Dr. M. S. Ramaiah, a visionary educationist, industrialist and philanthropist, founded the Gokula Education Foundation (GEF) in 1962. Under the aegis of this foundation, Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce (MSRCASC) was established in 1994 by our founder, Dr. M. S. Ramaiah. A successful entrepreneur, Dr. M. S. Ramaiah realised, by the end of the first decade after independence, that the socio-political and economic development of the country must be built on a strong foundation of education. At that time, opportunities for professional education, whether in engineering or medicine, were too limited to fulfil the aspirations of the many bright and talented students in the country. His vision, ideals and goals, which were integral to the functioning of GEF, are reflected in the foundation's mission. Today, eighteen institutions, including MSRCASC, operate successfully under the umbrella of GEF.