-
BMLT	Class 12: 40%	₹6,40,000
Ph.D.	Post-graduation: 55%	₹1,00,000 to ₹3,45,000
BOPTM	Class 12: 50%	₹6,40,000
BMRIT	Class 12: 40%	₹6,40,000
B.O.Th	Class 12: 40%	₹6,40,000
M.Com	Graduation: 45%	₹1,50,000

Admission overview

How to apply

Applications are submitted online on the CMR University website. The same portal handles undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral entries.

Register with a working email address and mobile number.
The university sends login details to the registered email.
Log in and complete the application form for your programme.
Pay the application fee by card, net banking or offline.

Entrance exams and eligibility

The route depends on the programme. B.Tech needs Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and a minimum of 45 percent, with a lower cut-off for reserved categories, and is filled through JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK or the university's own CMRUAT. B.Arch requires NATA, and diploma holders with Mathematics are also eligible.

BBA, BCA, BSc, BA and BCom: marks in the last qualifying examination.
MBA: a bachelor's degree with 50 percent and a score in MAT, CAT, PGCET, K-MAT, ATMA or CMRUAT.
Executive MBA: merit, with at least five years of industry experience.
MTech: BE or BTech with 50 percent and a GATE or PGCET score.
MA, MCom, MSc and MSW: a relevant bachelor's degree, with 50 percent for MA and MCom.
PhD: a master's degree with at least 55 percent and the university's research entrance test.

Fees and seats

B.Arch has 80 seats and BA LLB has 60. Annual fees across programmes vary widely, from about Rs 1 lakh to Rs 12.50 lakh, so check the fee structure for your course on the official site.

Admission details

Admission details
Course Name	Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
BBA LLB(Hons)	-	A candidate must possess at least 45% marks (40% for ST/SC/OBS/PH) in 10+2 or equivalent examination.
B.Com LLB (Hons)	-
B.A. LLB(Hons)	-
LLB	-	Graduation with 45% marks in any stream
B.Com	-	The candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with at least 45% (40% for ST/SC/OBS/PH) of marks in aggregate.
B.Com (Hons)	International Accounting & Finance	60% aggregate in 12th grade or PUC or equivalent, minimum 65% in English, minimum 65% either in Accountancy/ Maths or any subject related to Commerce.
Strategic Finance
International Business & Finance
BBA	General	Candidates who have passed in 10+2/PUC or Equivalent are eligible for admission to the program
Digital Marketing	Candidates who have passed in 10+2/PUC or Equivalent (Mathematics at 10+2/PUC level is preferable)
Business Analytics	Candidates who have passed in 10+2/PUC or Equivalent (Mathematics at 10+2/PUC level is preferable)
BBA (Hons.)	-	Candidates should have passed PUC/2th standard or equivalent from any stream.
BCA	General,	Passed in 10+2/PUC or equivalent from any stream (with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects)
Data Science	Candidates who have passed in 10+2/PUC or equivalent from any stream and must have studied Mathematics up to class 10
Cloud Computing	Candidates who have passed in 10+2/PUC or equivalent from any stream
Game and Mobile Software Development	Passed in PUC/12th grade or equivalent with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
B.A	English, Journalism & Psychology	Passed in 10+2 / PUC or equivalent.
B.A (Hons.)	Psychology
Journalism
Psychology
B.Sc	Sound Engineering
Photography
Film Making
Game Art & Design
Visual Effects and Animation
B.Des	-	Applicants should have passed the qualifying examination 10+2 or its equivalent examination from any streams (Science, Commerce and Arts/Humanities) with Mathematics as a subject
B.Arch	-	A candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for ST/SC/OBC/PH) with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and 40% marks in NATA (for every candidate)

