One society. Many campuses, one pilgrimage town.
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Explore institutionsThe Society’s flagship degree and postgraduate college. Founded in 1966 at Siddavana Gurukula, it became autonomous in 2007 and was re-accredited with an ‘A’ grade (CGPA 3.59) in 2010.
Engineering college blending quality education with traditional values. BE in Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical and Civil.
Established in 1979 under the SDME Society and now one of the country’s acclaimed engineering institutions.
Monthly scholarships for talented, needy students in first-year postgraduate and professional courses. The Trust has supported students across Karnataka since 1985.
At SDM College, Ujire, the Alumni Association’s monthly ‘SDM Nenapinangala’ series has given scholarships of ₹5,000 each to 20 meritorious students.
SDM institutions give scholarships for excellence in academics and sports, and offer free hostel facilities to deserving students.
A pillar-less dome-structured indoor stadium that seats 3,000. Most big curricular and extracurricular events are held here, with wooden courts for shuttle badminton and table tennis.
An international-standard pool of 50 × 25 m with 10 lanes. Students are trained in different strokes for a nominal fee, and competitions are held regularly.
Built to international standards over two floors and 1,300 sq m, with over 34,000 print books in 4,581 titles, journals and a digital library.
Making education accessible and affordable for rural youth, with value woven into every course, from kindergarten to doctoral studies.
Adding Value into Education
The principal shrine of Dharmasthala, known for daily annadana and an equal welcome to all.
Artefacts personally collected by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade over fifty years, with regular exhibitions and workshops.
Pilgrim accommodation run by the Kshetra. Rooms are allotted at the reception counter; book ahead on festival days.