JSS Polytechnic to offer diploma courses for physically challenged persons in Mysuru

JSS Polytechnic for the Differently Abled will be offering various diploma courses exclusively for physically challenged students in Mysuru.

Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on February 26, JSS Polytechnic for the Differently Abled Vice-Principal N. M. Shivkumar said that the programmes had been designed for students with physical disabilities, hearing and visual impairment who have successfully passed the SSLC examination.

He said the institution currently offers eight three-year diploma courses in Architecture Assistantship, Commercial Practice, Computer Science & Engineering, Jewellery Design & Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Applications, Apparel Design & Fabrication Technology, and Electrical Engineering & Electric Vehicle Technology.

Professor Raghu M. B. said that the institution used English and American Sign Language as a medium to ensure effective learning for hearing-impaired students. Students with a family income of less than ₹8 lakh per annum would receive a scholarship of ₹50,000. A Unique Disability ID (UDID) is mandatory, he said.

Admissions for the academic year 2026–27 will be open from May 10 to June 20. Eligible candidates are invited to apply. A total of 398 seats are available in eight streams.

Office Administrator Dr. Palaniswamy said that JSS University of Science and Technology had announced the launch of a new engineering programme in Computer Science and Technology exclusively for students with disabilities.