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 (2024-25)

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission to Regular Ph.D. Programme for the Academic year 2024-25 (Batch-II) under the following Faculties:

FacultySubjects
MedicineAnatomy, 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.
Allied Health SciencesLife 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 (Dietetics, Clinical Dietetics, Food Service Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Sports Nutrition), Community Care (Community Health, Environmental Health), Behavioral Health Science (Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health), Physiotherapy.
Science & TechnologyChemistry, 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.ParticularDate
01Date of Notification13th January 2025
02Date of availability of application forms13th January 2025
03Last Date for receipt of application by the University along with necessary documents28th February 2025
04Last Date for receipt of application by the University with late submission fee05th March 2025
05Date of Entrance Test20th March 2025
06Entrance Test Result Declaration4th Week of March 2025
07Interview for the eligible candidates2nd Week of April 2025
08Declaration of results of the successful candidates4th Week of April 2025
09Last date for Admission31st May 2025
10Distribution of Provisional Registration Certificates10th June 2025
11Commencement of course work classes1st Week of July 2025
12Submission of the Synopsis2nd Week of Nov 2025
13Pre Ph.D. course work examinationIn the month of December 2025

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