KLE University (also known as KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research) [KAHER], Belagavi established in 2006 is a Deemed to be University, currently having 151-200 position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 681-700 score out of 987 in QS Asia 2025. KAHER Belagavi is approved by AICTE, UGC, NMC (MCI), DSIR, PCI, INC, DCI and KSNC, and is accredited by NAAC-A+, NBA, NABH and NABL. Admission in KLE University is offered in Management, Science and Medical at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
KLE University was established in 2006 and is also known as KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER). It was established with the objective to implement effective programs through innovation and creativity. It is a Deemed University which is approved by UGC and AICTE and accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.
Vision: To become a University of Excellence by providing quality education.
Mission: To plan and provide infrastructure for innovation and education and promote collaboration and interaction with national, regional, and international institutions.
KAHER provides Graduation and Post Graduation in different programs under different constituent colleges. This includes:
KAHER provides Under Graduation in B.Pharm, BPT, B.Sc, BHMS, BDS, etc. and Post Graduation in M.Pharm, MPT, M.Sc, MDS, etc. Students are granted admission based on the Acceptability Norms mentioned in the table below:
KLE College of Pharmacy
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B.Pharm |
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M.Pharm |
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KLE Institute of Nursing Sciences
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B.Sc (Nursing) |
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M.Sc (Nursing) |
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KLE Institute of Physiotherapy
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Acceptability Norms |
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BPT |
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M.Sc (Nursing) |
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KLE V.K. Institute of Dental Sciences
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BDS |
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MDS |
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* For more information, visit the official website.
KAHER provides financial assistance and scholarships for the benefit of the students. The University provides Government Scholarships and PG Scholarships to the students. To get more information, students can visit the official website of the university.
| Institute Name | KLE University, Belagavi |
| Also Known As | KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi |
| Estd. Year | 2006 |
| Approved/Recognised by | AICTE, UGC, NMC (MCI), DSIR, PCI, INC, DCI, KSNC |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A+, NBA, NABH, NABL |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Vivek A Saoji |
| Address | JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum - 590010, Karnataka, India |
| Contact Number | 0831-2444444 |
| Official Website | https://kaher.edu.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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151-200 out of 200 | 2025 (Overall) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2022 (Overall) | |
| 101-150 out of 200 | 2021 (Overall) | |
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3 out of 15 | 2025 (Private Medical Universities) |
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681-700 out of 987 | 2025 (Asia) |
| 501-550 out of 855 | 2024 (Asia) | |
| 401-450 out of 687 | 2022 (Asia) | |
| 451-500 out of 650 | 2021 (Asia) | |
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1501+ out of 3118 | 2026 (World) |
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60 out of 95 | 2025 (Deemed University) |
KAHER has an Employment and Placement Cell which provides guidance and support to the students. The Cell provides training, conducts mock interviews, group discussions, pre-placement talks, etc. It ensures that the students are provided with opportunities which help them utilise their knowledge in a practical world.
AIG Hospitals, Abbott Healthcare Private Limited, Apteek Healthcare, Belco Pharma, Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited, BIMS, Capgemini, CCMK Hospital, CVS Caremark, etc. are the recruiters providing opportunities to the students.
KAHER Belagavi is spread around 100 acres and has a vibrant infrastructure. Various facilities are provided to the students which include amphitheatre, auditorium, museum, laboratories, supermarket, FM station, transportation, convention centre, guest house, prayer house, bank, Ganesh temple, and others which are mentioned below:
