• 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, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry.

II. Faculty of Science & Technology:

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 (2026-27)
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to Regular Ph.D. Programme for the Academic year 2026-27 (Batch-I) under the following Faculties:
Faculty Subjects
Medicine Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics, Dermatology, Anaesthesiology, Psychiatry.
Science & Technology Library & Information Science
The Candidates desirous of seeking admission to the aforesaid programmes 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 15th July 2026
02 Date of availability of application forms 15th July 2026
03 Last Date for receipt of application by the University along with necessary documents 31st August 2026
04 Last Date for receipt of application by the University with late submission fee 10th September 2026
05 Date of Entrance Test 21st September 2026
06 Examination Centre Anatomy Lecture Hall
07 Entrance Test Result Declaration 4th Week of September 2026
08 Interview for the eligible candidates 2nd Week of October 2026
09 Declaration of results of the successful candidates 3rd Week of October 2026
10 Last date for Admission 30th November 2026
11 Distribution of Provisional Registration Certificates 11th December 2026
12 Commencement of course work classes 1st Week of January 2027
13 Submission of the Synopsis 1st Week of June 2027
14 Pre Ph.D. course work examination In the month of July 2027
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 Ph: 08352-262770,264030 Extn-2329, 2330, 2340, 2313.

Faculty of Medicine

Science & Technology