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