Page 6 - SDM University Prospectus 2022-23

Prospectus 2022-23

About the University:

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (SDM University) was formed on December 19,
2018 as a State Private University of Karnataka State in Sattur, Dharwad, under the Shri
Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Act

The University has been sponsored by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational (SDME)
Society, Ujire, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, a premier non-profit Educational Society. This
Society operates under the auspices of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala and under the excellent
leadership of Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade, the Chancellor of the University. Dr. Niranjan
Kumar, a well-known plastic surgeon, is the first Vice Chancellor of the University.

SDM University is the first private university in the country that has incorporated digital
assessments right from the time of its inception, where students write their exams on e-pads,
making it easier for them. It is also highly accepted by the evaluators who perform the digital
evaluation with "zero error correction". In comparison to traditional procedures, the results are
also announced quickly.

The University's Chancellor is a visionary leader whose ambition was to establish an affordable
Centre of Excellence in Medical Education and Healthcare for the people of North Karnataka. The
University and its constituent institutions provide exceptional education and healthcare under the
skilled leadership of the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor. The University provides a very conducive
environment throughout the campus, with contemporary infrastructure, hostels and nutritional
meals.

Objectives of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University:
▪ The University was founded with the intention of contributing to the region's development.
▪ Providing all students with access to affordable higher education.
▪ Providing high-quality health care at an affordable price.
▪ Increasing the number of qualified healthcare practitioners and skilled workers to satisfy
global demand.
▪ Providing employment opportunities.
▪ Develop faculty and student exchange programmes and research collaborations with national
and international institutions of excellence.
▪ To broaden the scope of global knowledge by providing a platform for teaching, learning,
research, and development on a variety of levels. Currently, in healthcare, research and will
eventually in other fields.

The University’s strengths:
▪ A leader with a vision.
▪ A strong and experienced sponsoring body to ensure long-term viability.
▪ Qualified, experienced and committed teaching faculty for high-quality instruction, learning,
training, and evaluation.
▪ Cutting-edge infrastructure, sufficient resources and long-term viability.
▪ Adequate clinical material for students' education and training.
▪ Retention of employees.
▪ Adequate research opportunities.