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SDM College of Engineering and Technology Ranking 2024: India Today, Times

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SDM College of Engineering and Technology Rankings
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SDM College of Engineering and Technology, a top-tier institution, has been ranked by multiple national ranking bodies for its performance in various fields. In the India Today 2024 'Engineering (Private)' rankings, SDM College of Engineering and Technology achieved the #78 rank.

SDM College of Engineering and Technology Ranking

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India Today Ranking 2025
Outlook Ranking 2025
SDM College of Engineering and Technology The Week Ranking 2025
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SDM College of Engineering and Technology Course Ranking
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SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Ranking Highlights

Consistently performing well in national rankings, SDM College of Engineering and Technology is recognized by leading rankings entities, including India Today, Outlook-ICARE, Times, etc. across various categories. These rankings showcase the institution's achievements over the years. For further details on Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology rankings, go through the details provided below.

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B.E. / B.Tech

Times, 2025

#127

20th Best among Times ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2025->

SDM College of Engineering and Technology
India Today Ranking 2025

As per the overall score, SDM College of Engineering and Technology has been placed at a good position by the India Today under the 'Engineering (Private)' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. One can observe that, in the 'Engineering (Private)' category, the institute's ranks have improved in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2024, SDM College of Engineering and Tech

The 'Engineering' category rankings of the institute have shown an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, SDM College of Engineering and Technology climbed 9 ranks to #106 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the India Today ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.

Explore the SDM College of Engineering and Technology latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	115	106	97

SDM College of Engineering and Technology Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

SDM College of Engineering and Technology secured #78 rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category of India Today 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Manav Rachna University and GMR Institute of Technology - GMRIT. Check out how SDM College of Engineering and Technology compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

SDM College of Engineering and Technology vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	Engineering (Private) 2024
SDM College of Engineering and Technology	78
Amity University Jaipur	76
OPJU - OP Jindal University, Raigarh	77
Manav Rachna University	79
GMR Institute of Technology - GMRIT	80

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SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Outlook Ranking 2025

Over the years, SDM College of Engineering and Technology has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the Outlook-ICARE 2024. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score.

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

SDM College of Engineering and Technology Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

According to the Outlook-ICARE ranking 2024, SDM College of Engineering and Technology received #19 rank in the 'Engineering (Private)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Woxen University, and VNR VJIET for Outlook-ICARE rankings under the 'Engineering (Private)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of SDM College of Engineering and Technology with other top institutes:

SDM College of Engineering and Technology vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2024
College Name	Engineering (Private) 2024
SDM College of Engineering and Technology	19
Manipal University Jaipur	17
BVCOE	18
Woxen University	20
VNR VJIET	21

SDM College of Engineering and Technology
The Week Ranking 2025

Category	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	70

SDM College of Engineering and Technology Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

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SDM College of Engineering and Technology	70
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SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Times Ranking 2025

Times has positioned SDM College of Engineering and Technology in the 'Engineering' category, providing it with a commendable score overall. Students can refer to the table below for more details about the SDM College of Engineering and Technology ranking by the Times:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	106	71	127

SDM College of Engineering and Technology Ranking
Times Ranking Comparison

As per the latest Times 2023 ranking, SDM College of Engineering and Technology has achieved rank #106, while the DY Patil Akurdi has been ranked at #104. Refer to the table below for the Times's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

SDM College of Engineering and Technology vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2023
College Name	Engineering 2023
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology	106
DY Patil Akurdi	104
Sanskriti University	105
MITS Colleges	107
Aditya Engineering College	108

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B.E. / B.Tech

College	Ranking
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering Compare	123
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SDM College of Engineering and Technology	127
IIIT Pune Compare	128
M.S. Engineering College Compare	129
Gandhi Engineering College Compare	130

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SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Course Ranking

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
India Today	115	106	97
The Week	-	-	70
Times	106	71	127

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SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Placements3.7

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course4

Campus Life4.3

Value for Money4.1

What students say about Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology

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Many reputed companies, like Dell, Amazon, Walmart, Tribune Turbines, TCS, Accenture, etc., visit the college for placements.

