JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research ( formerly known as JSS University ) is a deemed to be university located in Mysore, established in the year 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and is Accredited 'A+’ Grade by NAAC . JSS AHER comprises of JSS Medical College, JSS Dental College and JSS College of Pharmacy at Mysore and another in Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu. With a view to extend the horizons in the field of Health Sciences, the Department of Water and Health , Department of Health System Management Studies and Department of Life Sciences was also started later . The constituent colleges and the departments provides education in diploma, graduate , post graduate , post graduate diploma courses and PhD and M.Phil programs. 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 research outputs have supported high impact publication, innovations and patents. Wealth of knowledge is being generated through the centre of excellence of Molecular Biology and Natural Product Research to address important societal issues. Renowned as a destination of learning, research and service, JSS AHER has become synonymous with quality education in India and abroad and is building new bridges across old boundaries working with policymakers, academicians, researchers, through new educational programs and interdisciplinary studies, strategic partnerships with private and public sector that pool resources and promote effective teaching and learning , innovative research and employment .entrepreneurs and administrators in bringing spontaneous changes in teaching and learning, research and employment that will impact the future generations.