Bengaluru, 30^th
April 2026 : In a decisive move to bridge academia with
real-world relevance and future skills, the Gokula Education Foundation (Medical),
which manages the Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Ramaiah Medical
College, and the Ramaiah Memorial Hospital has now partnered with University at
Albany, State University of New York, a premier public research university, to
launch Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a
deemed-to-be university in Bangalore. Envisioned as a next-generation STEM and
Management institution, RISM will deliver globally benchmarked,
industry-aligned education with a strong emphasis on research and real-world
application preparing students for a rapidly evolving global landscape. The
university will commence its first academic session in August 2026.

Building
on over six decades of excellence in education, research, and healthcare, the
Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) is extending its experience through RISM,
reimagining higher education with a global-first, industry-aligned approach.
The university will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes
across the engineering, business, and science disciplines, with the initial
programmes including B. Tech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence,
Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical Sciences, alongside BBA and MBA
programmes. Its academic model is anchored in a co-created curriculum developed
with industry and academic partners, integrating interdisciplinary learning,
industry-sponsored Centres of Excellence, and hands-on exposure through
internships, live projects, and capstone assignments to build real-world
capabilities.

At
RISM, “Relevance” will be designed into the foundation through an integrated
business and management-led approach across programs. Each course will embed
real industry exposure from the outset, ensuring learning stays applied and
outcome driven. Students will also engage with ‘Mentor Professors,’ ‘Professors
of Practice from amongst senior industry leaders embedded within each
department in formal faculty roles, a first-of-its-kind model. Complementing
this, translational research anchors the university’s academic framework,
shaping both curriculum design and tangible impact. With this integrated
approach, RISM aims to build a learning ecosystem where industry context,
academic rigor, and translational research converge seamlessly.

Speaking
on the launch, Mr. Gurucharan Gollerkeri, Executive Director and Chief Strategy
Officer, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) said,
“We are operating in a fast-changing, deeply interconnected global environment
where the boundaries between disciplines, industries, and geographies are
rapidly dissolving. Traditional education models are no longer sufficient to
prepare students for this new reality. With RISM, we are addressing this shift
by building an ecosystem that integrates technology, business, and applied
learning in a way that mirrors how the real-world functions and is evolving.
While job market relevance is critical, our larger focus is on strengthening
core knowledge, critical thinking, and learning agility, thereby equipping
students not just for the jobs of today, but for an unpredictable future where
the ability to continuously learn and adapt will define success.”

The
School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence will equip students to
operate at the forefront of technological change, building strong foundations
in programming, algorithms, and data, with applied exposure to machine
learning, automation, and human-robot interaction. The School of Aerospace
Engineering will offer a rigorous pathway across aeronautical and astronautical
domains, covering flight systems, spacecraft design, satellite technologies,
and space exploration. The School of Business will focus on developing
analytical, managerial, and strategic capabilities for modern enterprises, with
industry-sponsored learning centres on campus enabling early, hands-on
engagement with real-world business challenges, including managing
tech-entrepreneurship. What differentiates RISM is how these disciplines are
brought together within a globally connected, industry-embedded learning
ecosystem, anchored in its knowledge partnership with University at Albany.
Through year-abroad opportunities, immersive learning formats, and
corporate-sponsored Centres of Excellence, students move beyond siloed
education to continuously apply cross-disciplinary thinking in the real-world
contexts.

Speaking
on the launch, University at Albany President Havidán Rodríguez said,
“The University at Albany is proud to be entering into a new knowledge
partnership with the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management. By harnessing
our collective expertise in teaching, research, and industry-aligned approaches
to education, RISM, in collaboration with UAlbany, will advance education in
key areas like computer science, engineering, business, and nanotechnology. As
UAlbany endeavors to educate engaged global citizens, partnerships like these
are essential to our success.”

The
university’s main residential campus is being developed in Bengaluru’s
Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) near Devanahalli, placing it in
proximity to key industrial and innovation hubs such as the Aerospace Park,
Special Economic Zone, Global Financial District, and the upcoming Foxconn
facility. This location is expected to foster strong industry-academia
collaboration, particularly across STEM disciplines. RISM will commence
academic operations from a transit campus in Yelahanka in August 2026, with the
main campus expected to be fully operational by September 2027.

All
programmes at RISM will follow a fully residential model designed to enable holistic
student development beyond the classroom, including structured sports, cultural
engagement, wellness initiatives, leadership development, and entrepreneurship
support, creating a well-rounded and immersive learning environment.

About
RISM: Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management
(RISM) is a greenfield institution focused on STEM and Management education,
conceived as a forward-looking centre for academic excellence. Established by
the Ramaiah Group, RISM is designed to serve students seeking high-quality,
globally relevant learning experiences. In knowledge partnership with State
University of New York at Albany in the United States, the institution offers
globally benchmarked programmes that are innovative, industry-driven, and
aligned with evolving professional landscapes. With a strong emphasis on
interdisciplinary learning, innovation, global exposure, and deep industry
engagement, RISM is committed to developing future-ready graduates equipped
with the skills, perspective, and adaptability required in a dynamic global
economy.

About
the Gokula Education Foundation (Medical): The
Gokula Education Foundation (medical) was founded by the late Dr. M. S.
Ramaiah, a visionary who was ahead of his time. In 1962, he established one of
India’s earliest private engineering colleges, laying the foundation for a
legacy of quality education and institution building. Today, the Foundation
comprises the Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, a multi-disciplinary
applied sciences university, across its two campuses in Bengaluru, with a
vibrant student community of more than 10,000 learners from India and abroad as
well as the Ramaiah memorial Hospital, a multi-specialty hospital that is JCI
accredited and is in a partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital of the USA. With a
strong focus on advancing world-class research in medicine and engineering, the
Foundation actively collaborates with leading national and international
institutions. Rooted in a commitment to academic excellence and societal
impact, the Foundation continues to shape future-ready talent across
disciplines through its new deemed-to-be-university, RISM.

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