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JSS Mahavidyapeetha

His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji established the Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Mahavidyapeetha (JSSMVP) in 1954 which was registered under the Societies Registration Act 1960. Focusing on a purpose as expansive yet specific as improving quality of life through Human Development, the JSS Mahavidyapeetha has grown from strength to strength. A long and healthy life, Education for all and a decent standard of living, the indicators of Human development, have been the underlying philosophy of Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Suttur Srikshethra for centuries. This is also the philosophy for which the Mahaidyapeetha today stands for.

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSSAHER), formerly known as JSS University, is a Deemed to be University located in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, it is an integral part of JSSMVP. Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, JSSAHER is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade (CGPA 3.61) and has been conferred Category-I Deemed-to-be University status by the UGC. In the NIRF 2024 Rankings, JSS AHER secured the 24 th position in the University category. On the global stage, it has demonstrated leadership in sustainable development emerging as the World No. 1 in SDG-3 (Good Health and Well- being) in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024.

In the THE Impact Rankings 2025, the University was ranked 56th globally, placing it among the top 100 prestigious institutions worldwide.
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject, JSS AHER has consistently ranked in the 101–150 band in Pharmacy for the past three years,
underscoring its academic excellence and research impact in the field.

JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru

Founded in 1973, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru (JSSCPM) has grown into a beacon of pharmacy education, guided by the visionary spirit of Jagadguru Sri Dr. Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji. As a proud constituent faculty of JSSAHER, it is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), accredited by AICTE and NBA, and features one of the country’s ACPE‑USA certified Pharm.D programs, a hallmark of international excellence. Its academic portfolio spans D. Pharm (2 yrs), B. Pharm (4 yrs), Pharm. D (6 yrs), M. Pharm (2 yrs with 10 specializations), and a robust Ph.D. program. Consistently ranked among the top 10 pharmacy institutions in India among over 3,500 colleges over the past five years, in 2024, achieved a stellar 6th place in the NIRF pharmacy rankings and was placed within the 101–150 band in the QS World University Ranking by subject “Pharmacy & Pharmacology. The college also earned the Platinum+ subject rating in QS IGAUGE evaluations

Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru.

Since 2008, the Department of Pharmacology has been offering the M. Pharm program with an annual intake of 15 students. The department houses state-of-the- art laboratories that drive advanced education and research in electrophysiology, molecular pharmacology and AI-driven Pharmacology integrating digital technologies with biomedical research. The department offers a Ph.D. program deploying advanced technologies to push frontiers in Neuropharmacology and Neuroimmunology, Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Pharmacology and Toxicology. A pioneering initiative, the Postgraduate Diploma in Regulatory Toxicology, has been launched to generate highly skilled manpower for industries, aligning with both national and global workforce demands. The department has secured research grants from agencies such as VGST, DST, DBT, and ICMR, and has built a strong foundation of international research collaborations. Students and scholars benefit from active engagements and lab-to-lab partnerships with globally reputed institutions such as:

  • Seton Hall University, USA
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA
  • University of Saskatchewan, Canada
  • University of Nottingham, UK
  • Kyoto University, Japan
  • Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB), Cuba

The department also extends scientific services and consultancy to national and multinational pharmaceutical industries.

Centre for Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology (CPT) - Technologically advanced and ethically responsible

CPT is an ABSL - II barrier facility purpose-built to advance preclinical research. Designed with dual corridors and monitored 24×7 for temperature, humidity, light, noise, and differential air pressure, the center ensures the highest standards of animal care, biosafety, and experimental precision that supports JSSAHER Constituent Colleges (medical, dental, pharmacy, life sciences) and university departments. The facility is licensed (261/PO/ReRcBi/S/2000/CCSEA) by CCSEA, Govt. of India, to conduct experiment on small animal models and breeding for in- house use. A built space of 7000 sq ft primarily constitutes rodent barrier facility, small animal clinico-pathology labs and supportive suites.

CPT integrates metagenomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology approaches to deliver omics-enabled research that provides a comprehensive molecular understanding of disease and therapy. By combining live animal imaging, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence with multi-omics platforms, CPT enables cutting-edge translational research. Importantly, the deployment of such advanced technologies ensures adherence to the 3R Principles of Animal Research – Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement. Through non-invasive imaging, data- rich omics platforms, and refined experimental protocols, CPT maximizes scientific outcomes while minimizing animal use, thereby aligning with global standards of ethical research.

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