B.L.D.E. University
(Deemed to be University Under Section 3 of the UGC Act,1956)
B.L.D.E Association, founded in 1910. B.L.D.E. Association an educational institution par excellence forged out of the noble concerns of late Dr. P.G. Halakatti, late His Holiness Shri Banthanal Swamiji, the far sighted visionary, late Sri B.M. Patil and a galaxy of the most dedicated, duty minded board of directors, offers practically all kinds of courses under the sun. To be a Leader and recognized as an Institution striving for Maintenance and Enhancement of Quality Medical Education and Health Care.
Constituent College:
Shri B.M.Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Bijapur
Milestones:
1910 : Established by Vachana Pitamaha Dr. P.G. Halakatti
1942 : Foundation towards higher education by His Holiness Shri Shivayogi Banthanala Sanganabasaweshwara Swamiji
1974 : Foundation towards professional education by great visionary Shri B.M. Patil
1990 : Foundation towards modernization and globalization by Shri M. B. Patil
2008 : Beginning of new era- BLDE University
All these institutions are providing training in basic and postgraduate degrees and vocational courses.
The Medical College and Hospital are situated adjacent to each other on a campus spread over 45 acres, in the heart of the city. The campus has its own beautiful landscaped gardens and houses black stone buildings of old world charm which are well ventilated and illuminated. The college departments, the central library and residential areas are distributed in various blocks in the campus.
The college has 23 departments with state of the art facilities for teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In addition, the college has separate departments of Yoga Science, Kannada and Culture which is one of the first in the state.
Research:
Research is well taken by our students. They regularly undertake ICMR projects, present papers in State Level Conferences, participate in Quiz Competitions. Many students won laurels at various levels. The teaching faculty is involved actively in research which results in significant number of publications every year. The Scientific and Research Society of the Institute has regular fortnightly meets and provides a platform for case presentations, paper presentations, panel discussion and CPCs. In addition, Guest Lectures by eminent medical personalities are
arranged regularly. The institution has hosted Ten State Level Conferences of various specialties and Four National Conferences so far, in addition to numerous Continuing Medical Education Programmes. Scientific and Research Society Publishes its own in house publication titled Analytica Medica, twice a year. This Journal publishes scientific articles contributed by the students and faculty and invited articles.
The Library has separate reading halls for undergraduates and post graduates with A/C facility. It has separate reference and periodical section. Digital Library is centrally air conditioned with 40 stations and broadband connection. The seating capacity is above 600.
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