About Us
KLE ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION & RESEARCH (KAHER) (Deemed-to-be- University), Belagavi:
The KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Deemed-to-be- University established on 13 th April 2006 is one the premier Health Science Universities in the country imparting high quality health professional education at Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate and Post doctoral levels. Based on the excellent infrastructure, faculty base, research, contemporary teaching and training practices and overall academic environment, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, on the recommendations of the University Grants Commission (UGC), granted Deemed-to-be-University status on 13 th April 2006. At present, there are nine colleges under the ambit of KAHER. The University has been accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (2 nd Cycle in 2016) with CGPA of 3.34.
Sponsoring Society (KLE Society):
The sponsoring society of KAHER viz., KLE Society, established in 1916 has over the years established itself as a rising star in the field of education and healthcare. The KLE Society celebrated its centenary year in 2015-16. The KLE Society is unique in its character as it was formed by seven visionary and dedicated teachers “Saptharishis” with philanthropic support from three generous Patrons. It is also unique in its association and governance, as it runs purely on democratic values and principles with a charitable objective. The Society, however, has undergone rapid metamorphosis under the able leadership of its Chairman DR. Prabhakar Kore under whom for the last 35 years , the society has bloomed and blossomed and today it encompasses 275 institutions all over the country which in itself is an inspirational achievement.
Teaching-Learning Practices:
The University is known for its robust student-centric teaching-learning strategy. Apart from conventional lectures and tutorials, there is emphasis on hands-on training, small group discussions, learning while doing, etc. ICT is extensively used in teaching-learning process, concepts like web-based learning, blended learning, flipped class-room, etc. are practiced here. The focus of teaching and learning strategies is on higher level of learning, critical thinking, problem solving, clinical decision making, etc.
Research:
The Maternal and New Born Research Unit of the University is known globally for its research in maternal and new born health.
This unit has received unique distinction as ‘WHO Collaborating Centre’ in Maternal and Perinatal Health for a period of four years, the first of its kind for a private University in South India.
The Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorsavirmath Medical College (JGMMMC) of KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (Deemed-to-be-University) is being established at Gabbur, Hubballi. It is the 2 nd Medical College of KAHER. The first being the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi which is 100 kms away. This college is 55 years old with 200 admissions, with all PG Courses and most of the Super Specialty courses. The medical college has 2400 bedded teaching hospital. With this background of having the rich experience in running an established medical college, the KAHER is in the process of establishment of new medical college at Hubballi named Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorsavirmath Medical College. The college has 34 acres of land in the outskirts of Hubballi City in North Karnataka. In this 34 acres of land, the process of establishing the medical college, 1000 bedded teaching hospital, Staff Qtrs and all the student amenities including Hostels, Playground, Auditorium, etc are architecturally planned. It’s going to be the best campus for any medical college.
At present, the college is situated at two sites. The Pre and Para Clinical departments are established in KAHERs own building and the running hospital for more than 2 years taken on lease of 33 years. These two sites are 6 kms apart. The facility of transport of students is already in-place with 3 buses. The pre-clinical sections have all the requirements as per the NMC norms which include two gallery type lecture halls (with seating capacity for 180 students), Library having 38 nodes in the Digital Library, Dissection Hall, Four Laboratories, Museum, Demonstration Rooms including Administrative building, Offices and Principal Chamber. This section also has a well-established Clinical Skill Lab which is a must as per the NMC requirements. The hospital is 330 bedded multi speciality hospital. The hospital is set up as per the NMC norms with all the 13 OPDs and the beds are laid department-wise as per the NMC requirements. The hospital also has 180 capacity Gallery type Lecture Hall which is the requirement of NMC.
According to the new guidelines of NMC, each medical college should have the Emergency Ward which has been set up. The hospital has adequate number of OTs and other support areas like Pharmacy, Kitchen, Blood Bank, fully computerized record room, etc. Both the college and hospital have been fully equipped with all the necessary requirements. All the staff which are required for starting the medical college, around 131 in number have been recruited. The new medical college is all geared up to welcome the 1 st Batch of students for altogether new experiences and robust student-centric teaching-learning process. It is once again reiterated that apart from conventional lectures and tutorials, there is emphasis on hands-on training, small group discussions, learning while doing, etc. ICT is extensively used in teaching-learning process, concepts like web-based learning, blended learning, flipped class-room, etc are practiced here.
The focus of teaching and learning strategies is on higher level of learning, critical thinking, problem solving, clinical decision making etc. This college with a strong back up of a 55 years old sister concern medical college with whom there will be continuous exchange of teaching-learning process, will give the students a feeling of an established college. The Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorsavirmath Medical College is ready to welcome its third batch of MBBS students for 2023-2024
Our Vision
KAHER’s Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorsavirmath Medical College (JGMMMC) aims to establish itself as one of the top medical institutions in the country, leveraging our focus on medical education, scientific research, and healthcare service.
Our Mission
The institute will provide an exceptional educational experience in all disciplines of medicine and allied health sciences. The institute will nurture a supportive environment for biomedical research, critical thinking, self-directed learning, and comprehensive, community-oriented healthcare services for society.