KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER)
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KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER)
 KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed-to-be-University), JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka - 590010.
Approvals and Recognitions:

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Est. Year:

2006

Gender Accepted:

Co-Ed

Ownership:

Private

Campus size:

113 Acres

KLE University Fee Structure:

The fee for KLE University courses varies for different specializations. Below mentioned are KLE University fees for some of the major programs offered by KAHER:

Courses Total Fees
MBBS Rs. 82,27,200
BDS Rs. 17,75,600
BAMS Rs. 18,56,250
MD/ MS (Ayurveda) Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 10,80,000
MPT Rs. 4,11,000
KLE University Admissions:
  • Candidates undertaking UG Medical courses at KLE University must have appeared and qualified in the NEET UG exam.
  • MD/ MS aspirants must have qualified in the NEET-PG entrance exam.
Overview:

KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), popularly called KLE University, was established in 2006. The university was founded by the great visionary efforts of Dr Prabhakar Kore, Chairman of the KLE Society. KAHER, Belagavi, aims to be a centre of excellence in Medical Education, Research, and Healthcare Services at National and International Levels.

The university was established under the aegis of the Karnataka Lingayat Education (KLE) Society in 1916. KLE has transformed the Northern region of Karnataka as a fertile land of education since its inception. Currently, the society is managing and providing education in 250 institutions that include Schools, Colleges, Technical Institutions, Research Centres, and Business schools.

The university offers education in Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy, Nursing Science, Information Technology, Law, and other conventional and non-conventional disciplines. In 1963, KLE Society established the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College at Belgaum due to the extreme shortage of medical facilities in the region. The university has Ten constituent colleges spread across the different cities of Karnataka.

KLE Deemed University Campus:

KLE Deemed-to-be-University is spread across 113 acres of the sprawling campus located in the Northern region of Karnataka State. The campus is rich in providing impressive infrastructure facilities with highly renowned teaching faculty. KLE University ranking is among the top universities for offering the best academic exposure for eligible candidates.

The KLE University has an in-campus hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and a medical research centre. The hospital is equipped with 2,200 beds and the best diagnostic facility. The campus is WiFi-enabled and has a digital library with e-learning and other facilities onboard.

The University has 10 Constituent colleges under its aegis:

  • J.N. Medical College, Belagavi
  • KLE V.K. Institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi
  • KLE College of Pharmacy, Belagavi
  • KLE College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru
  • KLE JGMM Medical College, Hubballi
  • KLE College of Pharmacy, Hubballi
  • KLE Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi
  • KLE Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi
  • KLE Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi
  • KLE Homoeopathic Medical College, Belagavi
KLE University Infrastructure:
Hostel Facilities:

The Belagavi campus of the KLE University comprises 9 hostel campuses: 4 for Boys’ and 5 for Girls’. Hostel facilities are offered for the Medical, UG, PG, and Intern candidates. All the KLE University hostels are well-maintained and are facilitated with 24 hours water and electricity supply with a generator back up. Each candidate is provided with a cot, study table, and a chair. The rooms are equipped with a fan, and more than 50% of rooms have attached bathrooms.

Rooms Capacity
Boys - 586 1046
Girls - 887 1714
Sports Facilities:

The KLE University provides sports facilities for all the interested students. It annually conducts an Athletic Meet called Humbo. Sports facilities offered by the university include:

Cricket Throw Ball
Lawn Tennis Swimming
Volleyball Basketball
Kabaddi Football
Badminton Table-tennis, Chess
Other Facilities:
Library Gymnasium
Eateries Cycling Club
Running Club Prayer House
KLE Museum School of Music
Community Radio Station Transport Facilities
KAHER Collaborations:
University of Illinois RTI International
The University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Colorado
Harvard School of Public Health University of Calgary
World Health Organization USAID
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation IAEA
Harvest Plus University of California
University of East Anglia University of Mississippi
Apollo Victor Hospital International Diabetes Foundation
Himalaya Government of India and Karnataka
SPI Pharma ICMR
KHPT Manipal Hospitals
National Institute of Health Science Smile Train
Highlights of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER)
University Address
KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed-to-be-University), JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka - 590010.
Campus Size
113 Acres
Establishment Year
2006
Management
Karnataka Lingayat Education (KLE) Society  
Ownership
Private
Approval/ Recognition
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Accreditation
NAAC, NABH
Exam
University Exam: KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research All India Entrance Test (KLEU-AIET). Other Exams: NEET UG/ NEET PG/ NEET SS
KLE University Courses Offered at UG Level:
Medical:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS):
Duration: 5½ Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have pursued Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects and must have scored 50% aggregate marks in the same. Students must have appeared and qualified in the NEET UG entrance exam. They must have completed 17 years of age on or before December of the year of admission at KAHER.

Dental:
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):
Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have pursued Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects and must have scored 50% aggregate marks in the same. Students must have appeared and qualified in the NEET UG entrance exam. They must have completed 17 years of age on or before December of the year of admission at KLE University.

