About SDM College of Engineering & Technology Dharwad
SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) is a private engineering college located in Dharwad, Karnataka, managed by the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) Educational Society. Approved by AICTE and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), SDMCET is one of the prominent private engineering institutions in Hubli-Dharwad, with an intake of 300 students across BTech disciplines.
The SDM Educational Society, backed by the prestigious Dharmasthala temple trust, manages multiple educational institutions across Karnataka including SDM Medical College in Dharwad, SDM Dental College and several other professional institutions. This institutional network gives SDMCET the backing of one of Karnataka's most trusted educational organisations.
Courses Offered at SDMCET Dharwad
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech — Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Civil Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
| BTech — Information Science and Engineering | 4 years | 60 | KCET / COMEDK |
Admission Process
KCET: Qualify KCET and participate in KEA's online counselling. SDMCET is listed under Dharwad district. For students from Dharwad, Hubli, Gadag and Haveri districts, SDMCET provides quality private engineering education within the Hubli-Dharwad twin-city complex.
COMEDK: COMEDK qualifiers apply through COMEDK's centralised process.
SDM Trust — Dharmasthala Heritage
The Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara temple in Dharmasthala (Dakshina Kannada) is one of Karnataka's most revered pilgrimage sites and runs extensive social welfare, healthcare and educational programmes across the state through the SDM Educational Society. The trust's deep community commitment, transparent administration and focus on values-based education give SDM institutions a strong reputation for institutional integrity across Karnataka. For SDMCET, this backing means consistent management quality and a trusted brand that employers in North Karnataka recognise.
Hubli-Dharwad — North Karnataka's Commercial Hub
Hubli-Dharwad is Karnataka's second largest urban agglomeration and the commercial capital of North Karnataka. Hubli hosts significant railway wagon manufacturing (Texmaco Rail), pharmaceutical companies (Cipla, Lupin manufacturing units), HDMC (Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation) and a growing IT sector with Infosys BPM and Wipro BPO operations. IIT Dharwad, established in 2016 and based near Hubli, elevates the academic ecosystem of the region, providing research collaboration and technology interaction opportunities for SDMCET faculty and students.
Infrastructure
- Computing labs with development tools for CSE and ISE
- Electronics and ECE lab
- Mechanical workshop
- Civil engineering lab
- Central library with VTU curriculum materials
- Hostel facilities for outstation students
- Sports facilities shared with the SDM campus complex
Career Scope
SDMCET Dharwad graduates participate in VTU Dharwad zone pooled placement drives. IT companies including Infosys, Wipro and Capgemini recruit from the Hubli-Dharwad zone. Mechanical Engineering graduates access Hubli's railway manufacturing, pharmaceutical machinery and agro-processing industries. The SDM alumni network across North Karnataka provides strong regional referral pathways for graduates seeking local employment in the Hubli-Dharwad commercial ecosystem.