Dharmaadhikari, Reformer, Educationist, Philosopher and Philanthropist, Dr. Veerendra Heggade is a multidimensional individual. Significantly, what truly defines Dr. Heggade’s contribution is his determined and consistent service to the nation.
S D M College, Ujire is an autonomous college under Mangalore University. Founded in 1966, the college offers Bachelors and Masters Programmes in a serene campus at the foothills of the Western Ghats in Karnataka (India). The college is a recognized centre for research programmes of Mangalore University and Kannada University Hampi. Managed by SDM Educational Society, it is headed by the visionary, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala.
The institution is known for its unique initiatives that range from cultural to sports. Attributes such as SDM Kalavaibhava, Guinness records by students, and even designer canteens define our ethos. While we consistently adapt to novelty, what remains constant is intensity in learning.
The library shelves more than a lakh books and non book collections. Having seating of more than 400, it provides 20 unique services to make reading a pleasure.
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Career Guidance Center offers programmes in the area of skill development, placement training etc. We invite companies of repute for campus recruitment.
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UGC – College with Potential for Excellence
NAAC- Re-accredited at ‘A’ grade (CGPA 3.61 /4)
NIRF – Placed in 2nd band (between 151 & 200)
Student space allows students to track their progress record at the institution. Here, students can
access notifications, schedules, customized progress portfolios and more.
Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College Ujire, located at the foothills of the Western Ghats is an education hub you will connect to on levels you’ve not known before, as have the nearly 3000 students studying currently.
Under graduate, post graduate and research programs delivered by expert faculty and facilitated by a number of innovative platforms make for a memorable learning experience. SDM Institutions are known for the inclination inspired towards well-being of the society, social initiatives and cultural orientation alongside quality education. SDM experience enables a student to grow into a holistic asset, which is why we attract students from around the country who seek to grow as individuals alongside formal education.
The institution publishes a fortnightly e-journal to keep the stakeholders informed about the curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities on the campus. The publication comprises of Principal’s Desk, major events held at the college and at the department levels, participation and achievements of staff and students. The E Journal is sent to the registered emails of alumni, management and the stakeholders.
The process of conducting online internal exams for undergraduate and postgraduate students was introduced at SDM 8 years ago in 2010. Generally, the second internal exams of every semester are conducted online, where students have to answer 25 multiple choice questions. The results are generated instantly after the completion of the test. This examination process for internals in unique to SDM.
Also, exams that require essay type answers for tests such as Kannada, English and Journalism are also conducted online. The range of subjects in this area shall soon expand.
This system of online exams not only enables students and faculty to cope with the modern ways of education, but also prepares them with prior exposure to major entrance exams conducted in the country or abroad.
The widely adapted concept of student faculty has its success model at SDM. Students from final year degree are screened and provided opportunities to conduct a maximum of 8 classes for their juniors. A remuneration is also provided to students who volunteer to take part in this process. Not only does this feature provide the students with experience and some extra income, the process has been noted to inspire students to further pursue teaching career. A number of students who excelled in this process have eventually become a part of the vast SDM faculty group. This feature is one of the most successful features of SDMC Ujire.
