SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Shri 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).[2] The college is located at Dhavalagiri in Dharwad city.
Motto | Competence, Commitment, Teamwork |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1979 |
Accreditation | AICTE, National Board of Accreditation, National Assessment and Accreditation Council |
Chairman | Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade |
Principal | Dr. K. Gopinath |
Administrative staff | 135 |
Undergraduates | 580[1] |
Postgraduates | 54[1] |
Location | , , 15°25′49.2″N 75°0′53.1″E |
Campus | Urban, 72 acres (29 ha) |
Colors | White and red |
Affiliations | Autonomous institute under VTU |
Website | http://www.sdmcet.ac.in/ |
The institute contains 17 academic departments and awards undergraduate, graduate and post graduate degrees. Established in 1979, It is one of the first self-financed colleges in India.[3]
Organisation & administration
Governing Council
Sl. No. | Name of the Member | Designation in GC | Category/Nature | |
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1 | Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade | Chairman | Management | |
2 | Sri. D. Surendra Kumar | Member | Mangement | |
3 | Dr. Satheeshchandra S | Member | Management | |
4 | Sri. Jeevandhar Kumar | Member | Mangement | |
5 | Dr. D. K. Subramanian | Member | Academician | |
6 | Prof. Devanand Padha | Member | UGC Nominee | |
7 | Prof. Vaman Gudi | Member | AICTE Nominee | |
8 | Dr. J. K. Kittur | Member | VTU Nominee | |
9 | Sri. Aravind Bellad | Member | Alumni, Industry Representative and sitting MLA | |
10 | Dr. Keshava Joshi | Member | Faculty Representative | |
11 | Prof. Mrs. Savitri Raju | Member | Faculty Representative | |
12 | Ms. Raksha S Naikar | Invited Member | Student | |
13 | Mr. Vasant Algur | Invited Member | Student | |
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Member Secretary | Principal |
Principal's Office
Principal of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering & Technology, Dharwad | |
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Incumbent K. Gopinath since NA | |
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Abbreviation | Prin |
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Residence | SDMCET campus |
Seat | SDM College of Engineering and Technology |
Term length | 4 years |
Constituting instrument | NA |
Formation | 1979 |
First holder | NA |
Website | sdmcet |
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.
Campus
SDMCET campus is spread over 72 acres (290,000 m2) with its impressive architecture, lush verdant woods and landscaped gardens, provides an idyllic environment to engage in technology, academics and learning. SDMCET has a world-class infrastructure that facilitates excellence in teaching, research, and other professional activities.
The campus is surrounded by orchards and trees, and is considered one of the greenest campuses in the state of Karnataka. It also has a Ganesh temple (Worship place) within the campus.
Library is centrally located in the campus housed in independent building having a plinth area of over 2500 Sq mtrs, having total seating capacity of 550 students at a time. Library is automated by using EASYLIB-Library management software. It is a multi-user package for effective management of a library from all aspects. Online catalogue of the library and the e-resources can be accessed on the campus network. The library subscribes to nearly 121 Technical Periodicals and More than 8600 International e-journals from IEL, Springer Link, Taylor and Francis, Science Direct and ProQuest. In addition there are more than 2000 Bound volumes of journals, 2500 CD’s & DVD’S, & IS Standards.
Notable alumni
- Aravind Bellad, M.L.A. and businessman
- Pravin Godkhindi, Noted Flute Artist
- Pankaj Jain, professor of religious studies, film studies, and sustainability
- Shirish Kunder , Bollywood personality.
See also
References
- "SDM Course Intakes". Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2008.
- "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.
- DHNS. "Private engineering college a public authority, must give info, says KIC". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2022 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 15 July 2022.
- "Top 100 Engineering Colleges In 2018". Outlook Magazine. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
- "Best Colleges in India". The Week Magazine India. Retrieved 5 November 2019.