SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Dharwad, represents Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade’s bold and forwardthinking vision to advance Technical and Technological education in North Karnataka. Spread across a sprawling 72-acre lush green campus, SDMCET is one of the top autonomous colleges celebrated not only for its scenic environment but also for its dynamic academic ecosystem. The campus itself is a model of sustainability, featuring solar panels on all building rooftops, with net metering allowing surplus energy to be sold back to the grid, effectively reducing overall energy and cooking gas expenditures.
Under the leadership of Secretary – SDME Society, Dharwad, the college places a strong emphasis on academic excellence and faculty development. A structured Quality Improvement Program encourages faculty to pursue doctoral studies with substantial incentives, resulting in over 65% of engineering faculty holding doctoral degrees.
The academic curriculum spans eight semesters, with the final semester dedicated almost entirely to internships and industry placements. This practical approach has yielded impressive placement outcomes, with some students securing international offers with packages as high as over ₹47 lakhs per annum. The college boasts an active alumni network of over 30,000 professionals globally who contribute regularly to mentoring current students, thereby strengthening industry-academia connections.
AT A GLANCE
- First in North Karnataka to be accredited by the NBA.
- Among few to gain World Bank TEQIP (Phases I & II) grants for quality and innovation.
- 18+ funded projects and regular patent filings.
- Home to the Bosch-Rexroth Center of Excellence.
- The highest package reaching 47 LPA.
COURSES OFFERED
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
B.E. / B.Tech:
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Information Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
M.E. / M.Tech
- Computer Science Engineering
- Digital Electronics
- Computer Aided Design of Structures
- Power Systems Engineering
- Engineering Analysis and Design
- Electric Vehicle Technology
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
DOCTORATE PROGRAMS
Ph.D.
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
Demonstrating strong social responsibility, the college has adopted six nearby villages, where faculty and students visit regularly to engage in school teaching, adult education, digital literacy, and addressing local technical challenges.
Riding the Tech Wave
Keeping pace with emerging technology trends, SDMCET has plans of introducing few of the new-age B.E. programs in cutting-edge fields such as Cybersecurity, Data Science, Robotics & Automation, Internet of Things, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Smart Manufacturing, which includes automation, robotics, and 3D printing. These additions aim to prepare students for the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Wellness First
SDMCET also prioritizes holistic wellness and extracurricular development. Yoga classes are nearly mandatory for first-year students, promoting physical and mental health from the onset. The institution has invested ₹5 Crores in an internationalstandard indoor sports facility with four badminton courts, complemented by large outdoor playgrounds with advanced subsurface drainage systems to prevent waterlogging.
Research at the Core
Research and collaboration lie at the heart of the college’s mission. SDMCET fosters an integrated research culture, actively participating in National Science Day events and winning numerous awards. Its multidisciplinary collaborations extend across the university’s medical, dental, and physiotherapy institutes to develop innovative technologydriven solutions to real-world problems.
“SDMCET is a 46 year-old leading engineering institution in the state and among the top private sector engineering colleges nationally. We offer eight undergraduate programs and seven PG programs including an MBA. Given the dynamic technology landscape, we’re planning new specializations in the years to come”
