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SDM Residential Pre-University College

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Residential Pre-University College located in Ujire, a small town near Dharmasthala in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. Residential college is one of the premier colleges in Karnataka, providing opportunities to students from all around the state. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, the President of SDME Society decided to start a separate Pre-University Science College for boys at Ujire to meet the growing demand. As a result, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Residential Pre-University College was started on 01.07.2003. It admits students only for the science stream for I year and II year Pre-University classes.

The President of S.D.M.E. Society Padmabhushan Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Vice Presidents Sri. D. Surendra Kumar and Prof. S Prabhakar, Secretaries Sri. D. Harshendra Kumar and Dr.Satheeschandra S have a keen interest towards this college and provide guidance, suggestions and inspirations which have made this college grow in leaps and bounds. As a result, this college attracts students not only from all over Karnataka but also from outside Karnataka. The students of this college receive a special recognition everywhere. There are eight sections altogether including four sections in both I year and II Year. The maximum capacity of each section is 40 and thus a maximum of 160 students each in I PUC and II PUC get opportunities to pursue their education. Right from its inception, the college has been receiving excellent results every year. The college provides quality education, and it makes every effort in this regard. Besides the quality education it provides ample opportunity to students to bring out their hidden talents. They take part in curricular and non-curricular activities too. They are trained to face challenges and equipped with skills.

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SDME Society

The Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational [SDME] Society, Ujire®, was established with the primary objective of making education both accessible and affordable to rural youth. Guided by its hallmark vision—”Adding Value into Education”—the Society today oversees 56 educational institutions across Karnataka, spanning from Kindergarten to Doctoral Studies. These institutions offer high-quality education across diverse disciplines, including General Education, Law, Technical, Medical, and Management Studies. Emphasizing both value-based learning and industry-relevant skill Component, the SDME Society ensures its students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of a dynamic world.

Principal’s Message

Sri Sunil Pandith

In today's world, competition is evident in every field, and education is no exception. However, in recent times, some schools and colleges have focused solely on training students to score high marks, often neglecting the development of emotional intelligence and social responsibility among children. Despite this trend, there are educational institutions that regard students as the nation's most valuable asset and are committed to their holistic development. Our responsibility extends beyond helping students achieve academic success; it is to shape them into responsible, ethical, and virtuous citizens. Under the experienced guidance of Poojya Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, our institution has earned a distinguished reputation for imparting value-based education.

Poojya Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, President of our institution, established this college in 2004 with the vision of providing Pre-University (PU) students with value-based, psychological, and holistic education. Since its inception, the college has consistently achieved outstanding academic results. In recognition of its excellence in both curricular and co-curricular activities, the college has been awarded 'A' Grade Recognition by the Department of Pre-University Education, Government of Karnataka.

Furthermore, in the 2025 Silicon India Educational Survey, our college was recognized as one of the Top 10 Prestigious Colleges in Karnataka, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and all-round student development.

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