B.L.D.E. University (Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre), established in 2008, is a private university founded by the Shri B. L. D. E. Association, located at Bangaramma Sajjan Campus, B. M. Patil Road, Vijayapura (Bijapur), Karnataka. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) and approved by regulatory bodies including Medical Council of India (MCI)/National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Indian Nursing Council (INC), and AICTE, the university is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' Grade. With a legacy of over 60 years in healthcare and technical education, B.L.D.E. University is renowned for its excellence in medical sciences, healthcare delivery, research, and community service, making it a premier destination for aspiring healthcare professionals and engineers in North Karnataka.
The university offers comprehensive programs across healthcare and technical disciplines including MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, B.P.T (Physiotherapy), M.P.T, B.Sc MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology), B.Sc MIT (Medical Imaging Technology), B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Diploma in Engineering, MBA (Hospital & Healthcare Management, Pharmaceutical Management), and postgraduate medical courses like MD, MS, MDS, along with Ph.D. programs in medical and paramedical sciences. The sprawling 250+ acre campus features state-of-the-art infrastructure including modern lecture halls with ICT facilities, advanced laboratories for medical, dental, pharmacy, and engineering disciplines, a well-stocked central library with 50,000+ books and medical journals, a 1,250-bed super-specialty teaching hospital with cutting-edge medical equipment, separate hostels for boys and girls with mess facilities, sports complex with cricket ground, football field, basketball, volleyball, badminton courts, indoor games.