The Ramaiah Group has partnered with the University at Albany, State University of New York, to establish the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM) in Bangalore. This marks India's first distinct greenfield deemed-to-be university, focusing on STEM and management education. The university aims to offer a globally benchmarked, industry-embedded engineering curriculum that prioritizes resilience and translational research.
Key Features of RISM
RISM will feature internationally reputed faculty, on-campus industry mentors, and a three-year capstone experience starting from the second year. This model is designed to prepare graduates to meet the technology and enterprise needs of India's next decade. Building on over six decades of excellence, the Ramaiah Group aims to reimagine higher education with a global-first, industry-aligned approach.
Programs Offered
RISM will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, business, and science. Initial courses include B.Tech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical Sciences, along with BBA (Technology Management) and MBA programs. The curriculum is co-created with industry and academic partners and integrates interdisciplinary learning, industry-sponsored Centres of Excellence, internships, live projects, and multi-year capstone assignments.
Unique Academic Model
The motto "Build. The Future." is embedded across RISM's curriculum and culture. Programs follow an integrated business- and management-led design, keeping learning applied and outcome-driven from day one. Every course includes real industry exposure, and students work with "Mentor Professors"—senior industry leaders appointed as formal faculty members. Translational research underpins the academic framework, driving measurable societal impact.
Schools and Programs
The School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence will equip students with strong foundations in programming, algorithms, and data, with applied exposure to machine learning, automation, and human-robot interaction. The School of Aerospace Engineering offers pathways across aeronautical and astronautical domains, covering flight systems, spacecraft design, satellite technologies, and space exploration. The School of Business focuses on analytical, managerial, and strategic capabilities, with industry-sponsored learning centres enabling early hands-on engagement.
Campus and Facilities
The main residential campus is being developed in Bengaluru's Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) near Devanahalli, close to key industrial hubs like Aerospace Park, Special Economic Zone, Global Financial District, and the upcoming Foxconn facility. RISM will commence academic operations from a transit campus in Yelahanka in August 2026, with the main campus fully operational by September 2028. All programs follow a fully residential model to support holistic student development, including sports, cultural engagement, wellness initiatives, leadership development, and entrepreneurship support.
Leadership Vision
Dr. M. R. Jayaram, Chairman and Trustee of Gokula Education Foundation, announced the inauguration of RISM. He emphasized that India needs higher-education institutions that prepare students for global knowledge environments. RISM will focus on STEM and management, offering rigorous foundational science programs and industry-embedded capstone projects following the principle "doing is learning." Dr. Jayaram stated, "Our vision is to make RISM a truly distinct learning institution that delivers a globally benchmarked curriculum and resources." Present at the press conference were Dr. N. D. Gangadhar, Dr. B. N. Raghunandan, Gurucharan Gollakeri, and J. D. Desai.
Gurucharan Gollakeri, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer, said, "RISM, established in collaboration with the University at Albany and the Ramaiah Group, will emerge as a unique deemed university in the country, equipped with all modern facilities."
