JSS University (Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University),Mysore Email Format
Higher EducationKarnataka, India501-1000 Employees
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) is a deemed university focused on health sciences education and research, established in 2008 under the UGC Act and based in Mysuru, Karnataka. It oversees institutions such as JSS Medical College, JSS Dental College, and JSS Colleges of Pharmacy in Mysuru and Ooty, and offers programs from diplomas to doctoral degrees across interdisciplinary health-related fields. The university emphasizes research activity, producing high-impact publications and patent-driven innovations, and holds NAAC A++ accreditation with a NIRF ranking of 25. Its target audience includes students and professionals seeking education and credentialing in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and related health sciences. A notable recent development is a March 2026 collaboration with Merck's Healthcare R&D division to launch the CATALYST program, designed to align pharmaceutical education with industry needs.