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K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) is a prominent Deemed-to-be University located in Belagavi, Karnataka. Established on 13 April 2006 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the university is part of the KLE Society and has developed a strong academic and research ecosystem with a major focus on health sciences, medical education and allied disciplines. KAHER offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, post-doctoral, fellowship and certificate programmes across Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Physiotherapy, Nursing and allied health sciences. The university combines professional education with clinical training, research and community-oriented healthcare services. Its academic infrastructure includes teaching hospitals, specialized laboratories, research centres, digital learning resources, libraries, sports facilities and student-support services. KAHER promotes interdisciplinary research, innovation and collaboration with academic and healthcare institutions in India and abroad. The university has built a significant research environment supported by faculty expertise, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, funded research projects and institutional research initiatives. KAHER is accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.39 in its third accreditation cycle for the period 2022–2027. In NIRF 2025, the university was placed in the 101–150 rank band in the University category and the 151–200 rank band in the Overall category. KAHER continues to focus on excellence in education, healthcare, research and professional development.
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