SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital

SDM Medical College Ranking 2025

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SDM Medical College is a well-known institution and several ranking bodies have ranked the institute under different categories. SDM Medical College has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked #34 under the 'Medical' category in the India Today rankings 2025. In the 'Medical' category, SDM Medical College ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

SDM Medical College Ranking

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SDM Medical College Ranking Highlights 2025
SDM Medical College India Today Ranking 2026
Outlook Ranking 2024
SDM Medical College The Week Ranking 2026
SDM Medical College Course Ranking
SDM Medical College Student Reviews

SDM Medical College
SDM Medical College Ranking Highlights 2025

SDM Medical College is one of India’s top institutes. It is ranked #34 by the India Today 2025 under the Medical category. institute is well-known for its well-structured academic curriculum, excellent faculty, and well-laid infrastructure. The SDM Medical College rankings have been explained in the article below:

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Medicine & Health Sciences

India Today, 2026

#34

7th Best among India Today ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2026->

SDM Medical College India Today Ranking 2026

SDM Medical College has received strong ranks by the India Today under the 'Medical' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the India Today 2026. In the 'Medical' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, SDM Medical College's rank is #34, the same as last year's rank in the 'Medical' catego

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2024	2025	2026
Medicine & Health Sciences	35	34	34

SDM Medical College vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2026, SDM Medical College achieved #34 rank under the 'Medical' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as KS Hegde Medical Academy and SMIMS under the India Today 'Medical' category. Check the year-wise comparison of SDM Medical College with other leading institutes below.

SDM Medical College vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Medical 2026
SDM Medical College	34
Era Medical College	32
RPGMC Kangra - Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College	33
KS Hegde Medical Academy	35
SMIMS	36

Similar ranked Medicine & Health Sciences colleges by India Today

Medicine & Health Sciences

College	Ranking
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences	31
Era Medical College	32
RPGMC Kangra	33
SDM Medical College	34
KS Hegde Medical Academy	35
SMIMS	36
BVMC Pune	37

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SDM Medical College
Outlook Ranking 2024

SDM Medical College has received strong ranks by the Outlook under the 'Medical Universities (Private)' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook 2025.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2024
Medicine & Health Sciences	7

SDM Medical College Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

As per the Outlook 2025, SDM Medical College achieved #6 rank under the 'Medical Universities (Private)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as SRM Medical College and Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Santosh University under the Outlook 'Medical Universities (Private)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of SDM Medical College with other leading institutes below.

SDM Medical College vs Other Institutes: Outlook Ranking 2025
College Name	Medical Universities (Private) 2025
SDM Medical College	6
JSS Medical College	4
SMIMS	5
SRM Medical College	7
Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Santosh University	8

Similar ranked Medicine & Health Sciences colleges by Outlook

Medicine & Health Sciences

College	Ranking
JSS Medical College	4
Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences	5
SMIMS	6
SDM Medical College	7
Era Medical College	8
Santosh Medical College And Hospital	9
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute	10

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SDM Medical College The Week Ranking 2026

As per the overall score, SDM Medical College has been placed at a good position by The Week under the 'Medical' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Medical' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend. In 2026, SDM Medical College climbed 3 ranks to #33 rank in the 'Medi

It is to be noted that the institute has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in the 'Medical (Private)' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, SDM Medical College climbed 2 ranks to #16 rank in the 'Medical (Private)' category by The Week ranking.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2024	2025	2026
Medicine & Health Sciences	18	18	16

SDM Medical College vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

SDM Medical College secured #33 rank in the 'Medical' category of The Week 2026 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute and BLDE University. Check out how SDM Medical College compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

SDM Medical College vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Medical 2026
SDM Medical College	33
KIMS - Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences	31
SMIMS	32
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute	34
BLDE University	34

Similar ranked Medicine & Health Sciences colleges by The Week

Medicine & Health Sciences

College	Ranking
BVMC Pune	13
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences	14
SMIMS	15
SDM Medical College	16
BLDE University	17
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute	17
Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research	19

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Course Ranking

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Outlook	7	-	-
India Today	35	34	34
The Week	18	18	16

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SDM Medical College
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3.9/5

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Placements3.8

Infrastructure4.0

Faculty & Course4.0

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money3.5

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3.8

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Great exposure to many booming subjects.

Placements: As I'm currently studying there, I'd like to add that our seniors, almost all of them, are either pursuing a Ph.D. or working in companies such as Shilpa Biologics, Unibic, ICMR, and others. By completing this course, we can join QA & QC as a research assistant, in pharmaceutical industries, and many others.

Infrastructure: Department of RIBS (Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences) has great infrastructure and facilities, even though it is located in a small area. Wi-Fi facility, lab equipment, and instrumentation are sophisticated. Also, the clean room facility, which is rare in universities, adds a plus point. And library facilities are good and easily accessible for students.

