SDM College of Engineering and Technology

Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (also called SDMCET) is an autonomous private engineering college located in Dharwad in the state of Karnataka, India. It was established in 1979 and is affiliated under Visveswaraiah Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, Karnataka. The institution is approved by All India Coucnil for Technical Education (AICTE).[3] The college is located at Dhavalagiri in Dharwad city.

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology
MottoCompetence:Commitment:Teamwork
TypeAutonomous institution affiliated to VTU[1]
Established1979
PrincipalDr. S. B Vanakudre
Administrative staff
135
Undergraduates580[2]
Postgraduates54[2]
Location
Dharwad
,
Karnataka
,
India

15°25′49.2″N 75°0′53.1″E
AffiliationsVTU
Websitehttp://www.sdmcet.ac.in/

History

SDM College of Engineering and Technology was established in 1979 and was affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwad from commencement till 1998. Since then it has been affiliated to the Visweswaraiah Technological University (VTU), Belgaum.[4]

It is one of the 14 institutions in Karnataka who have got funds from World Bank under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program(TEQIP) - Phase I. The SDMCET campus is also known by the name of Dhavalagiri.

Ranking
  • In 2018 it was ranked as the 53rd best engineering college in India by Outlook.[5]
  • The Week (Indian magazine) has ranked Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology as 67th among the best engineering colleges in India for the year 2019.[6]

Academic programs

The college offers four-year (eight semesters) undergraduate degree course in engineering leading to Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in following branches.

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Electronics and Communication
  • Information Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical

The college offers two-year (four semesters) graduate and postgraduate courses in the following specialisations:

  • Computer-aided Design of Structures (Civil)
  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Digital Electronics (Electronics and Communication)
  • Engineering Analysis and Design (Mechanical)
  • Industrial Automation & Robotics (ME)
  • Information Technology (ISE)
  • Power System Engineering (E&E)

The college has started an M.B.A. course.

Placement activities

The college has conducted placement activity for all its students. The college conducts training in aptitude and soft skill development for students in final and pre-final year for their placement.

Co-curricular activities

The college has co-curricular activities across Karnataka.

Dance groups:

  • Tashan,
  • dmaniax
  • Diversity
  • Poreotix
  • Antaranga

Musical groups:

  • Rapbots
  • Antaranga

Dramatics clubs:

  • Pratibimb
  • Astitva
  • Antaranga

Infrastructure

Each department or branch has its own laboratories as required by the curriculum. Every department has its own computer centre apart from the centralised one. The library has books and journals on subjects taught in the college. There is an auditorium to conduct cultural and other events. The college has a play ground, canteen, a cafeteria joint, bank, an ATM and a post office within the campus.

Hostels

There are five hostels in the campus, three for boys and two for girls. Shalmala was the first hostel to be built and Narmada is the latest boys' hostel.

Events
  • Jnana Dhaare (Global Alumni Meet) : 22 and 23 December 2017.
  • Insignia (A Techno-Cultural fest) is conducted every year in the month of March / April. During the fest, there are several technical and cultural competitions held. Also the grand evening is a live show by noted celebrities. Some such celebrities who have performed at Insignia are Aditi Singh Sharma, Darshan Raval, Siddharth Mahadevan etc. Insignia 2012 was graced by the presence of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, The Missile Man of India.
  • Fiesta (Intra-college Cultural Fest) is conducted every year in the month of October / November / December. During the fest, the students exhibit their talent in the fields of dance, music, instruments, skit, drama and other cultural activities. This helps in encouraging the students and helping them showcase these talents.

Insignia guests

Notable alumni

See also
  • Sri Dharmasthala Ayurvedic college

References
  1. "About SDMCET". Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2008.
  2. "SDM Course Intakes". Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2008.
  3. "List of AICTE approved 'Engineering and Technology'UG'Unaided-PrivateMinority for the state of Karnataka for the academic year :2019-2020". AICTE. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  4. "Belagavi". VTU. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  5. "Top 100 Engineering Colleges In 2018". Outlook Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  6. "Best Colleges in India". The Week Magazine India. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
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