Ayurveda:
Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery (BAMS):
Duration: 5½ Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects. Applicants must have qualified in NEET-UG.

Homoeopathy:
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS):
Duration: 5.5 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects. Applicants must have qualified in NEET-UG.

Pharmacy:
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm):
Duration: 4 Years

Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or 12th Std or equivalent examination from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 45% aggregate marks with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects and optional subjects such as Mathematics/ Biology/ Computer Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject.

Candidates applying for the lateral entry course must have completed the D.Pharm program from a PCI-approved institute with 50% (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates) aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.

Physiotherapy:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT):
Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have secured at least 40% (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates) aggregate marks or above with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as mandatory subjects.

Nursing:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing:
Duration: 4½ Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained at least 45% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as mandatory subjects. Applicants must not be above 17 years of age during the time of KLE University admission.

Post Basic Bachelor of Science (P.B.B.Sc) in Nursing:
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the GNM Diploma program from a recognized institute. They must be a registered nurse. Other state or the NRI candidates must submit the eligibility certificate from KLE Deemed University during admission.

Allied Health:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc):
  • Bachelor of Public Health (BPH)
  • Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) (Hons.)
Duration: 3½ Years
Eligibility:

Candidates applying must have completed 10+2 or 12th Std or equivalent from a recognized institute or board. They must have pursued Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects and obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Lateral Entry:

Students must have completed 3 years of Diploma programs from a recognized institute. They must have passed in relevant specialization with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the principal subjects.

B.Sc Allied Health Specializations Offered:
Medical Laboratory Technology Radiography
Anaesthesia Technology Perfusion Technology
Emergency Medicine Technology Critical Care Technology
Endoscopy Cardiac Care Technology
Neuroscience Technology Renal Dialysis Technology
Optometry Occupational Therapy
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Science:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Biostatistics and Population Sciences:
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates applying must have completed 10+2 or 12th Std or equivalent from a recognized institute or board. They must have pursued Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as mandatory subjects and obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.

Hospitality and Management:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Hotel Management:
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in 10+2 or PUC or equivalent examination from a recognized institute or board. Students from any stream (Science/ Arts/ Commerce) are eligible to apply.

Fine Arts:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BA) in Hindustani Classical Music - Vocal:
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or PUC examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have proficiency in any one of the following languages: Hindi, Kannada, and English.

KLE University Fees Structure for UG Programs:
Courses Total Fees
MBBS Rs. 82,27,200
BDS Rs. 17,75,600
BAMS Rs. 18,56,250
BHMS Rs. 8,80,000
BPT Rs. 6,00,000
B.Pharm Rs. 5,32,000
B.Sc Nursing Rs. 4,12,000
P.B.B.Sc Rs. 2,06,000
B.Sc (MLT), Anesthesia Technology, NeuroScience, Renal Dialysis, Optometry, BPS Rs. 1,51,000
B.Sc Radiography, PT Rs. 2,11,000
B.Sc Cardiac Care Technology Rs. 3,61,000
B.Sc Hotel Management Rs. 2,41,000
BPH Rs. 1,51,000
BPH (Hons.) Rs. 2,01,000
BA Rs. 40,000

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KLE University Courses Offered at PG Level:
Medical:
Doctor of Medicine/ Master of Surgery (MD/ MS):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Applicants must have passed MBBS from a recognized institute or university. They must have completed a one-year Compulsory Rotating Internship program and obtain permanent registration of any Medical Council. Students must have appeared and qualified for the NEET-PG entrance exam conducted by NBA.

MD (Clinical) Specializations Offered:
MD (Clinical) Specializations Offered: Paediatrics
Skin & V.D. Anaesthesiology
Radio-Diagnosis TB & RD
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MD (Para-Clinical) Specializations Offered:
Pathology Community Medicine
Pharmacology Microbiology
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MD (Pre-Clinical) Specializations Offered:
Anatomy Physiology
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MS Specializations Offered:
General Surgery Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Orthopaedics Ophthalmology
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Dental:
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed a BDS Degree from a recognized institute or board. They must have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship and must have obtained permanent registration from DCI. Students must have completed the NEET MDS entrance exam conducted by NBE.

MDS Specializations Offered:
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics Oral Medicine and Radiology
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics Periodontology
Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry Public Health Dentistry
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Ayurveda:
Doctor of Medicine/ Master of Surgery (MD/ MS):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed the BAMS program from a recognized institute or board. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the same.

MD in Ayurveda Specializations Offered:
Panchakarma Kayachikitsa
Kaumarabhritya Rasayana & Vajikarana
Swasthavritta Agada Tantra
Dravyaguna Rasashastra & BK

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MS in Ayurveda Specializations Offered:
Shalya Tantra Shalakya Tantra

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Pharmacy:
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm):
Duration: 2 Years

Candidates must have passed in B.Pharm or equivalent program from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained an aggregate of 55% (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying exam.

M.Pharm Specializations Offered:
Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology Pharmacy Practice
Pharmacognosy Quality Assurance

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Physiotherapy:
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed the BPT program from a recognized institute or university. They must have secured 50% aggregate marks in the same.