Based on 39 Reviews

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There are actually no placements for mechanical students, and the students who get placements are generally placed into IT companies such as Accenture, TCS etc.

Based on 22 Reviews

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B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It has strong academics and good infrastructure. Placements vary by department.

Placements: 78% of students get placed in the electronics and communication course. The minimum starting package offered is 3.5 LPA, and the highest salary package offered in our course is 12 LPA. Accenture, Intel, and IBM are the top recruiting companies for our course. 40% of students got internships from our course in companies like Intel and Dell. Design engineer is the top role offered in our course.

Infrastructure: It is spread over 70 acres of an oasis in North Karnataka. SDMCET, Dharwad, has impressive architecture, lush verdant woods, and a landscaped garden. It 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.

Faculty: SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad generally receives positive feedback regarding its teachers, with many reviewers describing them as helpful, experienced, and knowledgeable. The college also emphasizes technical skills training and has collaborations with industries to enhance students' skill sets. Some students might find the course curriculum slightly outdated. It is considered to cover the necessary material comprehensively. Exams are conducted fairly, and the pass percentage is generally good.

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025Read More

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B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Facilities and study environment are good.

Placements: Placements in our college are good. All my seniors are placed in good companies with good packages. Overall, almost all students are placed. It depends on our hard work, though. Companies come to all the branches and conduct interviews, so it's a good college.

Infrastructure: All the facilities are available, like Wi-Fi, fans, lights, and clean washrooms. The food in the mess is really good. There's a hostel day when they give us mango milkshake, and it's too yummy. Overall, the food in the mess is great compared to other colleges.

Faculty: You can gain good knowledge here, and the teachers are good and helpful with every doubt. The teaching is also good. We also have makeup exams and makeup internal assessments, which is a good part because it helps us improve our academic marks. Overall, it's good.

Other: My course is Electronics and Communication, and it's a good branch.

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025Read More

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B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.2

4Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The college is great, which makes students learn practically.

Placements: 99.65% of students are placed in the past year. The highest package offered is 32 LPA in the last year from our college. The lowest package is 3 LPA and the average package is 6 LPA. The top recruiting companies for our course are Wipro, Bosch, Dell, Amazon, and Mercedes-Benz. Approximately 50% of students secured internships in Bosch, Marco Polo, Infosys, Google and many more companies. The top roles offered are software engineer, backend engineer, and design engineer.

Infrastructure: Facilities provided to students are great. We are provided with great lab facilities with good computers. The library has many books to read from. Hostels are great and there are 3 hostels for boys. All hostels are maintained cleanly. The food in the mess is also great with full vegetarian meals. Sports facilities are very good and sports sir is friendly too.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and interactive. They teach very well and are thorough about the teaching. The teaching quality is great. The course curriculum is relevant, and the teaching provided makes us industry-ready. They teach us practically not just by making us memorize. However, they also prepare us for real-time problems. Semester exams in our college are pretty tough as the college is VTU-affiliated and follows the VTU syllabus. The pass percentage is above 40%. The department faculty members teach well and clear doubts if we have any. They are very interactive in the class.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in coding. The best thing about my course is the flexibility I get. I would improve the limited languages being taught to us. Many events and fests are organised compared to other colleges. The campus is usually crowded with students but it is very spacious. The campus surroundings are good as many useful shops like stationery and bakery are there. Scholarship opportunities are available too.

Reviewed on 20 May 2025Read More

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Shreya S Mahalingshetti Verified Icon

B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A fantastic experience at SDM College

Placements: The placement percentage at our college is strong, around 60-70%. The highest package goes over 40 LPA, with the lowest at 3 LPA. Many companies, including DELL, Walmart, and TCS, visit the campus, providing high internship placement rates.

Infrastructure: The college boasts excellent infrastructure, including a conveniently located library, well-equipped classrooms and labs, and clean and comfortable hostels with delicious food. The affordable canteen and lush green campus enhance the overall student experience.

