JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Karnataka is the first Polytechnic of its kind in the Country to offer professional education.  Six Diploma Courses of three years namely Architecture, Commercial Practice, Computer Science &  Jewellery Designing and Technology, Electronics & Communication and Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired are offered for Orthopedically Handicapped, Hearing Impaired, and Visually Impaired students at Diploma level.

The atmosphere is specially designed for the Differently Abled and has barrier-free environment.  The Institution is equipped with laboratories, computer center, library and information center, hostel facility for both girls and boys at affordable cost, sports, speech therapy, gymkhana, placement and training cell, counselling service, health center, canteen, bank facilities, NSS, alumni association etc.

The students are encouraged to participate in cultural, educational and sports activities held in college as well as at Intercollegiate, State & National level.  In few cases, they have participated at International level also.
  
The Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired Department has been equipped with Special Screen Reading Software which makes computer learning easier. Assistive devices like tactile graphics (embossed figures) and course material which is provided in Braille makes learning better.
 
The students are assessed on monthly basis with periodical seminars and guest lectures arranged regularly to increase their interactive skills, general knowledge, and social awareness.  Career Guidance is taken care from the day they join the Institution. They are provided with confidence building, interview facing, communication skills including online training which are exclusively arranged for the final year students to increase their job opportunities.
 
The Institution has given maximum concession in fee structure so that the students can pursue their professional education at an affordable cost.  Apart from scholarships from both State/Central Government sponsorships from both private and voluntary organizations are also given to meritorious and economically backward students.
 
Our students are being recruited regularly by various business organizations. After successfully completing the Diploma, the students have been placed in various Public Sectors like State Bank of India, Dena Bank etc., Corporate Houses like Wipro, IBM etc. Government offices like Civil Court and various Trusts and NGOs.
 
Visually Impaired students can also opt for higher studies.  Bangalore University has permitted lateral entry to II year B.Com/BBM to students who have completed Diploma in Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired.
 
We are glad to inform you that admissions to Diploma in Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired will commence during the first week of June 2014, for students who have passed SSLC or equivalent Course.
 
This is the first Polytechnic of its kind in the Country to offer professional education. Our college has got national  award from the president of india in the year 2013
 
We sincerely hope you would give wide publicity to this exclusively designed professional course (Diploma in Computer Applications for the Visually Impaired) for the Visually Impaired and motivate the eligible
students to join this course.
 
Course Highlights:
1.      Computer Basics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet with basic and Advanced English Audio Lab Sessions.
2.      English Language: Grammar & Usage. (spoken & written)
3.      Basic Accounting, Secretarial Practice, Office Management, Auditing &Taxation.
4.      Medical Transcription Training.
 
II. Qualification for Admission:
Pass in Karnataka SSLC or its equivalent preferably with Braille knowledge.
 
III. Special Learning Facilities:
1.      Computer with “JAWS” Screen – Reading Software.
2.      Audio Lab for English learning.
3.      Study Material in Braille.
4.      Embossed pictures for visualization. Kannada typing in computer Call centre training
Mass media communication and journalism.
 
IV. Job Prospects:
1.      Computer Operators, Administrators Instructors.
2.      Embosser Operators.
3.      Tele Callers and Call Center Executives.
4.      Typists and Front Office Executives (Receptionists).
5.      Public Relations / HR
6.      Customer Care Representative.
7.      Medical Transcriptionists etc.
 
V. Placements: 2008 to 2013
Visually Impaired Diploma Holders have been placed in various Government Offices, Banks, Schools, Companies such as Wipro, IBM, SUN
ITES Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Sahana Charitable Trust, Samarthnam Trust, Ashakirana School for the Blind etc.,
 
VII. State and Central Government Scholarships: ` 2,500 to ` 17,000/- for eligible students.
We extend hearty welcome to those who are interested to visit our institution to see the facilities thereof.
 
E-mail: jsspda@gmail.com                               
Website: www.jsspph.org