IPH&H was established in July 1976 by (Late) Dr. Shyam Sunder Joshi, whose visionary ideals led him to envision and create an Institution that was inclusive and opened its doors to the world. It is a Co-educational Institute cantering to students from all walks of life. The Institute's founder was also ahead of his time in engaging the Institute in direct service to the community viz. Community Health-Care Services, Free Rural Mobile Health Services, Free Rural Community Public School (Primary Education), Immunization Programme, Service & Rehabilitation to Disabled, HIV/AIDS Awareness Programmes, much long before such services were available.

IPHH College of Nursing, recognized as one of the top nursing colleges in Jammu, offers a wide array of nursing programs including B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), and Multi-purpose Health Worker (MPHW). The College is dedicated to delivering high-quality education in a modern learning environment, guided by a team of experienced faculty. Students gain valuable hands-on experience in advanced labs like the Nutrition Lab, Nursing Foundation Lab, and Community Health Nursing Lab.

IPHH College also provides well-equipped lecture halls with audiovisual aids, access to updated academic resources such as books, journals, and digital libraries, and a museum displaying medical charts and preserved human specimens for enhanced learning. For students convenience, the college offers residential housing, hostel facilities with 24-hour support, recreational areas, and a bus service fo commuting. The institution's commitment to student success in evident through its job placement assistance, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for successful healthcare careers at both state and national levels.

Started with a very humble beginning, it is a premiere and oldest Paramedical and Allied Health Education Institute of the country today, backed with a legacy of 46 years of proven record. Since its inception, the Institute has been imparting life skill training in healthcare sector to create employability skills among the youth; especially the underprivileged and drop outs so that they can groomed as force of transformation of the nation by skill building while ensuring their livelihood and a lucrative career option in healthcare industry.

Recognition & Affiliation - Affiliated with University of Jammu | Recognized by J&K UT Govt. | Affiliated with J&K Nursing & Paramedical Council

GOALS & OBJECTIVE

Develop competent nursing graduates who uphold values of truth, integrity, peace, democracy and human rights.

Promote and partake in academic programmes that involve personality development, social involvement and are responsive to national and international health care standards.

General significant research programmes which contribute to an evidence-based, scientific and technologically advanced nursing education and practice.

Enhance accessibility to better educational opportunities for deserving and qualified students through establishment of local and international academic linkages.

VISION

To be an international institute of excellence in technical education for the professionals, strategic and applied research and flexible delivery and teaching.

MISSION

Institute of Public Health & Hygiene is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global technical education. The institute strives to provide students with multi-disciplinary, intercultural and ethical understanding necessary to participate, lead and prosper in the market place of allied health professionals.