Faculty: The course faculty are highly qualified and experienced, delivering excellent instruction. The curriculum effectively prepares us for placements by covering all essential topics. The challenging, application-based semester exams encourage active engagement with the subject matter.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2024Read More

Prajwal G Hoolageri Verified Icon

B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2025

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Good infrastructure and green campus, but not satisfied with teachers, administration, and syllabus.

Placements: Around 30% of students are getting placed but it's still the start of our final year so we are expecting more to go. The highest package for now is 11.5 LPA, the lowest is 3.6 LPA, and the average is around 8 LPA. London Stock Exchange is the top recruiter. 70% of the students got their internships through referrals and the selection process. SDE , backend engineer, GET, etc. are the top roles offered.

Infrastructure: The college has WiFi, good ambience, an indoor stadium, temple , library, study room, labs, etc. Canteen serves pretty good food. The college competes in intercollegiate and VTU matches, has an indoor gym, WiFi throughout the campus inside building , and every medical need is attended to by SDM Medical College. It has a big ground for sports.

Faculty: Teachers are experienced and qualified but we expect more knowledge of recent technology and they need to update themselves. No, the course is not relevant. VTU makes the worst syllabus ever and you never can understand its intention. Pass percentage is 40% and semester ends are pretty difficult but manageable.

Other: I love computer and coding so I chose this branch. I hate the education system as whole so it's not about college but the syllabus needs to be updated, and so do teachers. Scholarships are applicable. We have the best fests and highest frequency of fests in the city.

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2024Read More

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Nisarga Kalagi Verified Icon

M.Tech. in Digital Electronics - Batch of 2024

4.2

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Strong academics and facilities with good industry preparation.

Placements: The placements are good and about 70% of students were placed. The highest package was 10 LPA. The lowest was 3.5 LPA, and the average was 5.5 LPA. Top recruiters include Infosys, Wipro, and Bosch. About 50% of secured internships. The top roles are design engineering and Embedded systems engineer are common.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure are good. WiFi, spacious classrooms, and a decent library. Hostels are comfortable with basic amenities; food in the mess is average but varied. The canteen offers better options. Medical facilities are adequate, and sports facilities are decent, with good options for both indoor and outdoor games.

Faculty: The teachers at SDM College are knowledgeable and approachable, making the learning experience worthwhile. The teaching quality is strong, with a relevant curriculum that prepares students for the industry. Exams are moderately difficult but manageable with good preparation. The pass percentage is around 50%.

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2024Read More

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Is KCET score required for admission to SDM College of Engineering?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, to get into its B.E./B.Tech course, SDM College of Engineering and Technology in Dharwad does not demand a score in KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) as a matter of first choice among candidates who have to apply under government quota. The other categories are also accepted by them on COME

Aman Kumar

Contributor-Level 8

Can I get a seat at SDM Engineering College, Dharwad with a rank of 87763 in KCET - Engineering? I got 84% in my PUC exam.

Answered 7 months ago

According to the KCET statistics your 87,763 rank combined with PUC 84% marks offers reasonably good opportunities to secure admission at SDM College of Engineering Dharwad although the Mechanical Engineering branch particularly appeals with 2024 closing ranks at 95,570. The entrance to CSE and ISE

Shiv Kumar

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Who are the top alumni of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology?

Answered 10 months ago

Rajesh gopinathan-the farmer CEO and managing director of Tata consultancy services TCS who has contributed significantly to the IT industry.
KMBirla-while premier league known for his association with the Aditya Birla group he is a significant figure in business and has connections to various educa

Anjali Singh

Contributor-Level 9

What is the selection criteria at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology for B.E. / B.Tech course?

Answered 10 months ago

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) offers admissions through three selection processes: COMEDK, KCET (government quota), and management quota. Candidates who have scored a minimum of 45% in their 10+2 examinations are eligible to take the entrance exams

Anjali Singh

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How hard is getting admission into Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology?

Answered 10 months ago

Admission to SDMCET is moderately competitive, especially for popular branches like Computer Science Engineering. Strong performance in entrance exams like COMEDK UGET, KCET, or DCET significantly improves your chances. Consider factors like branch preference, seat availability, and reservation poli

Anjali Singh

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