JSS Medical College, Mysuru, was started in 1984-85 and is imparting education in medical sciences (MBBS) course. It is recognized by the Medical Council of India and was affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore from 1995-1996. It has now become a constituent college of JSS University established under Section-3 of UGC Act from 28-05-2008.

SS Medical College (JSSMC) is a prestigious medical college based in Mysore, Karnataka, India. The graduate and post-graduate programs of the college are recognized by the Medical Council of India. The courses offered are also recognized by General Medical Council (UK), Sri Lanka Medical Council and WHO. The college has been recognized by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, UK, for the award of MRCOG<

After the formation of JSS University (Established under Section-3 of UGC Act), JSS Medical College became a constituent college of the JSS University (now JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research-JSSAHER) from the Academic year 2008-2009, which is among the country's top 5 and world's top 500 universities as per The Times Higher Education Ranking, 2019.[1] JSSAHER has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. The students of this college are from all corners of India as well as from abroad.

• To achieve excellence in healthcare services by upgrading the existing infrastructure in all broad specialties, establishing super-specialty sections by promoting research.
• To reach and impart healthcare services to the reached sections of the society.
• To pioneer world class health education.

Since its inception in 1965, JJM Medical College has tried and implemented the healthcare and medical education to attain the present status and fulfill the vision of its promoters. The institution has adequate facilities for training Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students and Nursing personnel. The faculty working in the hospitals attached to JJM Medical College actively participate in training the students for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree / Diploma and provide the required secondary and tertiary health care to meet the health demands of the population. It is premiere Institute of the Association imparting Allopathic Medical Education leading to Undergraduate, Postgraduate Degree and Diploma Courses. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore and the Degree awarded is recognized by Medical Council of India.