Patron Mr. Ramasamy Mudaliyar has founded M.R Arts and Science college in 2001 so as to bring Higher education within the ambit of the youths living in and around of Perambalur district - an economically and educationally backward region,. With the inception of the college, many youths, especially girl students enjoy the fruit of higher education now. the ratio of students enrolling in higher education has made a quantum leap and the dismal picture that higher education can be attained by a fortunate few - people with pelf and power - is dismantled in the minds of many and hope has taken root in their mind that higher education is within their reach and not the prerogative of some.

It is the munificence on the part of the chairman Mr. Ramasamy Mudaliyar to establish the college with foresight that it would accrue multifarious benefits to the people who are in the low rung of the society – mired in ignorance and wallowing in stunted village economy. The college has been started with five courses and with 250 students. within the span of two years, the college has grown into an institution having in and around 950 students and with Ten U.G courses and Three P.G courses. The College is located 3 Kms away from Udayarpalayam on Trichy Highways in a salubrious and idyllic surroundings sprawling into many acres. The boon of the institution is having a 39 years experienced teacher professor in education field in Dr. R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. as the Principal to steer the courses of the college.

Having situated between the towns like Ariyalur, Udayarpalayam, Jayankondam, Andimadam and Sendurai, the college enjoys accessibility to all rural areas lying even in far - flung corners of the region.