Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Sciences is the first modern medicine Medical College established under the aegis of the SDM Educational Society. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade has many maiden ventures to his credit, which have become legendary achievements under his gamut of social reforms. His visionary conceptualisation of an ideal Medical College has taken shape at Dharwad.

The first batch of one hundred students commenced their I MBBS course in September 2004. Under the stewardship of Medical Director Dr. Niranjan Kumar and Principal Dr. S. K. Joshi, the students have been cared for in an ideal atmosphere. Located 6 kms from Dharwad on the Pune-Bangalore road in a spacious 52-acre land of serene surroundings, the SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital complex can boast of an ideal atmosphere for best medical education. No attempt has been spared in providing the best infrastructure facilities needed for an ideal professional in the making. Spacious location away from the noise of buzzing cities, pollution free environment and comfortable natural ambient temperature range of this part of Karnataka state can be an ideal dream of many parents drawn from various locations of India and abroad.

Hostels for boys and girls in the vicinity of the hospital and college, suitable timings for library, well tailored timings for classes and studies, facilities for outdoor and indoor games, museum facilities, outlets for extra curricular activities which are allowed at an austere level, all enable the student to take on the burden of the medical curriculum in a balanced manner.
The campus restricts to a fully vegetarian menu and offers freedom from the need to keep motorcycles/cars thereby obviating the anxieties of parents.

Above all, the cream of medical professionals are chosen as the teaching staff. Individual mentoring of the students by the teacher guides, the Associate Deans and the Student Welfare Officer ensures personal care of every student of SDM Medical College.

In a nutshell, it can be said that the SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital offers a clean and wholesome atmosphere where the parents from far off places can feel confident about their ward’s care and education.

Vision & Mission


To provide the highest quality of comprehensive healthcare at an affordable cost to the people of Northern Karnataka and to provide good clinical support for the medical education and research; guided by sound ethical values.

To build an Educational Centre of Excellence in Teaching as well as Training, to render treatment at an affordable cost and to maintain standards, ethics and morale at a level the countrymaybe proud of.

ADMISSION PROCESS
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital Sattur Dharwad

The admission process for MBBS courses in Karnataka is conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). There are 19 Govt/12 Deemed & 28 Private medical colleges in Karnataka - which offer 9345 M.B.B.S Seats. Counseling will be done for both Govt. as well as Private.

There are several reasons why there is a huge demand for medical seats among medical aspirants in Karnataka's medical colleges:

Academic is excellent
Diversified culture
Future is very good for medical students
One of the best colleges at affordable fee structure
After 5 years, medical students can become more familiar with the language.
Overall grooming
Hidden Expenses (Almost nil except few colleges)
Team Get My University would like to advise you that when you are opting for a medical college in Karnataka, do not look for options located only in Bangalore, as there are various other colleges which are located in other cities offer comparatively better academics and exposure as compared to colleges in Bangalore.

It is essential for students to research and consider the medical colleges before making a decision to ensure that they can get into the best college as per their rank. To ensure a seamless and hassle free admission process in Karnataka medical colleges. Team GMU have gathered all the relevant information, related to eligibility criteria, qualification, and other aspects.



Counseling Process of Admission for MBBS in Karnataka

There are a total 3 rounds in the Karnataka NEET UG counseling, initial 2 rounds will be conducted online and the last round is done offline. Which is also called the Mop-Up round.

Steps for admission process in Medical Colleges of Karnataka are as follows:

Eligibility: Candidates should meet the standard of qualifying criteria that is positioned by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), that include minimum age, educational qualifications, and qualifying exam scores.
Application: Candidates have to apply online via. the KEA website under the defined period. They need to upload their educational documents and pay the application fee.
Document verification : In the next further step, candidates' documents get verified via. online.

1. Jindal Foundation Private 
2. SKDRDP (Sugnyana Nidhi) Trust
3. SDME Trust (For first Year Only)