What is the minimum qualification required to apply for teaching positions?
Eligibility for various teaching posts is as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) norms.
What is the minimum qualification required to apply for administrative positions?
Eligibility for various posts is governed by the CMR University norms and hiring policies.
What is the minimum qualification required to apply for posts of organizational support staff?
Eligibility for various posts is governed by the CMR University norms and hiring policies.
How many working days are there in a week?
CMR University faculty and staff work throughout the academic year. However, all Sundays as well as every second and fourth Saturday are days off. Other holidays will be granted as per the University’s calendar of events.
Which pay scale is being followed?
Compensation is as per the UGC pay scale.
Is there any provision for maternity leave?
Maternity leave will be granted as per the University regulations.
What is the vacation calendar followed at CMR University?
The holiday calendar can be found here.
How many seminars can one attend in an academic year?
We encourage our faculty to attend seminars relevant to their field. There is no upper limit on the number of seminars that one can attend. However, it is important that the faculty member is able to balance their participation in professional development activities along with his / her teaching workload and other research activities.
What opportunities does the University offer for professional development?
The CMR Life Skills Institute conducts numerous training and skills development workshops on a regular basis. These workshops are open to all faculty and staff of CMR University and the CMR Group of Institutions.
Is it possible to pursue PhD. whilst working (full time) at CMR University?
Absolutely. We encourage our faculty to strive towards lifelong learning, and to work towards attaining higher degrees. Many of our faculties successfully pursue the PhD qualification either through a part-time or full-time program. However, their ability to do so really depends on their own individual capacity to balance work and study.
Do all the faculty members get access to individual systems?
Yes, all faculty members are provided with their own workstation.
What is the general teaching workload for faculty members?
It varies depending on the specific role and School to which one belongs. Typically, it roughly falls between 8 and 18 hours.
Are the children of staff members of CMR University eligible for any scholarship at the University and other Institutions of CMR Group of Institutions?
Yes. However, this is subject to a few conditions.
Is it possible to return to work at CMR University after one has resigned?
Yes, it is possible. This is typically addressed on a case-by-case basis. The prospective candidate will be required to come in for a personal interview.
Is there a pre-defined process of employee appraisal at CMR University?
Yes. There is a clearly defined employee appraisal process that is outlined in the University Rules & Regulations.
