Khaja Bandanawaz University Kalaburgi

Institutional Overview

Khaja Bandanawaz University, established in 2018 as a private university in Kalaburgi (Gulbarga), Karnataka, is a prominent multi-disciplinary institution in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The university brings together several constituent colleges, offering comprehensive programs across Engineering, Medical Sciences, and other disciplines.

The university provides a large, well-equipped campus with modern amenities, including medical facilities, sports complexes, and extensive libraries. While the institution implements sustainable living practices like rainwater harvesting and solar panels, it currently does not hold a valid NAAC accreditation.

Academic Programs & Fees

The university offers a broad spectrum of programs ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels. It supports multiple entry/exit points and courses on the Indian Knowledge System.

Sanctioned Intake (Engineering - 2024-25):

• UG (4 Years Program): 420 students
• PG (2 Years Program): 36 students

Sanctioned Intake (Medical - 2024-25):

• UG (5 Years Program): 150 students
• PG (3 Years Program): 38 students

Overall Student Enrollment (NIRF 2026 Data): Across all programs, the university hosts thousands of students, with a significant majority from within Karnataka. For the Engineering UG 4-year program alone, there are 900 enrolled students (704 male, 196 female), and the Medical UG 5-year program has 700 students (349 male, 351 female).

Placement Statistics & Career Outcomes

Based on the latest NIRF 2026 data, the university demonstrates a functioning placement cell. The outcomes vary significantly between the Engineering and Medical faculties.

Engineering (UG 4-Years) Placement Trends:

Medical (UG 5-Years) Outcomes: The Medical program shows stronger financial outcomes. For the 2024-25 academic year, out of 97 graduating students, 17 were placed with a median salary of ₹9.50 LPA, and a massive 63 students were selected for higher studies (PG/Specialization).

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

The university boasts substantial capital and operational investments across its constituent colleges:

• Medical Infrastructure: Features an 860-bed hospital with an average daily OPD attendance of 1,183 patients. In 2024-25, over ₹10 Crores were utilized for new medical laboratory equipment.
• Engineering Infrastructure: Regular investments in engineering workshops and laboratories, with ₹1.36 Crores spent on new equipment in 2024-25.
• PCS Facilities: More than 80% of the institution buildings have lifts/ramps and specially designed toilets for physically challenged students, alongside provisions for walking aids and wheelchairs.
• Sustainability: The campus enforces a ban on single-use plastics, implements rooftop rainwater harvesting, utilizes solar panels, and has comprehensive recycling infrastructure.

Observations & Transparency

• Data Sources: Institutional data relies on the official NIRF 2026 submissions for the Overall, Engineering, and Medical categories.
• Academic Stability Indicators: The university exhibits massive operational expenditure, especially in the Medical wing (over ₹34 Crores purely on salaries in 2024-25), indicating strong financial backing and stability.
• Research & Innovation: The university is actively involved in Intellectual Property generation, having published and been granted 11 patents in 2024, showing a positive trajectory in research output.