Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SSAHE) is a deemed-to-be university located in Tumkur, in the Indian state of Karnataka. The institution offers programmes across disciplines including engineering, medicine, dentistry and management, and is part of the broader network of educational institutions established by the Sri Siddhartha Education Society.
Key facts
| Name | Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SSAHE |
| Type | Deemed-to-be university |
| Location | Tumkur, Karnataka, India |
| Country | India |
| Parent body | Sri Siddhartha Education Society |
Background
The Sri Siddhartha Education Society, the parent organisation of SSAHE, runs a group of institutions in and around Tumkur that include professional colleges in engineering, medicine and dentistry. Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education was constituted to bring several of these professional institutions under a unified academic umbrella with deemed-to-be university status, enabling integrated curriculum design, examinations and research administration.
Academics
The academy provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. Its constituent colleges typically include:
- Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology — engineering and technology programmes.
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College — undergraduate and postgraduate medical education along with an attached teaching hospital.
- Sri Siddhartha Dental College — dental education and clinical training.
- Programmes in management, basic sciences and allied health disciplines.
As a deemed university, SSAHE conducts its own admissions processes (subject to applicable national and state regulations), framework of examinations, and award of degrees.
Location and setting
Tumkur (also spelt Tumakuru) lies to the northwest of Bengaluru along the Bengaluru–Pune corridor, and is well connected by road and rail. The city hosts a number of higher education institutions, of which the Sri Siddhartha group is among the more prominent.
Significance
SSAHE plays a notable role in providing professional and technical education in the Tumkur region, contributing to the supply of trained engineers, physicians and dental practitioners in Karnataka. Its attached medical and dental hospitals also serve as healthcare resources for the surrounding population.
Related topics
- Tumkur
- Education in Karnataka
- Deemed university
- List of universities in Karnataka
- University Grants Commission (India)
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7586266