KLE University PhD Admission 2026-2027 Begins at kledeemeduniversity.edu.in; Apply by December 29

Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 5, 2025

The KLE University, Belgaum, has released the Doctorate Fee Structure for the academic year 2026-27. Get the direct link here.

KLE University PhD Admission 2026-2027 Begins

The KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, is inviting applications for a full-time and part-time Doctoral program in various disciplines of Health Sciences, including Interdisciplinary and Allied Health Sciences, for the academic year 2026-2027. Interested candidates can apply online by December 29, 2025, on or before 5 PM, through the official KAHER website.

Selection of the candidates will be based on the merit obtained at the entrance examination and on the performance of the candidates during the interview to be conducted by the PhD admission committee of the KLE University.

KLE University offers a PhD program in various disciplines, with a proposed number of specialities being 27 in Medicine, 9 in Dentistry, 7 in Pharmacy,10 in Ayurveda, 2 in Nursing, 8 in Physiotherapy, 8 in Interdisciplinary Science, and 18 in Allied Health Science, respectively.

KLE University Seat Matrix 2026

Discipline	Number of Seats
Medicine	69
Dentistry	39
Pharmacy	90
Ayurveda	22
Physiotherapy	15
Nursing	29
Inter-disciplinary Science	32
Allied Health Science	30
Total	326

Direct Link to Apply: KLE University PhD Admission 2026

KLE University Fee 2026

Tabulated below is the First-year fee structure for the doctoral program at KLE University:

Particulars	Health Sciences – Full-time (Non-KLE Employees)	Health Sciences – Part-Time (External)	Health Sciences – Part-Time (Internal)	Allied Health Science & Inter-Disciplinary Science – Full-time (Non-KLE Employees)	Allied Health Science & Inter-Disciplinary Science – Part-Time (External)	Allied Health Science & Inter-Disciplinary Science – Part-Time (Internal)
Registration Fees	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹4,000 (one-time)	₹4,000 (one-time)	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹4,000 (one-time)	₹4,000 (one-time)
*Tuition Fees	₹60,000 (every year)	₹35,000 (every year)	NIL	₹45,000 (every year)	₹35,000 (every year)	NIL
Orientation Course	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹8,000 (one-time)	₹8,000 (one-time)
Defense & Viva-Voce	₹12,000 (one-time)	₹12,000 (one-time)	₹12,000 (one-time)	₹12,000 (one-time)	₹12,000 (one-time)	₹12,000 (one-time)
Eligibility Fees	₹2,000 (one-time)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	₹2,000 (one-time)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
—	₹90,000	₹59,000	₹24,000	₹75,000	₹59,000	₹24,000

Below are the subsequent years: Only Tuition fees to be paid.

Particulars	Health Sciences – Full-time (Non-KLE Employees)	Health Sciences – Part-Time (External)	Health Sciences – Part-Time (Internal)	Allied Health Science & Inter-Disciplinary Science – Full-time (Non-KLE Employees)	Allied Health Science & Inter-Disciplinary Science – Part-Time (Internal/External)	Allied Health Science & Inter-Disciplinary Science – Part-Time (Internal)
Tuition Fees	₹60,000.00	₹35,000.00	NIL	₹45,000.00	₹35,000.00	NIL

Candidates are advised to read the PhD admission brochure 2026. For any updates regarding the admission process, visit the official website of KLE University (kaher).