SDM College of Engineering and Technology – Overview
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Dharwad, was established in 1979 under the SDME Society. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. SDMCET is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade and holds NBA accreditation for select programmes. It is consistently ranked among the top private engineering colleges in India.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering & Technology (SDMCET) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Location | Dhavalagiri, Dharwad, Karnataka (15 km from Hubballi) |
| Type | Private, Self-Financing, Autonomous |
| Affiliation | VTU, Belagavi | UGC, New Delhi |
| Approvals | AICTE | NAAC ‘A’ | NBA Accredited |
| Total Courses | 23 courses at UG, PG and PhD levels |
| Connectivity | 6 km from Dharwad Bus Terminal; 3 km from Dharwad Railway Station; Hubballi Airport 16 km |
Courses & Fees
SDMCET offers 9 UG and 8 PG engineering programmes along with an MBA and PhD. Popular UG branches include CSE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Electronics & Communication Engineering.
| Course | Annual Fee (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| BE (All Branches) | INR 1.25 – 4.50 Lakhs per annum |
| M.Tech (All Specialisations) | Contact Admissions Office |
| MBA | Contact Admissions Office |
| PhD | Contact Admissions Office |
| Hostel Fee (per annum) | INR 27,150 |
Placements
SDMCET has a strong placement record. Over 106 recruiters participated in the 2024 placement process. The 2025 placements saw 374 students placed across various companies.
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Package (2024) | INR 43.94 LPA |
| Average Package (2024) | INR 6.59 LPA |
| Highest Package (2025) | INR 16 LPA |
| Students Placed (2025) | 374 students |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Sony, Radyses, and 100+ companies |
Cutoff Ranks 2024
Admissions to BE programmes at SDMCET are based on KCET and COMEDK UGET scores. Below are the 2024 closing ranks for the General category.
| Exam / Course | Closing Rank (General, 2024) |
|---|---|
| KCET – General Category | Below 16,000 (top branches) |
| COMEDK – BE CSE | 29,571 |
| COMEDK – BE ECE | 93,641 |
| Admission Mode | KCET / COMEDK UGET / Karnataka PGCET (PG) |
Rankings
| Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| Times Engineering Ranking 2025 | 127th in India |
| Collegedunia (Engineering) 2025 | 709th in India |
| Industry Reputation | Consistently ranked among top 50 private engineering colleges in India |
| Accreditation | NAAC ‘A’ | NBA |
Campus & Infrastructure
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Hostel | Hostel for boys and girls with quality food, maintained premises |
| Library | Well-furnished library with modern and classic engineering references |
| Sports Complex | Sports complex with indoor and outdoor facilities |
| Labs | Modern equipment labs across all engineering departments |
| Medical Facility | On-campus medical care for students |
Scholarships
| Scholarship | Details |
|---|---|
| Government Scholarships | SC/ST/OBC fee concessions via Karnataka Government |
| SDME Society Scholarships | Merit-based scholarships offered by the parent SDME Society |
| National Scholarship Portal | Students eligible to apply under NSP schemes |
Faculty & Academics
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Teaching Quality | Highly cooperative faculty known for excellent teaching quality |
| Departments | CSE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, ECE, MBA, M.Tech (multiple specialisations), PhD |
| Research & Development | Active R&D culture with industry collaboration |
| Student Activities | Drama clubs, dance, art, cultural events, sports meets |
| Autonomous Status | Autonomous institution with flexibility in curriculum design |
Apply to SDMCET Dharwad 2025-26
Admissions open for BE, M.Tech, MBA and PhD. Apply through KCET or COMEDK UGET today.