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 college was officially inaugurated by the esteemed founder of Manipal Institutes, Dr. T.M.A. Pai, the then chairman of the academy of education, Manipal, Mysore State.
- Founded: 1963, under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru
- Campus described in 2014 as “sprawling 117 acres” in the western part of Mysuru
- Autonomous status conferred by Visvesvaraya Technological University from 2007–08
- Recognised under the World Bank–assisted TEQIP programme
- Today part of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU)
A landmark of western Mysuru
The institution serves as one of the major landmarks of the western part of Mysore, with its sprawling 117 acres of campus and several recognizable buildings. As one of the leading institutes in India, SJCE has been recognized under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), a World Bank associated scheme, and was granted substantial funding under it.
Autonomy and academic reputation
Acknowledging the state of the art infrastructural facilities, faculties and expertise that have been the hallmarks of the college, the Visvesvaraya Technological University conferred the Autonomous status to the college from the year 2007-08.
The institution also 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 remote places eyeing an engineering seat.
Timeline
- 1954
JSS Mahavidyapeetha
The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha is established under Suttur Mutt.
- 1963
SJCE founded
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering is conceived by Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and inaugurated by Dr. T.M.A. Pai.
- 1988
R&D cell and SJCE-STEP
A dedicated R&D cell is created and the Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park opens on campus.
- 2000–01
JSS Research Foundation
JSS Research Foundation is set up to run Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) by research programmes.
- 2007–08
Autonomous status
Visvesvaraya Technological University confers autonomous status on the college.
- TEQIP
World Bank support
Lead institute under TEQIP Phase I; Phase II funding of Rs 12.5 crore awarded for PG education and R&D.
- 2014
The archived website
The sjcemysore.org site captured in May 2014 — the content preserved on this domain.
- Today
JSS Science and Technology University
SJCE now forms part of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru.
How sjcemysore.org looked in 2014
The design of this website is based on the college site as captured by the Internet Archive on 23 May 2014: a maroon tab bar, a left-hand menu in a rounded white panel, and three notice boards — News & Events, Bulletin Board and Campus Buzz.
