Jagadguru Sri Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamjigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Veerasimhasana Math was the architect and founder president of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which came into being in 1954. With the divine inspiration of Sri Swamiji, the JSS College of Pharmacy was started in the year 1973.

JSS College of Pharmacy is a constituent college of JSS University, Mysore. JSS University is recognized by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on 28th May 2008 and has declared Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University (JSSU), Mysore, Karnataka, as deemed.

The institution offers B. Pharm (4 years), Pharm. D (6 years), Pharm.D (PB) (3 years), M.Pharm (2 years) in twelve specializations and Ph. D. The college is recognized by Government of Karnataka and approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. It is accredited to National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AICTE, New Delhi.

It has committed itself to become a center for excellence in pharmaceutical education and research and be a leader in the field of pharmaceutical sciences including pharmacy practice with the objective of strengthening the health care of the country.

The college is situated at Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara on Mysore-Bangalore highway opposite to JSS institutions campus on a spacious area with lush green garden, cool weather, with spacious building with all educational facilities. The college is about 4 Kms from centre of Mysore, 140 Kms from Bangalore and is well connected by road, rail and air.

Vision

To be a leader in pharmaceutical sciences & pharmacy practice education, training, research and continuous professional development for pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists providing competent patient care and nurturing drug discovery and development.

Mission

• To impart knowledge, develop skills and competencies in students in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice
• To develop and advance the knowledge, attitude and skills of pharmacists and faculty members who can provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients, improve patient outcomes, and meet societal needs for safe and effective drug therapy
• To develop, promote and nurture research activities in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice and translating research into healthcare

Core Values

• Innovation
• Leadership
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism

Curricular Philosophy

“The curricular philosophy aims to provide the students the comprehensive knowledge in fundamental and clinical sciences in a rational, integrated, and progressive manner, thus enabling graduates to be successful in the profession and provide quality pharmaceutical care to the society”.