Karnataka’s share in National GDP is around 6%. The character of the state economy has
drastically changed from primarily agrarian in 1956 towards industrial service economy in
2010. GOK’s Vision (http: // www .karunadu . gov . in / spb / Documents / KVD 15 th  % 20 Jan %
20English.pdf) is to develop a vibrant knowledge society and achieve a sustainable and orderly
process of industrialization by enhancing human capabilities. In accordance with GOK’s Vision
JSS Mahavidyapeetha has established JSS Science and Technology University at Mysuru.
JSS Science and Technology University is one of the recent additions to the institutions
administered by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and is the second University being established besides
a Medical University at Mysuru.  India’s higher education system is on the verge of major reforms
and JSS Science and Technology University has been established envisioning to create a bright
future and a desired learner centric eco-system and transform into a futuristic global
University. The Availability of skilled human resources and trained technical manpower in
engineering and technology is a major reason for growing investments in the state. In this context
higher education system has a key role and more particularly JSS T U with an objective of
transforming the students at all levels of higher education including research and innovation with
measures to improve quality of workforce.
Our Mission is to establish one of the world’s great broad-based sustainable value driven
research-intensive university and integrate nation building.
The proposed strategy identifies our priorities for the next five years, during which we’ll focus our
resources on maintaining existing and developing new,  leading activities. We’ll improve our
standing nationally and internationally, while meeting needs of Industry, and students. The
strategy focuses on  three main themes: