KLE University Belgaum admits students through entrance tests and academic merit, with BAMS among its popular courses. The BAMS programme lasts 5 years and has a total fee of INR 22.28 Lakhs. Applicants need 50% in 10+2 and valid NEET scores.

Students can choose undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, Administration and Fine Arts. Depending on the programme, selection uses merit, national entrance scores or the university's KLEU-UGAIET and KLEU-PGAIET. KLEU-UGAIET stands for KLE University Undergraduate All India Entrance Test.

Application link: KLE University official website

KLE University Belgaum Important Dates 2026

EventDate
NEET-SS 2026 examination, tentative schedule December 11 and 12, 2026
NEET-SS 2026 deadline for completing the prior entry qualification January 31, 2027

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NBEMS official examination schedule

KLE University Belgaum UG Admissions 2026

Undergraduate applicants can choose from medical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy, allied health and interdisciplinary programmes. The required subjects, marks and course length differ by programme.

Medical Courses

NEET scores determine admission to undergraduate medical programmes. For BAMS, students need 50% in 10+2 and a valid NEET score; its total fee is INR 22.28 Lakhs.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
BAMS Pass 10+2 with 50% and hold a valid NEET score. 5 years
MBBS Pass 10+2 with 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, along with NEET UG scores. 4.5 years of study plus a 1-year internship
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery

Pharmacy Courses

Students entering pharmacy after 10+2 can choose B.Pharm or Pharm.D. Both require English alongside the specified science subjects.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
B.Pharm Pass 10+2 with 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with English. 4 years
Pharm.D Complete 10+2 with English and either Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 5 years of study plus a 1-year internship

Nursing Courses

The BSc Nursing route requires 45% in 10+2 with the prescribed subjects. Registered nurses with the required GNM qualification can apply for Post Basic BSc Nursing.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
BSc Nursing Complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, securing 45%. 4 years
PB BSc Nursing Hold GNM after 10+2 or an equivalent qualification, preferably with science subjects. Registration as a nurse is compulsory. 2 years

Physiotherapy and Allied Services Courses

Entry to BPT requires 40% in the specified 10+2 subjects. Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics and Orthotics have separate subject and marks requirements.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) Complete 10+2 with 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, with English. 4 years of study plus a 6-month internship
BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) Pass 10+2 Science with 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
BPO (Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics) Pass 10+2 with 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, with English.

Allied Health Sciences Courses

Most undergraduate allied health programmes require Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English at 10+2 level. Health Information Management and Public Health accept students from any stream.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
BSc Medical Lab Technology Complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. 4 years
BSc Medical Imaging Technology
BSc Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology
BSc Perfusion Technology
BSc Cardiac Care Technology
BSc Neuro Science Technology
BSc Renal Dialysis Technology
BSc Optometry
BSc Critical Care Technology
BSc Endoscopy Technology
BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
BSc Respiratory Care Technology
BSc Radiation Therapy Technology
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics
BSc Health Information Management Pass 10+2 in any stream.
Bachelor of Public Health

Interdisciplinary Courses

Interdisciplinary study options cover public health administration, hospital administration, fine arts and other subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At UG level, the choices also include Hotel Management and Biostatistics.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
BSc Hotel Management & Catering Technology Pass 10+2 with 50%. 4 years
BSc Biostatistics & Demography Complete 10+2 with Mathematics or Statistics and 50%.
Bachelor of Hospital Administration Pass 10+2 in any stream.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hindustani Classical Music, Vocal) Complete 10+2.

UG Selection and Application

Medical applicants must meet the relevant NEET requirement as well as their course eligibility conditions. Other undergraduate admissions use merit or the applicable university entrance test. Students apply online, with the examination application steps explained in the application section.

KLE University Belgaum PG Admissions 2026

Postgraduate study is available in medical sciences, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, allied health and interdisciplinary subjects. Applicants must meet the qualifying-degree and marks requirements for their chosen programme.

Medical and Super Speciality Courses

The university entrance route for PG medical admissions is KLEU-UGAIET. The specific entrance requirements for MD/MS and DM/M.Ch are NEET-PG and NEET-SS respectively, as shown below.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
MD/MS Hold an MBBS degree recognised by NMC, complete the internship by the cutoff and have NEET-PG scores. 3 years
DM / M.Ch Hold MD/MS/DNB or an equivalent qualification, along with NEET-SS scores.
MSc Anatomy Hold a BSc in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences with 50%.
MSc Physiology
MSc Biochemistry
MSc Microbiology Hold BSc Microbiology or BSc MLT with 50%.

Pharmacy Courses

A B.Pharm degree is the entry qualification for the postgraduate pharmacy options. The MPharm specialisations share the same marks or CGPA requirement.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
Pharm.D Post Baccalaureate Hold a BPharm degree. 3 years
MPharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry Hold B.Pharm with 55% or a CGPA of 6 or above. 2 years
MPharm Pharmaceutics
MPharm Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry
MPharm Pharmacology
MPharm Pharmacy Practice
MPharm Quality Assurance
MPharm Pharmaceutical Analysis

Nursing Courses

Applicants with BSc Nursing or Post Basic BSc Nursing and 55% can seek admission to the following MSc programmes. Each runs for 2 years.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
MSc Medical Surgical Nursing Hold BSc Nursing or Post Basic BSc Nursing with 55%. 2 years
MSc Child Health Nursing
MSc Community Health Nursing
MSc Mental Health Nursing
MSc OBG Nursing
MSc Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care

