RIE Mysore provides its educational services to south Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana and union territories of Pondicherry and Lakshadweep.

[5] RIE Mysore, founded in 1963, is one of the five such institutions established by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

[6] It further extents the definition by defining RIEs as "centers striving for academic excellence, innovation, professional competence, commitment and the sharing of experiences and expertise" for constant improvement of education in their respective region.

[7] The Institute consists of four main departments: Apart from the undergraduate and post graduate courses, a higher secondary school called Demonstration school also works inside the campus which serves the institute to carry out innovative researches in education and also helps prospective teachers to observe, learn and practice teaching.

[12] The pre-services courses of B.A.B.Ed, B.Sc.B.Ed, M.Sc.Ed, B.Ed, M.Ed are offered to students who qualify the Common Entrance Exam (CEE).

It has two EDUSAT terminal, a branch of SBI Bank, Four conference room and a health clinic with two resident doctors.