Arun Inamdar assuming charge as Vice-Chancellor of BLDEDU in Vijayapura on February 19. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Arun C. Inamadar, professor of dermatology and a specialist in paediatric dermatology, assumed charge as the Vice-Chancellor of BLDE (Deemed to be University) in Vijayapura on February 19. He had been serving as the officiating Vice-Chancellor till now. “Prof. Inamadar is a distinguished scholar, with international recognition in the fields of medical education and research. Apart from his service to medical education and healthcare in BLDE, he has authored hundreds of articles published in globally acclaimed medical journals and continues to serve as a mentor to numerous young doctors and researchers. He has also held significant responsibilities in premier bodies such as the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL). He has received the National Best Medical Teacher award from the Indian Medical Association, Lifetime Achievement award from IADVL, Karnataka, and Best Paediatric Dermatologist award from International Society and Paediatric Dermatology, U.S.,’’ said a release. Pro-Chancellor Y.M. Jayaraj greeted him on behalf of M.B. Patil, Minister and BLDE society chairman, and B.M. Patil, Chancellor. Dr. Jayaraj said that under Dr. Inamdar’s academic leadership, the university will grow to new heights. Shashidhar Devaramani, controller of examinations, Tejaswini Vallabha, principal, Medical College, S.V. Patil, dean, Allied Health Sciences, Vijaykumar Kalyanappagol, medical director and senior vice-principal, Kusal K. Das, distinguished chair professor of physiology, M.M. Patil, director, research cell, Satish B. Patil, deputy registrar, Ravikumar Biradar, deputy medical superintendent, teaching and non-teaching staff, and others were present. Published – February 19, 2026 07:53 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Differently-abled beneficiaries receive mobiles, scooters in Namakkal A.P. CM Naidu to attend India AI Impact Summit in Delhi