Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (SDMU) was founded in 2018, and it mainly focuses on medical, dental, nursing and physiotherapy programs. It has also been approved by UGC, INC, NMC and DCI. One of the best things about the university is that it provides several programmes which are affordable for students, support scholarships programs and provides advanced facilities to all the students, such as advanced labs and research facilities. The campus is very vibrant, and it supports learning and practical skills. Furthermore, the university also focuses on the holistic growth and upliftment of every student.
To know more about the university, find the overview below-
Key Highlights
Find the key details related to the university tabulated below-
| Feature | Details |
| Name | SDMU |
| Accreditation | UGC/NMC/DCI/INC |
| Vice-Chancellor | Niranjan Kumar |
| Pro-VC | V Jeevandhar Kumar |
| Registrar | Chidendra Shettar |
| Campus | Dharwad, Karnataka |
| Programs | Medical/Dental/Nursing |
| Research | Advanced labs |
| Placements | Healthcare networks |
| Infrastructure | Hostels/Libraries |
Admission Process
The admission process can be followed step by step below-
The first step is to apply online through the official website at and then appear in entrance exams such as CAT, CUET, and others.
The submission of academic transcripts and required documents will be done.
The shortlisted candidates must undergo an interview and counselling.
The selection will be based on scores and merit secured by the student in the exam.
Eligibility Criteria
The criteria are mentioned below-
- The criteria for undergraduate studies are the completion of 12th grade with aggregate marks from a recognised board.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The university offers scholarships based on-
- Post-Matric Scholarship
- Merit-cum-Means Aid
- SC/ST Welfare Schemes
- Karnataka SSP Portal Grants
Important Links
Find all the important links below to get direct access to all the latest information-
| Description | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Admissions Portal | Click here |
| Leadership Team | Click here |
| Overview Page | Click here |
| Annual Report | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Yes, SDMU is fully approved by UGC.
Ans.SDMU primarily focuses on health sciences.
Ans. Dr. Niranjan Kumar serves as the Vice-Chancellor.
Ans. State and merit-based scholarships are available at SDMU.
Ans. SDMU offers modern hostels and labs
Disclaimer
The above information is provided for student guidance. For accurate and updated admission details, eligibility, and CUET subject combinations, please refer to the official AMU website:
https://www.amu.ac.in and the NTA CUET portal:
https://cuet.nta.nic.in
We are not the official CUET or AMU website. Our goal is to simplify and compile information for easy access

