Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (SDM University) was established on 19th December 2018 as a State Private University at Sattur, Dharwad. SDM University was established under Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Act 2018 and this University has been sponsored by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society (SDM Educational Society), Ujire, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka State. The Chancellor of this University is Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade who is also the President of SDM Educational Society and Dharmadhikari (Head) of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala.
SDM Educational Society which is a non-profit making Society which has been in the field of Education and Healthcare since 1903 dating back to the starting of Siddhavana Gurukula by the Heggades of Dharmasthala. This legacy is continued and brought to its present glory by Shri D. Veerendra Heggade spearheading the activities of more than 55 premier Academic and Professional institutions spread across the Karnataka State.
The professional higher education streams Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Management, Law, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Social Sciences which adds glory to SDM University and SDM Educational Society.
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara University.
The University will set the highest standards of teaching and learning. awakening the intelligence of the students and nurturing the creativity hidden in them by creating an environment where the ancient wisdom blends with modern science, to transform them into whole human beings to face the challenges.
The University functions with the mission to ensure the journey of education is inspiring, pleasant and enjoyable to attract best of the Teachers and Students. The objective of the University is to transform the students of today to be a Leader of tomorrow, a better human being and to produce passionate teachers.
Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade, Hon'ble Chancellor
The President of
SDM Educational Society and he is the Chancellor of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University as the President of the Sponsoring Body. Hon'ble Chancellor has nominated to Rajya Sabha by the Government of India recognizing his significant contribution in the field of Social Service and Rural Development.
A visionary Leader with a dream to start a Centre of Excellence in Medical Education and Healthcare for the people of North Karnataka Region at an affordable cost. By starting this Centre of Excellence, the Chancellor would like to become an effective partner in Nation building. Poojya Shri Heggade is the multidimensional individual, reformer, Educationist, philosopher and philanthropist. He has contributed over 5 decades in the field of Religion, Education, Social Service, Economic and this has contrancellor is involved in the Rural Development in a big way through Shree Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Program (SKDRDP) which has attracted Nation wide.
Awards and Recognition to the Chancellor.
Poojya Shri D. Veerendra Heggade has been bestowed with many awards and titles including the Padma Vibhushan (the 2nd highest civilian award of the Country) and Karnataka Ratna Award (the Highest Award of State of Karnataka) for his extensive work towards social reformation and communal harmony.
Dr. Niranjan Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SDM University
Arenowned its founding Vice Chancellor. Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Dharwad as Chancellor. Under his able leadership, SDM University and its constituent institutions are in growing at rapid pace.
SDM University provides ditonducive environment for study by providing state-of-the-art facilities like Library, Auditorium Laboratories, high-end Equipments state-of-the-art Rooms, Hostels & hygienici Mess, Indoor and Outdoor sports, Multigym faciClass Roomming pool etc., The University has highly qualified, experienced and concilities, teaching faculty.
SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital is backed by 1250 bedded Hospital including super speciality and Craniofacial Surgery services at an affordable cost. SDM University campus is Ragging free from the inception of its Institutions.
