Law, Management, etc., There are about 40,000 students enrolled in the various institutions of the Vidyapeetha with more than 10,000 employees. The Vidyapeetha can easily be described as one of the largest education providers as well as employer in the region. To further strengthen its educational efforts JSS Mahavidyapeetha approached the Government of India to provide the Deemed to be University status to some of its pioneering educational Institutions. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in their Notification No.F.9-9/2003-U3, dated 28th May 2008 has declared Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University (JSSU), Mysore, Karnataka, comprising JSS Medical College, Mysore JSS Dental College, Mysore JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty. as Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956. JSS University now envisages to carry forward this mission and vision of JSS Mahavidyapeetha by providing quality education. II.Chancellor’s Message We are happy to state that all the members of the University have committed to work to create a vibrant future for this institution. To achieve this end, the University has an excellent strategic plan, one that builds on the legacy of success provided by the JSS Mahavidyapeetha in providing quality education to the country and combining academic excellence with an unprecedented commitment to innovation, quality and service so that each constituent college of the University is the best amongst its peers and is recognized as such. We are happy to say that the University has focused its attention on key priorities: Develop JSS University into the nation’s pre-eminent research University. Develop JSS University into the nation’s premier University in the area of health sciences to provide a globally competent workforce. Develop resources required for excellence. Accelerate Internationalization in a responsible manner through continued excellence and international partnership. With the help of our dedicated, talented faculty and staff, Board of Management and others, we are confident JSS University will succeed and continue to be one of the model Universities in the nation and the world. This is your University and the legacy of greatness that we must carry forward belongs to our future generations. His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji Chancellor (b).Welcome to JSS University. Located in the heritage city of Mysore, Karnataka State, India. At JSS University we aspire to be among the best in the world and we are making it happen right now. Our students thrive in our culture of innovation and our community of discovery. We are proud of our traditions, our impact and our vision for the future all given to us by the favour of our parent organization - the JSS Mahavidyapeetha. I believe the formula for a premier university is great students, great faculty and staff and great facilities. You’ll find it all here at JSS University. Students come to our campus from every state in the nation and also other countries. The University continues to attract and retain outstanding faculty. We offer a challenging intellectual environment with undergraduate and Post graduate degree programme in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy for the present. Opportunities for involvement in innovative research projects and life enhancing community service abound on our campuses. Because of our reputation, our technologically-sound campuses, our affiliations with leading institutions in India and abroad as well as ample access to our faculty, more students are looking to launch their careers at JSS University. It’s an exciting time to be at JSS University and I invite to take a closer look by exploring our website or coming for a visit. Your prescription for success begins at JSS. Mr. B.N. Betkerur Pro-Chancellor (c).Vice-Chancellor Dr B Suresh JSS University JSS Medical Institutions Campus S S Nagara, Mysore, Karnataka (d).Registrar Dr Mruthyunjaya P Kulenur JSS Medical Institutions Campus S S Nagara, Mysore, Karnataka (e).Principals of constituent college Dr. Basavana Gowdappa H, Principal JSS Medical College Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysore, Karnataka Phone: +91-821-2543098/2548338 Fax : +91-821-2548345 Email.: jssmc@sancharnet.in Dr B Nandlal Principal JSS Dental College Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysore, Karnataka Phone: +91-821-2548349/2548350 Fax : +91-821-2548352 Email.: jss_dch@yahoo.co.in Dr H G Shivakumar Principal JSS College of Pharmacy Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysore, Karnataka Phone: +91-821-2548353 Fax : +91-821-2548359 Email.: jsspharma@lycos.com Dr K Elango Principal I/c JSS College of Pharmacy Post Box No.20, “Rocklands” Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu Phone: +91-423-2443393 / 2443847 Fax : +91-423-2442937 e.mail.: jaspharm@hotmail.com