Admission details

Admission details
Course Name	Specialisation	Eligibility Criteria
M.Tech	CSE (Data Science)	Passed in Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. orB.Tech.) or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
CSE (Artificial Intelligence)
CSE (Cyber Forensics & Information Security)
ECE (Intelligent Systems)
MECH (CAD/CAM Engineering)
MCA	-	The candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved candidates) and 50% marks in Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science or Computer Programming or Computer Applications or Business Mathematics or Business Statistics as one of the optional subjects. (45% in case of ST/SC/OBC)
M.Sc	Psychology (Clinical)	A candidate who has passed any Bachelor’s degree examination from a recognised university with at least 50% marks in aggregate with Psychology as one of the optional subjects will be eligible for admission to the programme (45% in case of SC/ST/PH students).
Psychology- Counselling	A pass in any degree awarded by a recognised university with Psychology as an optional subject.
Psychology (Human Resource Development and Counselling)	A candidate must have passed any Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks aggregate (45% marks for ST/SC/OBC/PH) in order to be eligible for admission.
M.Com	Accounting and Taxation with either Banking and Financial Services or E-Business	A candidate must have passed B.Com/BBA/BBM or any other Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for ST/SC/OBC/PH) in order to be eligible for admission.
MSW	Human Resource Management, Community Development and Medical, CSR and Sustainability	A candidate must have passed any Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks for ST/SC/OBC/PH) in order to be eligible for admission.

Documents required

One ID Proof (Voter ID/ Driving License/ PAN Card/ Aadhar Card/ Bank Pass Book
10th Mark sheet (Original) with 2 Sets of Xerox Copy
12th Mark sheet (Original)/ Online Print (If Mark sheet is not available) with 2 Sets of Xerox Copy
Graduation Degree Certificate/ Mark sheet [For PG Courses]
Migration (Original) with 2 Sets of Xerox Copy
Two Colored Passport Size Photographs
Scorecard of entrance examinations appeared in

Admission helpline

The contact details for CMR University is as follows:

Admission FAQs

Who is eligible for CMR College MBA courses?

Candidates who have at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PH students) in aggregate from a recognised university are eligible for CMR College MBA courses. Valid scores in MAT/ CAT/ PGCET/ KMAT/ ATMA/ CMRUAT are also required.

Minimum of how many years experience is required in order to be eligible for admission in MBA Executive programme?

A candidate wishing to pursue the MBA Executive course must have a minimum of 5 years industry experience.

Which entrance exam score is required for admission to the BArch course?

For taking admission in Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) programme candidates must appear in the NATA entrance exam and obtain a valid score.

Which documents are required for admission to CMR University?

Documents required for admission to CMRU are 4 passport size photographs, 4 stamp size photographs, 10th, 12th and graduation mark sheets, entrance exam score copy, address proof and caste certificate (only if applicable).

Which state level entrance exam score is accepted for admission to the BTech programme?

The university accepts the score of the KCET/COMEDK entrance exam for admission to the BTech programme.

Is it mandatory for candidates to register on the CMR University admission portal?

Yes, to take admission in CMRU courses candidates are required to register on the university admission portal.

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the BArch programme?

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to BArch course is an aggregate score of 50% or more in 10+2 from a recognized board.

How can I get admission to CMR University?

CMR University admission process depends on the courses selected by the candidate. JEE Main/ KCET/ COMED-K/ CMRUAT scores are considered for B.Tech admissions. MAT/ CAT/ PGCET/ K-MAT/ ATMA/ CMRUAT scores are considered for CMR University Bangalore MBA admissions. GATE/PGCET scores are accepted for CMRU M.Tech admissions.

What is the entrance exam for CMR?

CMR University Admission Test (CMRUAT) entrance examination is conducted by the CMR University Bangalore for admissions to various courses. Candidates qualifying for JEE Main/ KCET/ COMED-K/MAT/ CAT/ PGCET/ K-MAT/ ATMA/GATE/PGCET are exempted from CMRUAT.

How do I get a seat in CMR?

Depending upon the course, the university offers merit-based and entrance exam-based admission. JEE Main/ KCET/ COMED-K/ CMRUAT scores are considered for B.Tech admissions. MAT/ CAT/ PGCET/ K-MAT/ ATMA/ CMRUAT scores are considered for CMR University Bangalore MBA admissions. GATE/PGCET scores are accepted for CMRU M.Tech admissions.

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Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

How to apply

Entrance exams and eligibility

Fees and seats

Admission details

Admission details

Documents required

Admission helpline

Admission FAQs

Entrance exams accepted

How to apply

Eligibility & fees by programme

Admission overview

How to apply

Entrance exams and eligibility

Fees and seats

Admission details

Admission details

Documents required

Admission helpline

Admission FAQs