JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, formerly known as JSS University, is a Deemed to be University located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and is part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which runs a variety of educational institutions. This deemed-to-be university is recognized by Ministry of Education and accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade (3.48 CGPA). JSS AHER has been graded as Category-I Deemed-to-be University by UGC.

The Deemed to be University has been focusing on teaching, research and health services since its inception. Under the leadership and gracious Patronage and Blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Pro Chancellor, Dr. B.Suresh, a noted multifaceted leader of repute and Vice Chancellor, Dr. Surinder Singh , an acclaimed Administrator, the Deemed to be University has made great progress in grooming graduates, postgraduates, and Ph.D. researchers by providing effective value based education across our institutions by focusing on overall development of an individual through state-of-art facilities to make the learner a useful citizen to the society.

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) is focused on medical and health-related studies, and comprises JSS Medical College, JSS Dental College & Hospital and JSS College of Pharmacy at the main campus in Mysuru as well as another pharmacy college in Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu. With a view to extend the horizons in the field of Health Sciences, the Department of Water and Health (Faculty of Life Sciences) and Department of Health System Management Studies have been integrated as Deemed-to-be University Departments.

Today, more than 600 faculty members instruct approximately 2000 undergraduate and graduate students and around 300 research scholars. JSS AHER generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford quality education. A vast range of educational, cultural, social and extra-curricular activities are available to students, faculty and staff. Campus life activities are built around the concepts of encouraging each member to express his or her talents and to respect all members of our pluralistic culture.

JSS AHER has also played a pivotal role in ensuring that the students and faculty benefit through wide-ranging international tie-ups. The institutions have collaborations with reputed universities, industrial and research organizations. These include International collaboration with La Trobe University- Australia, Khon Kaen University -Thailand, University of Southern Nevada and Long Island University - USA, AIMST University – Malaysia, Howard University - Washington DC, University of Illinois at Chicago - USA, AlfaGene Biosciences Inc – USA, National Institutes of Health - USA, Oman Medical College – Oman, etc.

A wide range of international study and research opportunities are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, including the chance to conduct research abroad. JSS AHER also supports the students interested in individual or group curricular projects abroad. International alumni groups help the JSS AHER to build global networks. Multidimensional partnerships with faculty and institutions around the world help foster the flow of ideas. Faculty members collaborate with colleagues throughout the world to carry out important, cutting-edge research under various scholarships.

VISION

To provide education that helps transformation of individuals and society.

MISSION

The Mission of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research is to expand the boundaries of education and to make the most amazing learning possible by:

• Providing superior undergraduate, graduate and professional education to its students.
• Developing and advancing the talents of students to create applicable knowledge.
• Nurturing translational and transformational research that benefit the society.
• Inspiring to excel in health sciences delivery and care.

CORE VALUES

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research will continue to be guided by the legacy and sustaining principles of Sri Suttur Math and the JSS Mahavidyapeetha through:

Ethical Standards - Meeting the highest ethical standards of professionalism to achieve excellence in academic and research activities supporting health and environment, thus benefiting society.

Mutual Respect - Affirming and protecting the rights, dignity and integrity of each member of diverse community by embracing the social ecological and economic impact.

Student Centric - Fostering a student-centric environment and providing student centred, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, collaborative, innovative program leading to professional excellence.

Responsiveness - Serving the needs of the society and "Touching the lives of millions" through community care and outreach programs.