The Mentor–Mentee Scheme , initiated by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) in collaboration with AICTE, is a flagship initiative designed to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across higher education institutions in India. 

The Mentor–Mentee Scheme by MIC & AICTE enables top-performing institutions to guide emerging institutions in building innovation ecosystems.

Under this program, CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) was recognized as a Mentor Institution, entrusted with guiding and supporting emerging and developing institutions to build robust Institution’s Innovation Councils (IICs) and foster a culture of innovation.

Mentor–Mentee Program at CMRIT

The Mentor–Mentee Program at CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) plays a pivotal role in strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across institutions. Through expert-led mentoring sessions, structured guidance, workshops, and hands-on training in startups, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and national innovation initiatives, CMRIT has consistently supported the growth and development of mentee institutions. The program ensures continuous engagement through quarterly reviews, exposure visits, and capacity-building activities aimed at enhancing institutional performance and fostering a culture of innovation.

CMRIT extended dedicated handholding support by organizing expert talks, workshops, and interactions with entrepreneurs, professionals, and industry experts, while also building a strong mentor network for faculty and students. Mentee institutions were actively guided to participate in initiatives such as NIRF, adopt NISP policies, and engage in national-level programs including Hackathons and the National Innovation Contest, with regular progress monitoring through structured review meetings.

Mentee Institutions (2021–22)

CMRIT expresses sincere gratitude to the following institutions for their cooperation and active participation:

• NITTE School of Architecture Planning & Design, Bangalore

• Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore

• S.J.C Institute of Technology, Chikkaballapura

• Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies, Yelahanka, Bangalore

• St. Claret College, Bangalore 

Sanction Letter 2021 

Coordinator : Dr. Vakula Rani J , Professor & Innovation Coordinator

Mentee Institutions (2023–24)

• ST Francis College, Bengaluru (IC202324361)

• SEA College of Engineering & Technology, Bengaluru (IC202216814)

• CMR University, Bengaluru (IC202014170)

• NITTE School of Fashion Technology and Interior Design (IC202014541)

• K.L.E Society S. Nijalingappa College, Bengaluru (IC202221885)

Sanction Letter 2023 

Coordinator : Dr. Vakula Rani J , Professor & Head IPR Cell , CMRIT