JSS S&T University is established envisioning to create a bright future and a desired learner centric eco-system and transform into a futuristic global university. JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) is a culmination of six decades of dedicated perseverance in the field of technical education steered by the philosophy of JSS Mahavidyapeetha to transform lives through “education for all”. JSS STU is established by JSS Mahavidyapeetha a philanthropic gift to the society by a lineage of pontiffs who believed in uplifting the society by eradicating poverty through education for all. “JSS Science and Technology University” is established as a unitary university duly notified by the Govt. of Karnataka as a University through its notification dated 16.01.2016 as per the JSS Science and Technology University Act No. 43 of 2013 having its registered office in the Royal city of Mysuru, JSS Science and Technology University is recognized by UGC and approved by AICTE. NIRF, MHRD has ranked JSS STU in 132nd rank in India in 2019. The University has been awarded QS Gold rating by QS_IGUAGE - UK based QS - Quacquarelli Symonds in 2020.

The University has a 102 Acres sprawling lush green campus with necessary infrastructure – Spacious Class rooms, State of the art Laboratories, and Computer Centre. 8 Undergraduate programs& BCA, 24 Post graduate programs including MCA and MBA, and doctoral programs in all disciplines are offered at the university. Around 10,000 students pursue their career on this campus. The research acumen at the university is of high standards. Around 250 scientific papers are published every year in peer reviewed national and international scientific journals. 250 research scholars are pursuing Ph.D. program.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, conceived in 1963, is the dream child of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Mutt. It comes under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which is the primary institution of many such institutions. The institution has the reputation of academic, excellence in professionally oriented programs, and equal proficiency in extra-curricular activities, that makes it a lucrative option for students from all over the country, especially those staying in the remote places eyeing at an engineering seat. SJCE earned the Grant-in-Aid status in the year 1974 and has grown to become an Autonomous College since 2007-08 under VTU.

The SJCE is accredited six times by NBA. It has now geared up towards NBA Accreditation under the Washington Accord which is a unique system of outcome based education. The university has a good industry institute interaction; multinational industries like Bosch-Rexorth, Philips, CISCO training centre, Analog Devices Laboratory, Schneider, Nokia have established their laboratories on campus. The engineering college of the University is one among 66 Universities across 11 countries in the world which have received the PACE Grant.

SJCE is also the recipient of the World Bank TEQIP for the third consecutive time under all three phases. SJCE has been identified as mentor institute under TEQIP-III, with Twinning arrangements to build capacity and improve performance of both mentor (SJCE) and Mentee (MLV Textile and Engineering College located at Bhilwara, Rajasthan) institute. Atotal grant to the tune of Rs. 42.60 crores has been received under TEQIP.

Placement and Training Centre of the institution has introduced several training programmes for pre final and final year students in the area of Soft skill, Aptitude, Personality Development and Management. 80-100 Companies visit the campus every year. 85-90%placement in the circuit branches and 70-75% Placement in the Non-circuit branches takes place every year, with the highest pay package of Rs. 11 - 14 lakhs per annum.

Now Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering is a Constituent College of JSS STU under Karnataka Private University Act 2016 vide letter No. ED/24/URC/2020, Dt: 29.02.2020.