Ramaiah Group & University at Albany Launch RISM, India’s First Greenfield Deemed-to-be University

Updated on June 3, 2026 Written By Pragya Tripathi

The Ramaiah Group has collaborated with the University at Albany (State University of New York) to set up the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a new deemed-to-be university in Bangalore for STEM and Management education.

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Ramaiah Group & University at Albany Launch RISM, India’s First Greenfield Deemed-to-be University

RISM is designed to offer a globally aligned industry-focused engineering program with strong emphasis on practical learning, resilience and research. The course will include international faculty, industry mentors on campus and a three-year capstone project starting from the second year to prepare students for future technology and business needs.

Dr M R Jayaram, Chairman and Trustee of Gokula Education Foundation, said at a press conference in Bangalore that RISM aims to become a unique institution offering a globally benchmarked education system.

He added that the goal is to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied across science, technology and management fields.

RISM will focus on STEM and management education with strong industry-linked learning. It will include hands-on capstone projects based on the idea that “learning by doing” helps students contribute to society.

Gurucharan Gollakeri, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director, said RISM will develop into a next-generation university focused on STEM and management education in partnership with the University at Albany and Ramaiah Group.