Community Institute of Management Studies (CIMS), Bangalore was established in 1960.

The college has been managed by Community Centre Trust. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Recognized by UGC and Government of India and Government of Karnataka.

The college is accredited by NAAC with A+ grade.

CIMS provides quality education in management to meet the aspirations of the student community on one hand and meet the expectations of business and industry on the other. CIMS gives more importance for individual attention and practical knowledge.

CIMS as an innovative institution is committed to quality education to shape the young managers for the future.