About Us

BLDE (Deemed to be University) came into existence on the 29th Day of February 2008 with the sole objective of providing quality Medical Education and meeting the health care needs of the people in this backward region of North Karnataka. Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, the only constituent college of the University, was established in 1986. It has a unitary campus of 71.2 acres with 24 departments and a teaching hospital with 1218 beds.

The BLDE (Deemed to be University) accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (Cycle-2) with CGPA of 3.09 and recognized in ‘ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements’ by Innovation Cell, Govt. of India. The Teaching Hospital is accredited by NABH at the entry-level.

The Constituent College of BLDE (Deemed to be University)’s Shri B. M. Patil Medical College ranked Top 50th Medical College in India by NIRF-2021.

Shri B. M. Patil Medical College has been offering UG Programme-MBBS (with an intake of 200 students), PG Programmes in 24 disciplines, PG Super Specialty Programmes in Urology (M.Ch.), and Cardiology (DM) (with the intake of 151), Ph.D. Programme in 22 disciplines and Innovative courses like Fellowship, Diploma, Certificate Courses, and Value Added Courses in Medical and Allied Sciences.

With the generous support from the Sponsoring Society, the Constituent College of the University has expanded infrastructural facilities. The third floor was added to the existing hospital building, newer facilities were created like Modular operation theatres, ICCU, CCU, NICU, DSA, etc. Also, departmental buildings of Biochemistry, Anatomy, Microbiology, and Physiology have been expanded, and facilities upgraded.

The Hospital has been empaneled for State & Central Government schemes, Private Institutions, and Agencies. The University established the ‘District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC)’ which helps differently-abled persons to receive services consisting of vehicles and prostheses.

The University library spans over 2400 sq. meters. and is fully air-conditioned. There are over 21,600 books and 170 annually subscribed journals. It has been digitized and equipped with requisite library software, IT facilities, high-speed internet, databases, and e-resources.

The research has received major thrust after being conferred with the ‘Deemed-to-be-University’ status and NAAC Accreditation. This has resulted in enhanced MoUs and Collaborations with reputed National and International Universities, Research Institutions, and Government & Private Establishments. A good number of research projects addressing social healthcare problems have been taken up and are yielding information, which is of direct benefit to the people of this region. The University Journal ‘BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences’ with international academics on Editorial Board is being published by Wolters-Kluwer.

The University has strengthened and upgraded the training and research facilities through the Centre for Advanced Medical & Research (CAMR), Laboratory of Vascular Physiology & Medicine, Centre of Excellence, Genetics Laboratory, etc.  

Also, added Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities for Teaching, Learning & Research. The entire campus is on Digitally Integrated Network on Optical Fibre.

Sports facilities like Indoor Sports Complex, International Standard Swimming Pool, and Athletics Track with floodlights.

BLDE (Deemed to be University) has a deep concern for healthcare facilities provided to socially disadvantaged sections of the society both in rural and urban areas. It is worth mentioning that the University has established very well-equipped Rural and Urban Health Centers.