Admissions
Admission Notification for Under Graduate / Post Graduate for the academic Year 2025-26
Library
The KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy Library established in the year of 1994, is located in third floor of the building.
Campus
Our Campus is a modern Gurukul with full of greenery and amazing healthy environmental features plus a modern musical garden.
KLE Institute of Physiotherapy located in Belgaum and catering physiotherapy education and services since 1994, is one of the premier Institute in the field of Physiotherapy.
Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course of 4 ½ years was started in 1994 at K.L.E.S. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum under Department of Physiotherapy affiliated to Karnataka University Dharwad. In 1997 it got affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
It is the first Institute to start Master of Physiotherapy program in the year 2000 under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The Department of Physiotherapy emerged as an independent Institute in 2004 and today is well known as “K.L.E. Institue Of Physiotherapy”, Belgaum.
Total Publications of the Institute
674
Total Patents Granted of the Institute
10
Total Faculty Awards of the Institute for Research
328
Total Copyrights of the Institute
61
Total Patents Published and Waiting for Grant
10
Total Student Awards of the Institute for Research
138
Principal's Message
KLEU Institute is the leading hysiotherapy Institute in India. In the span of 30 Years.., the Institute has grown in all dimensions. Serving the society is our motto and hence extending the Physiotherapy services through many peripheral centres. Research and development unit is vibrant and boast to have 452 research publications in various national, International and regional Journals. …
• KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, inaugurated “Deeksharambh,” the orientation program for the Post-Graduate Batch 2026–2028. The ceremony commenced with an invocation song followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the pursuit of knowledge and excellence. The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Dr. B. S. Prasad, Director, Integrated Medicine, KAHER, along with Dr. Sanjiv Kumar, Principal, Dr. Vijay Kage, Dean, Dr. Deepa Metgud, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics Physiotherapy, and Dr. Arati Mahishale, PG Co-ordinator. The dignitaries emphasized interdisciplinary research, clinical excellence, professional ethics, and lifelong learning, inspiring the new post-graduate students as they embarked on their academic and professional journey.
• Congratulations to Dr. Santosh Metgud! KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, congratulates Dr. Santosh Metgud, Professor and Vice Principal, on successfully completing the Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), Ministry of Education, Government of India, held at IIM Ranchi from 6th–11th July 2026. Dr. Metgud was nominated by KAHER for this prestigious programme. We wish him continued success in his academic and leadership journey.
• The Department of Paediatric Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, held a one-day workshop on “Sensory Motor Dysfunction: Blending Sensory Processing, Motor Output, and Technology to Improve Function” on 12 April 2026 at KLE Asha Special School. Dr. Sanjay Parmar led sessions on sensory–motor links, tech-assisted assessment and rehabilitation, interactive clinical discussions, and a Q&A.
• The Department of OBG Physiotherapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, successfully organized a Lecture Series on “Recent Advances in Women’s Health Physiotherapy” from 15th to 30th June 2026 under the guidance of Dr. Arati Mahishale and coordinated by Dr. Ashwini Bulbuli. The sessions were delivered by distinguished alumni—Dr. Javeriya Mainuddin, Dr. Nagma Khan, Dr. Vrinda Desai, and Dr. Asmu Bhattarai—who shared recent advances and evidence-based clinical practices in women’s health physiotherapy. The lecture series provided valuable learning opportunities for postgraduate students, alumni, and faculty members.
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As a proud alumnus of KLES Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum (BPT Batch of 2002) and the Best Outgoing Student, I am deeply grateful for the institute's exceptional education. The world-class infrastructure and excellent faculty provided unparalleled learning and clinical exposure, inspiring me to pursue a Master's, Ph.D., and significant academic milestones. My journey has included roles as Lecturer, Vice Principal, and Principal at Shree Swaminarayan Physiotherapy College, Surat, and currently as Associate Professor and Head of PG & Research at Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy, Uka Tarsadia University, Surat. I owe my professional success to the solid foundation at KLES KIPT & their faculties.
Tharpan Shah
I was graduated with Bachelor in Physiotherapy degree from Bangalore. While I was seeking the best institute for my masters degree where I could utilize the best of my academic and clinical knowledge, KLE institute of physiotherapy, Belgaum turned out to be the best place because of its excellence in neurophysiotherapy field. I feel fortunate to claim the opportunity to be guided by well experienced and renowned professors. My academic experience was both challenging and rewarding. I was taught by passionate professors who genuinely care about helping student succeed. Regarding college, it had vibrant and supporting culture. Beside academic and clinical we had extra curriculum activities like conferences, workshops, sports and music. Well infrastructure and maximum clinical exposure along with all the world leading physiotherapy printed journals are the backbone of KIPT. Nevertheless, as of now being a physiotherapist professional, I do realize the quality education, guidance under the safer hands of experienced professors can groom our future very well. Thank you KIPT family and KLE University for wonderful credit for my future.
Dr. Tenzing Norbu Lama [MPT NKT, COMT], Chairman, CMC Chiropractic & Manual Therapy Center Pvt.Ltd.
After working for 2 years following graduation, I was desperate to continue my further education. After looking into a number of universities and speaking with other seniors, I concluded that KLE would be the best option. Additionally, if I wanted to specialize in OBG physiotherapy, there is no better choice than KLE. Looking back, I believe that was the best choice I could have made for my academic career. My two years as a postgraduate student at KLE have moulded me into a superb professional. In this sense, academics play a unique role.Not to mention, the research experiences I gained at KLE will undoubtedly be useful to me in the future. I will always be appreciative of KLE for helping me become the researcher and clinician I am today.
Dr. Asmu Bhattarai
Tharpan Shah
Dr. Tenzing Norbu Lama [MPT NKT, COMT], Chairman, CMC Chiropractic & Manual Therapy Center Pvt.Ltd.
Dr. Asmu Bhattarai
Administration
Hon. Chancellor
Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore
Dr. Prabhakar B. Kore, the first Chancellor of K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education & Research, Belagavi, has been the chairman of KLES for 40 years. His diverse roles span politics, education, agriculture, cooperatives, and community development.
Vice Chancellor
Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Shrivastav
Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Shrivastava is an eminent orthopaedic surgeon, visionary academic leader, researcher, innovator, and institution builder with over three decades of distinguished service across healthcare, higher education, and academic governance.
Registrar
Dr. Vishwanath M. Pattanshetti
Dr. Vishwanath M. Pattanshetti is Professor in the Department of General Surgery and also serves as the Registrar at KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research (KAHER), a deemed to be university in Belagavi.
Controller of Examinations
Dr. Chandra S. Metgud
Dr. Chandra S. Metgud, recipient of the 2007 Best Teacher Award from KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, has 23 years of Teaching experience and 10 years of NAAC / IQAC work.
