About CMR Institute of Technology
CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), established in 2000 by Sri Chikka Muniyaappa Reddy under CMR Jnanadhara Trust (founded 1991), is a premier private engineering college located at AECS Layout, ITPL Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Affiliated to VTU Belagavi, approved by AICTE, recognised by UGC and the Government of Karnataka, CMRIT is accredited by NAAC with A++ Grade and NBA. The CMR Trust runs 19 educational institutions across Karnataka.
NIRF 2025: #151 Engineering. NIRF 2024: #156 Engineering. TOI 2025: #92 India, #14 Bangalore. The Week 2025: #87. Outlook 2025: #43. Business Today MBA 2024: #186. CMRIT is strategically situated near the Whitefield IT hub — providing unmatched corporate access. MOUs with national and international organisations. 296 regular faculty. B.E. offered in 7 specializations. Recent highest package: Rs. 44 LPA. Average: Rs. 6.9-7 LPA.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Established | 2000 (CMR Jnanadhara Trust, 1991) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ | NBA | AICTE | UGC | GoK |
| NIRF 2025 (Engineering) | #151 India |
| TOI 2025 | #92 India | #14 Bangalore |
| The Week 2025 | #87 B.Tech India |
| Location | AECS Layout, ITPL Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru |
| Faculty | 296 regular faculty | 19 CMR institutions |
Location advantage: adjacent to Whitefield IT corridor — direct proximity to global tech giants. Best for CSE and ISE branches (strong placements). CMR Group: 19 institutions offering engineering, management, and higher secondary. Events: Rotaract, Rise Club (programming), Kannada Samskruti Sangha.
Courses and Fees 2026
CMRIT offers B.E. (7 specializations), M.Tech (2 specializations), MBA, and MCA. Admissions: KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, GATE, PGCET, CMAT, CAT.
| Programme | Fee |
|---|---|
| B.E. (4 Yrs, total) | Rs. 10.66 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (2 Yrs) | Rs. 1,50,910 |
| MCA (2 Yrs) | Rs. 1.28 Lakhs |
| Branches | CSE, ISE, AI/ML, ECE, Civil, Mech, EEE |
Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% in PCM (40% reserved) + KCET/COMEDK/JEE. KCET 2024 cutoff GM: 13,508-24,004. ISE and CSE are strongest branches for placements. NBA accredited — quality education assurance.
Placements 2024-25
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest Package (recent) | Rs. 44 LPA |
| Average Package 2024-25 | Rs. 6.9 – 7 LPA |
| Highest Package 2023 | Rs. 22.70 LPA |
| Best Branches for Placement | ISE (top) | CSE | ECE |
| Top Recruiters | Wipro, Accenture, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, Bosch |
Note: Placement quality varies by branch. ISE preferred over CSE due to NAAC A++ certification edge. All other branches (Civil, Mech, EEE) have weaker placement records as per student reviews. Strong training cell: aptitude, communication, technical skills, interview prep.
Cutoff 2024
KCET 2024 (GM Male)
| Branch | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| Overall GM Range | 13,508 – 24,004 |
COMEDK (GM)
| Exam | Closing Rank |
|---|---|
| COMEDK (Indicative GM) | Check COMEDK official website |
Rankings 2025
| Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 (Engineering) | #151 |
| TOI 2025 | #92 India | #14 Bangalore |
| The Week 2025 | #87 B.Tech India |
| Outlook 2025 | #43 |
| NAAC | A++ Grade |
| Business Today MBA 2024 | #186 |
Campus Facilities
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | ITPL Road, Whitefield — heart of Bangalore IT hub |
| Labs | State-of-the-art, branch-specific, MOU industry labs |
| Others | Library, gym, sports, medical, hostel, cafeteria, auditorium |
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Details |
|---|---|
| Backward Class Merit | Karnataka state scheme |
| Government Schemes | State + various central government schemes |
Faculty and Research
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Faculty Strength | 296 regular faculty members |
| Key Faculty | Dr. K. Meenakshi, Dr. Shweta Gaur, Dr. B. Narasimha Murthy |
| Industry MOUs | National and international organisation partnerships |
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Admissions open 2026-27. NAAC A++ | NIRF #151 | TOI #92 | The Week #87 | Rs. 44L highest | Rs. 7L avg | Whitefield IT hub | KCET GM: 13,508-24,004.