SHRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA UNIVERSITY Dharwad has been established under the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Act 2OI8 (Karnataka Act No. 19 of 2018) and has come into effect from 19th December 2018 as a State Private University of the State of Karnataka, of unitary nature, at Sattur, Dharwad.

The University has been sponsored by the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Education (SDME) Society, Ujre. D.K. Karnataka. SDME Society is a premier non-profit educational organization, functioning under the sacred aegis of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala and the able guidance of its distinguished president, Dr D. Veerendra Heggade.

The SDM Educational Society has been in the Education & Health Care field since 1903, dating back to the start of the Gurukula “Siddhavana” by the Late Shri Manjayya Heggade. Later the SDME Trust was started by Late Shri D. Ratnavarma Heggade. The legacy was continued and brought to its present glory by Shri D. Veerendra Heggade.

SDM University, Dharwad – Key Highlights 

SDM University, Dharwad – Faculties/Colleges

Details of various Faculties/Colleges of SDM University are tabulated below:

SDM University, Dharwad – Poplar Programmes

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in Medical and Dentistry are most popular at SDM University, Dharwad, Karnataka.

SDM University, Dharwad – Infrastructure Facilities

Following are the major infrastructure facilities available in SDM University:

• A Library
• Laboratories
• Sports
• Gym
• Medical Hospital
• Hostels for Boys and Girls separately
• Auditorium
• ATM Bank facility
• Transport

SDM University, Dharwad – Reviews

Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5.0 with the following break-up of principal components:

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SDM University, Dharwad – FAQs and Answers 

1Q. What Programmes are offered at SDM University, Dharwad, Karnataka?

A. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes at SDM University, Dharwad, are:

• Medical (MBBS/MD/MS)
• Dentistry (BDS/MDS)
• Physiotherapy (BPT/MPT)
• Sciences (B.Sc./M.Sc.)
• Nursing (B.Sc/M.Sc)

Fellowship Programmes in Medicine

2Q. What are the Accreditations and Rankings for SDM University, Dharwad?

A. Recognized by UGC

• Accredited by NAAC
• 2022 NIRF Ranking All India Ranking 20 Dental Colleges

3Q. What Common Entrance Tests are considered for admission to various courses/programs at SDM University, Dharwad?

A. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for the 40% quota of Government seats through Counselling of Karnataka Entrance Authority (KEA).  Management Quota seats shall be filled through Entrance Test conducted by SDM University, Dharwad, and merit in the qualifying examination.

4Q. What is the status of SDM University, Dharwad?

A. SDM University, Dharwad, is Private, Co-education, and Non-minority status.

5Q. Please provide a list of Constituent Colleges/Institutes of SDM University, Dharwad

A. Following are the Constituent Institutes/Colleges of SDM university, Dharwad:

• SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad
• SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad
• SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad
• SDM Institute of Nursing, Dharwad
• SDM Research Institute for Bio-Medical Sciences, Dharwad.