M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce (MSRCASC), Bengaluru, was established in 1994 under the aegis of the Gokula Education Foundation (GEF), founded in 1962 by the visionary philanthropist Dr. M.S. Ramaiah with the mission of advancing education and healthcare for the betterment of society. The college is permanently affiliated with Bengaluru City University and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, with approval from AICTE. In recognition of its academic governance and quality standards, MSRCASC was conferred autonomous status by the UGC, the Government of Karnataka, and Bengaluru City University with effect from the academic year 2024–25. The institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management, supported by industry-relevant curricula that are periodically updated to align with emerging trends, technological advancements, and societal needs
MSRCASC has earned a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic education, reflected in its ‘A’ Grade accreditation by NAAC (4th Cycle, 2021) and its 67th rank among 4,030 participating institutions in the NIRF-2025 rankings. The college provides a strong learning ecosystem through modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, a well-stocked library, and digitally enabled classrooms.