Faculty: Faculty members of Biomedical Science provide great insight into all the courses offered. Curriculum is highly advanced and relevant for the future, further studies, especially if a student is planning to get into the research field. As there are many hurdles during the course, whether it is about exams or presentations or projects, but the outcome is completely helpful.

Other: Overall, it's a great choice for a student who's totally into Science. Stem cell, cancer biology, research methodology, and omics, and other subjects, which give exposure to a vast field of Science. NSS, cultural events, competitions, and poster presentations all enhance the learning process. National and international conferences enhance volunteering and participation.

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Placements: Clinical postings are conducted daily in our college. The PG selection ratio of our college is also good. Our batch has a strength of 150+ students, which is very good. Many of our seniors were selected by reputed medical colleges after their PG.

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Jai Gupta

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Batch of 2023

3.8

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A good medical school to learn.

Placements: Our college provides one of the best result among colleges under RGUHS. Even one of my senior was university topper 3 years back. And now she is pursuing her PG from top medical college in Bangalore, and the list goes on. It gets easier if we get to see live cases and then study which goes well here.

Infrastructure: The hostels are well maintained, double seater with common bathroom, we get full balanced diet in our mess, library has all the latest books of collection and one large ground along with basketball court is there and Wi-Fi is provided too in library along with the access for e - learning.

Faculty: Every Saturday our weekly assessment test Is conducted for subjects which helps us to prepare for our entrance exams and faculty here is cooperative who are ready to help on call. The test are so well defined that one can clear doubts conceptually and later ask mentor how to do well.

Other: Every year Dejavu, our college fest is organized.

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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Batch of 2021

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Awesome college with good faculty and good events.

Placements: Placements are too good at least 75% get placed and rest are the people who go for family hospital and higher studies. The highest package is about 15 Lacs and the lowest is average. At least 90% people get internship since they have their own hospitals and they offer based on the interest of roles.

Infrastructure: Hostel is clean and spacious and there are different types of rooms are available. Mess food are good and there are different mess available and with all dishes and college course is good I am enjoying my course, I am getting so much of practical exposure.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and they are available at the campus for students and students can directly have word to the faculty. Well trained faculty members are there and they focus on theory and practical both the sides as being a doctor practical and theory both are important. Course makes us industry ready since we have practical information too.

Other: I choose this course since I wanted to become doctor and campus life is very good and so many events happen at college.

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Prabhnoor Sandhu

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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Good for the MBBS ones.

Placements: They place the students whom percentage is above 80-90% in this college and it is a good college for admission for the student's who are interested to became MBBS Masters and want to became an doctor so, my suggestion is that you must centre your name in it!

Infrastructure: It has very good facilities and infrastructure with good Wi-Fi library and good sports game in this college and it is a good college for admission for the student's who are interested to became MBBS Masters and want to became an doctor so, my suggestion is that you must centre your name in it!

Faculty: The level of papers are medium this college and it is a good college for admission for the student's who are interested to became MBBS Masters and want to became an doctor so, my suggestion is that you must centre your name in it! Good for all the MBBS .

Other: Scholarships must be added moreit is a good college for admission for the student's who are interested to became MBBS Masters and want to became an doctor so, my suggestion is that you must centre your name in it! Good for all the MBBS .

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All is best nothing is bad about this college.

Placements: 90 percent were placed the lowest was 60000 and the highest was 125000 Hospital Sdm hospital Nurse All is best nothing is bad about this college all hostel n college is best teaching is also good nothing is bad here all are friendly and supportive towards students.

Infrastructure: All was best n clean The food and hostel is well maintained all is well maintained no unnecessary issues of the hostel All the faculty is best no prom Of having anything you can go for it because you will find it very clean and well maintained go for it.

Faculty: All teachers are best I teaching Yesss Exams were difficult 50 percent Everything is best About exams n all have to study well and score good here because the more we. Learn is good here you can pass here because teaching is really good here go for it.

Other: Can know the nature of patient All is best All events are best.

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Can SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital be considered as a reputed Institute?

Answered 2 years ago

The flagship courses offered at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital are UG Diploma, B.Sc., M.Sc., Certificate, GNM, MBBS, PG Diploma, MD, MS. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, SDM College of Medical Scien

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Which major specializations are available at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital?

Answered 2 years ago

SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses including 8 UG and 29 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital has specializations such as UG Diploma specializations in Radiology & Imaging Scie

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Beginner-Level 1

What are the courses that SDM Medical College offers?

Answered 2 years ago

Courses offered by SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital are UG Diploma, B.Sc., M.Sc., Certificate, GNM, MBBS, PG Diploma, MD, MS. These courses are in the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences, Nursing, Science. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital offers specializations such as UG Di

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Beginner-Level 1

Does SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital provide good placement facilities?

Answered 2 years ago

SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital has been rated 4 on placements on the basis of reviews done by students.

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How many seats are available at SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital for all courses combined?

Answered 2 years ago

SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital courses are approved by eminent Government bodies such as INC, NMC. The combined seats available for various programmes provided by SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital goes up to 534.

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