MPT Specializations Offered:
Neurology Paediatrics
Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Orthopaedics
Community Rehabilitation Cardiac Respiratory Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Geriatric Physiotherapy Oncology Physiotherapy
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Nursing:
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Nursing:
Duration: 2 Years

Applicants must have passed in B.Sc Nursing or P.B.B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained an aggregate of 55% marks in the same. Students must be registered nurses with at least one year of experience. They must have a physical fitness certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner.

M.Sc Nursing Specializations Offered:
Medical-Surgical Nursing OBG Nursing
Pediatric Nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing
Psychiatry Nursing Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care Nursing

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Allied Health:
Master of Science (M.Sc):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in B.Sc Allied Health from a recognized institute or university. They must have completed a qualifying examination with relevant specialization.

M.Sc (Medical) Allied Health Specializations Offered:
Anatomy Biochemistry
Physiology Microbiology

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Master of Science (M.Sc):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in B.Sc Allied Health or equivalent from a recognized institute or university. They must have completed a qualifying examination with relevant specialization.

M.Sc Allied Health Specializations Offered:
Perfusion Technology Echocardiography
Clinical Research Biostatistics
Epidemiology Psychology
Immunology Nutrition & Dietetics
Biotechnology Population Studies

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Master of Public Health (MPH):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam. Candidates from a health science background will be preferred.

MPH Specializations Offered:
General Epidemiology
Health Care Quality and Safety Health Economics and Outcomes Research

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Hospitality:
Master of Hospital Administration (MHA):
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed in any Degree program with any stream from a recognized institute or university. They must have secured 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.

KLE University Fees Structure for PG Programs:
Courses Total Fees
MS/ MD (Clinical) Rs. 72,06,000 to Rs. 78,66,000
MD (Para Clinical) Rs. 72,06,000 to Rs. 78,66,000
MD (Pre Clinical) Rs. 42,000
MDS Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 30,12,000
MD/ MS (Ayurveda) Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 10,80,000
MPT Rs. 4,11,000
M.Sc Nursing Rs. 2,48,000
M.Pharm Rs. 2,61,000 to Rs. 3,11,000
M.Sc Allied Health Rs. 2,11,000
MPH Rs. 2,11,000 to Rs. 3,01,000
MHA Rs. 1,41,000

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KLE University Courses Offered at Super Speciality Level:
Medical:
Doctorate of Medicine (DM) and Master of Chirurgiae (M.Ch):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have obtained a Postgraduate medical degree or equivalent from an NMC recognized institute or University.

DM Specializations Offered:
Medical Gastroenterology Cardiac Anaesthesia
Nephrology Cardiology
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M.Ch Specializations Offered:
Surgical Oncology Neuro Surgery
Plastic Surgery Urology
Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery Paediatric Surgery

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KLE Deemed University Fees Structure for Super Speciality Programs:
Courses Total Fees
DM Rs. 24,30,000 to Rs. 60,30,000
M.Ch Rs. 3,30,000 to Rs. 60,30,000

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KLE University Courses Offered at Doctoral Level:
Doctorate:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D):
Duration: 6 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized institute or board. They must have pursued Physics and Chemistry as mandatory subjects along with Mathematics or Biology as optional. Diploma candidates applying for the program must have completed the program from a PCI-recognized institute.

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) (Post Baccalaureate):
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates must have completed B.Pharm or equivalent from a recognized institute or university. There shall be reservations for the candidates belonging to the reserved category.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D):
Duration: 3 - 6 Years
Eligibility:

Candidates applying for a PhD must have passed a Master’s Degree program from a recognized institute or university. They must have obtained an aggregate of 60% marks in the qualifying examination.

PhD Specializations Offered:
Medicine Dental
Pharmacy Ayurveda
Physiotherapy Nursing

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KLE University Fees Structure for Doctorate Programs:
Courses Total Fees
Pharm D Rs. 9,20,000

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KLE University Admissions:

Below mentioned is the KLE University admission procedure offered for the candidates:

  • Candidates applying for any program must fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned by the university.
  • KLE University admissions for MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS programs are based on rank obtained by the candidates in the NEET UG exam.
  • Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Allied Health admissions are based on merit obtained in the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates applying for Postgraduate MD/ MS in Medicine and Ayurveda and MDS programs must appear and qualify in the NEET PG entrance exam.
  • Applicants of Super Speciality courses such as M.Ch and DM must qualify in the NEET SS National entrance exam conducted by NBE.
  • All the medical examinations are followed by online counselling and seat allotment by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)/ Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)/ AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).
  • PG admissions for other programs are based on merit obtained by the candidates in the qualifying examination.
  • KLE University admissions for all the PhD programs are based on merit obtained by the candidates in the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research All India Entrance Test (KAHER-AIET) conducted by the university.
Frequently Asked Questions:

Facilities and Infrastructure

Cafeteria
Library
Girls Hostel
Boys Hostel
Gym
Sports
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