JSS College of Pharmacy
- Estd: 1980 |
- AICTE, NAAC |
- Private College |
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Mahavidyapeetha formally established in 1954, by Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Samsthana Math, Suttur, has been described by eminent educationists as greater than a university, because, under its aegis a child can begin its education in the kindergarden and proceed to earn a degree and even a doctorate in several branches of learning. Simultaneously the Mahavidyapeetha has not neglected to strengthen the roots of our knowledge, wisdom and culture and their application to day-to-day life. Today, the Mahavidyapeetha, under the noble guidance, inspiration and leadership of the present 24th Pontiff, Jagadguru Sri sri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, is a centre of learning that guides more than 300 institutions spread out in Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Uttarpradesh and in abroad. Every year new establishments of learning are added to the Mahavidyapeetha.
JSS University established in 2008 under section (3) of UGC Act 1956 is a culmination of half a century of perseverance in the field of education steered by the philosophy of noble minds. JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty is one of the constituent colleges of this university that offers a serene and conducive setting for students and research scholars to learn and enrich their knowledge, attitude and practices. Within this short span, JSS University ranked in top 20 in a national survey. (Courtesy: The Pioneer, New Delhi, 22, February, 2012).
JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, (JSSCP) was started in the year 1980 with the blessings of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Rajendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Muth, to cater the needs of Pharmacy education in the country. The college is located in a peaceful and picturesque campus overlooking the green hillock “Rocklands”, Ooty (The Queen of Hills), The Nilgiris and comprises of spacious buildings that have every possible amenity required to impart professional education. The college is presently one of the largest postgraduate and research institutions in the country imparting quality pharmaceutical education and pharmacy practice.