| Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University | |
|---|---|
| Established | 28 May 2008 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | J.S.S. Mahavidyapeetha |
| Chancellor | Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji |
| Vice-Chancellor | B. Suresh |
| Pro-Chancellor | B N Betkerur |
| Location | Mysore, Karnataka, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.jssuni.edu.in |
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara 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 and is part of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which runs a variety of educational institutions.[2] JSS University is focussed on medical and health-related studies, and comprises JSS medical college, JSS dental college and JSS pharmacy college at the main campus in Mysore as well as a second pharmacy college in Ootacamund, in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu.[3]