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Admissions Open 2026-27 for B.E. Programs | CET Code: E152 | COMEDK Code: E118 | Contact: +91 87621 27991
Guided by visionary leadership rooted in the noble tradition of Vidya Dana from Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, fostering world-class academic governance and ethical excellence.
The Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Educational Society (Regd.), Ujire, manages over 56 premier educational institutions spanning engineering, medical, dental, ayurveda, law, and management.
With a profound legacy of philanthropic service and rural empowerment inspired by Lord Manjunatha Swamy of Dharmasthala, the society is committed to quality, discipline, and moral values in technical education.
The distinguished leaders directing the vision, growth, and societal commitments of the institution.
President
Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala. Philanthropist and Padma Vibhushan awardee directing the educational movement.
Vice President
Vice President, SDM Educational Trust. Guiding infrastructural expansion and educational standards.
Secretary
Secretary, SDM Educational Society, Ujire. Overseeing campus operational excellence and community initiatives.
Principal
Principal, SDM Institute of Technology. Academic administrator spearheading research and outcome-based engineering education.
The supreme governing body overseeing statutory compliances, budget approvals, and academic policies.
| Sl. No. | Member Name | Designation / Background | Council Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rev. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade | President, SDM Educational Society | Chairman |
| 02 | Sri. D. Surendra Kumar | Vice President, SDM Educational Trust | Member |
| 03 | Sri. D. Harshendra Kumar | Secretary, SDM Educational Society | Member |
| 04 | Dr. Satheeshchandra S. | Secretary, SDM Educational Society | Member |
| 05 | Nominee of AICTE | Regional Officer / Ex-Officio (SWRO) | AICTE Nominee |
| 06 | Nominee of VTU | Professor, Visvesvaraya Technological University | University Nominee |
| 07 | Nominee of State Govt. | Director of Technical Education (DTE) Nominee | Govt. Nominee |
| 08 | Dr. Sandeep R. | Principal, SDM Institute of Technology | Member Secretary |
Oversees curriculum delivery, internal evaluations, and university examination regulations.
Coordinates funded project proposals, research centers, patents, and Scopus publications.
Directs corporate recruitment drives, pre-placement soft skill training, and industry MoUs.
Ensures continuous quality enhancement, NBA accreditation criteria, and academic audits.