JSS University is a culmination of a half-century of perseverance in the field of education steered by the philosophy of noble minds. The medical institutions under the aegis of JSS University, are islands of excellence in their respective fields in medical sciences. The binding philosophy of these institutions, is that of training physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standards of patient care, whilst also pursuing cutting edge research.
The JSS Medical institutions have had a long-standing legacy in advancing education with both the preparation of educators and the advancement of research and scholarship. There is a strong focus on combining practical classroom expertise with clinical exposure, and these two aspects of the University's system of education are a natural and necessary combination.Renowned as a destination of learning, the reputation of JSS medical institutions has become synonymous with quality education in India and abroad. The University Grants Commission (UGC) declared Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysore as Deemed-to-be University, hailing an important milestone in strengthening the educational evolution of some of the pioneering institutions. The 4 constituent colleges under the ambit of the University are JSS Medical College, Mysore, established in 1984 the JSS Dental College in Mysore, established in 1986 the JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore, established in 1973 and another College of Pharmacy in Ooty, which was established in 1980.