JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, formerly known as Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University, was established in 2008 in Mysuru, Karnataka. It is part of the larger JSS Mahavidyapeetha, a well-known educational and charitable organization in India that manages a wide network of institutions across various disciplines.

Official Website: https://www.jssuni.edu.in/

JSS AHER was granted the status of Deemed-to-be-University by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. Since its inception, it has focused mainly on medical and health sciences, and it has steadily grown into a prominent center of higher education and research in these fields.

 Facilities

JSS AHER is well-equipped with modern infrastructure across its faculties, particularly in healthcare, science, and life sciences.

 Academic Infrastructure:

Comprises several institutions under its umbrella:

JSS Medical College, Mysuru

JSS Dental College & Hospital

JSS College of Pharmacy (Mysuru and Ooty)

Faculty of Life Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Yoga, and Health System Management

Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral programs

High-end laboratories in pharmacy, biotechnology, life sciences, and clinical research

Dedicated departments for research and innovation

 Learning and Campus Amenities:

Modern library systems with digital access and vast academic databases

On-campus residential facilities for students and faculty

Health services and attached hospitals with real-time clinical training for students

Wi-Fi enabled campus, smart classrooms, and e-learning platforms

Facilities for sports, yoga, extracurricular and cultural activities

 Reputation

JSS AHER is regarded as one of the leading health sciences universities in India, known for its academic excellence, research culture, and contribution to healthcare education.

Key Highlights:

Accredited with NAAC A+ Grade, affirming high-quality teaching and infrastructure

Ranked among the top 40 universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

Globally ranked in the 351–400 bracket in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Awarded a QS 5-Star Rating for overall institutional performance

Recognized by various statutory bodies like UGC, AICTE, MCI, and PCI

Community Engagement:

The university plays a crucial role in public health outreach programs, rural healthcare, and community-based education

Its attached JSS Hospital serves as a major center for healthcare delivery and student clinical training