Physiotherapy Courses

A BPT degree is necessary for postgraduate physiotherapy admission. Students need 50% in BPT for the MPT specialisations listed here.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
MPT (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy) Hold BPT with 50%. 2 years
MPT (Orthopaedics)
MPT (Neurology)
MPT (Cardiovascular & Pulmonary)
MPT (Paediatric)
MPT (Sports)
MPT (Community & Rehabilitation)
MPT (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
MPT (Geriatric)
MPT (Oncology)
MPT (Biomechanics & Functional Diagnosis)

Allied Health Sciences Courses

An MSc in the relevant discipline is required for postgraduate allied health admission. The individual programmes have the following qualifying-degree requirements.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
MSc Echocardiography Hold BSc Perfusion or BSc Cardiac Care Technology with 50%. 2 years
MSc Psychology Hold BA/BSc Psychology, or a degree in Life Sciences or Health Sciences, with 50%.
MSc Biotechnology Hold BSc Life Sciences with 50%.
MSc Nutrition & Dietetics Hold a BSc in Life Sciences, Nutrition, Home Science, Allied Health or a related field with 50%.
Master of Public Health (MPH) Hold a degree in Health Sciences or Life Sciences with 50%.
MSc Biostatistics Complete graduation with Statistics or Mathematics and 50%.
MSc Clinical Research Hold a degree in Life Sciences with 50%.
MSc Cosmetic Science Hold a degree in the Science stream with 50%.

Interdisciplinary Courses

Graduates from any discipline can apply for Hospital Administration or Population Studies if they meet the marks requirement. Hospital Administration gives preference to applicants from Health Sciences.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
Master of Hospital Administration Hold any degree with 50%. Applicants with a Health Sciences background receive preference. 2 years
Master of Population Studies Hold a degree in any discipline with 50%.

PG Selection and Application

For MD/MS, applicants need NEET-PG scores; DM/M.Ch applicants need NEET-SS scores. Other programmes use merit or the applicable university entrance route, including KLEU-UGAIET or KLEU-PGAIET. Applications for the university entrance tests are submitted online.

KLE University Belgaum PhD Study Options

PhD students can choose either full-time or part-time study. Other courses are offered as full-time, on-campus programmes, and correspondence courses are unavailable.

KLE University Belgaum Diploma and PG Diploma Admissions 2026

Diploma choices cover pharmacy, medicine, music and fine arts, hospital administration and other subjects. The entry qualification ranges from SSLC or Class 10 for Music to a relevant degree for postgraduate diplomas.

CourseEntry requirementsCourse length
D.Pharm Complete 10+2 with English and either Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 2 years
PG Diploma in Medical Discipline Hold an NMC-recognised MBBS degree, complete the internship by the cutoff and have NEET-PG scores. 3 years
Diploma in Music (Hindustani Classical Music, Vocal) Pass SSLC or Class 10. 2 years
PG Diploma in Clinical Research Hold a degree in Health Sciences or Life Sciences with 50%.
PG Diploma in Biostatistics Complete graduation with Statistics or Mathematics and 50%.
PG Diploma in Cosmetic Science Hold a degree in the Science stream with 50%.
PG Diploma in Hospital Administration Hold any degree with 50%. Health Sciences graduates receive preference.
PG Diploma in Population Studies Hold a degree in any discipline with 50%.
PG Diploma in Hospital Public Relations Hold a degree in any discipline. 1 year

Diploma Selection and Application

The medical PG Diploma requires NEET-PG scores. For other diploma programmes, admission follows the applicable merit or university entrance route. Students must satisfy their programme's eligibility conditions and complete the online application.

KLE University Belgaum Application Process 2026

The admission route depends on the course. NEET, NEET-PG and NEET-SS scores apply to medical programmes, while the university conducts KLEU-UGAIET for other courses. Students applying through KLEU-UGAIET or KLEU-PGAIET must complete the university's online form and fee payment.

How to Apply for NEET

  • Open the official examination website and complete the application online.
  • Pay electronically through net banking, a credit card, a debit card or an e-wallet.
  • The application charge is INR 1400 for GEN/OBC applicants and INR 750 for ST/SC/PH applicants.

How to Apply for KLEU-UGAIET and KLEU-PGAIET

  • Complete the online entrance application on the university's official website.
  • Use the online payment facility to pay the application charge.
  • The KLE University Belgaum application fee is INR 2200.

KLE University Belgaum Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. How old must a student be when joining a medical programme at KLE Belgaum?

Ans. Medical applicants must be 17 years old at the time of admission.

Ques. Which general conditions must applicants meet before securing a seat?

Ans. Applicants must meet the following admission conditions:

  • They must reach the minimum age of 17 years by December 31 of the year in which they seek admission.
  • The qualifying course must be a full-time, regular programme completed through a recognised Board, University or Council.
  • A seat can be granted only after the applicant meets every eligibility condition.
  • Applicants must be physically fit.
  • KAHER may revise its eligibility rules or admission procedure. Any change will be announced on the university website.

Ques. Can students study remotely or choose part-time study at KLE Belgaum?

Ans. Correspondence study is unavailable. Courses currently require full-time attendance on campus, while PhD programmes provide both full-time and part-time options.

Ques. What qualification is needed for a fellowship at KLE University in Belgaum, Karnataka?

Ans. Applicants need an M.Phil or a doctorate degree. The university offers fellowships in 6 streams, each lasting 1 year.