JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 28 May 2008 |
| Affiliation | J.S.S. Mahavidyapeetha |
| Chancellor | Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji |
| Vice-Chancellor | B. Suresh |
| Pro-Chancellor | B N Betkerur |
| Location | , , 12°18′29.45″N 76°38′18.83″E / 12.3081806°N 76.6385639°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www |
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, also known by the abbreviation JSS University, is a deemed university located in the city of Mysore, in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1] It was established in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956[2] and is part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which runs a variety of educational institutions.[3] JSS University is focussed on medical and health-related studies, and comprises JSS Medical College, JSS Dental College and JSS College of Pharmacy at the main campus in Mysore as well as a second pharmacy college in Ootacamund, in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu.[4]
References
- ^ "Deemed University - Jagadguru". University Grants Commission, India. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "About us". JSS University. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
- ^ "About JSS Medical Institutions". JSS University. Retrieved 17 April 2011.