• Ph. D. PROGRAMME

BLDE (Deemed to be University) offers full-time/part-time Ph.D. Programme in the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Science & Faculty of Science & Technology.

BLDE (Deemed to be University) aiming to provide an outstanding environment for brilliance in Research & Development in the Medical and Allied Health Sciences field in the most backward part of the Karnataka state, and offers doctoral study programs in 21 disciplines in the following programmes.

I. Faculty of Medicine:

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics, Dermatology, Radiology, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Respiratory Medicine.

II. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences:

Life Science (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Cell Genetics/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Molecular Genetics), Medical Laboratory Science (Cytotechnology/ Forensic Science Technology/ Histotechnology/ Hemato Technology/ Medical Lab Technology), Nutrition Science (Dietics/ Clinical Diatics/ Food Service Dietics/ Public Health Nutrition/ Sports Nutrition), Community Care (Community Health/ Environmental Health), Behavioral Health Science (Psychology/ Behavior Health, Mental Health), Physiotherapy.

III. Faculty of Science & Technology:

Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Library & Information Science.

Entrance Test: BLDE (DU) Entrance Test will provide a gateway to Full Ph.D. programs in the Faculties of Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, and Science & Technology for eligible candidates. Applications are invited for Provisional Registration in two sessions during an academic year i.e. January & June of every year.

Eligibility:       As per UGC Regulation 2022

NOTIFICATION

Ph.D. INFORMATION (2025-26)
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to Regular Ph.D. Programme for the Academic year 2025-26 (Batch-II) under the following Faculties:
Faculty Subjects
Medicine Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry, Radiology.
Allied Health Sciences Life Science (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Cell Genetics/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Molecular Genetics), Medical Laboratory Science (Cytotechnology/ Forensic Science Technology/ Histotechnology/ Hemato Technology/ Medical Lab Technology), Nutrition Science (Dietics/ Clinical Diatics/ Food Service Dietics/ Public Health Nutrition/ Sports Nutrition), Community Care (Community Health/ Environmental Health), Behavioral Health Science (Psychology/ Behavior Health, Mental Health)
Science & Technology Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Library & Information Science
The Candidates desirous of seeking admission to the aforesaid programme may apply online through our website: www.bldedu.ac.in and submit the application along with the requisite documents with the application fee of Rs. 2,000/-. The Selection will be made on the merit basis of marks secured in the BLDE (DU) All India Entrance Examination and Personal interview.
Sl. No. Particular Date
01 Date of Notification 5th August 2025
02 Date of availability of application forms 5th August 2025
03 Last Date for receipt of application by the University along with necessary documents 30th August 2025
04 Last Date for receipt of application by the University with late submission fee 6th September 2025
05 Date of Entrance Test 25th September 2025
06 Examination Centre Anatomy Lecture Hall
07 Entrance Test Result Declaration 1st Week of October 2025
08 Interview for the eligible candidates 2nd Week of October 2025
09 Declaration of results of the successful candidates 4th Week of October 2025
10 Last date for Admission 29th November 2025
11 Distribution of Provisional Registration Certificates 11th December 2025
12 Commencement of course work classes 1st week of January 2026
13 Submission of the Synopsis 2nd week of June 2026
14 Pre Ph.D. course work examination In the month of July 2026
Documents to be uploaded along with Online Application:
  • Recent Passport Size Photographs
  • 10th Class Marks Card (Date of Birth Proof Document)
  • PUC/10+2/12th Standard Marks Card
  • UG & PG Examinations Marks Cards (If Applicable)
  • UG & PG Degree Certificate (If Applicable)
  • Migration Certificate (If applicable)
  • Caste Certificate (If applicable)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Any other Certificate as required
For more details and further updates log on to www.bldedu.ac.in or Contact to Ph: 08352-262770 Extn-2329, 2330

Faculty of Medicine

Allied Health Sciences

Science & Technology