Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law

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As per Shiksha verified reviews, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law has an impressive review rating of 4.5 by 3 students.

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Estd. 1974

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SDM Law College Highlights 2025

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law, popularly known as SDM Law College, is a private institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1974, and offers 6 UG, PG and Certificate courses across various specialisations. Theses courses are offered in both, Full Time and Part Time modes. B.A. LL.B., LL.M., LL.B., PG Diploma and Certificate are some of the courses at SDM Law College. These courses are offered across stream such as Law. The average median package at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law stands at INR 3,21,667. Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law campus is well-equipped, and offers all the advanced facilities to its students.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Mangalore, Karnataka
Courses Offered	UG, PG and Certificate
No. of Seats	-
Median Salary	INR 3,21,667
Fees Range	-

Year of establishment	1974
Ownership	Private
UGC Approved	no
AIU MemberShip	no
Institute of national importance	no
NAAC accreditation	Grade 'A'
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	SDMLC
Accepted Exams	CBSE 12th Karnataka 2nd PUC+1 More

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4.7/5

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Placements4.8

Infrastructure4.3

Faculty & Course5

Campus Life4.5

Value for Money4.8

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B.A LL.B - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am satisfied with college and infrastructure.

Placements: The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA. The average salary package offered is 7 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 3 LPA. There is no perfect placement system in college. Most students are interested in joining offices of senior advocates, so information regarding this is provided.

Infrastructure: Food served is awesome. Separate hostel for boys and girls is available. Hostel rooms are very good, canteen is available with some snacks. Medical facilities are good. Classrooms are neat. Wi-Fi is available. Number of books available in library is sufficient.

Faculty: Teaching quality is good. Most professors are PhD holders. They are well-qualified and knowledgeable. They have a lot of experience. They are very helpful. Course curriculum is relevant to subject. Semester exams are difficult. Pass percentage is 65%.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024Read More

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Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Batch of 2025

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Excellent Faculty, Industry-Relevant Curriculum, and Great Facilities!

Placements: Decent placement opportunities are available. About 60-70% of students were placed. The highest package is around ₹7-8 LPA, the lowest ₹2-3 LPA, and the average ₹4-5 LPA. Top recruiters include law firms and corporations like Khaitan & Co., Infosys, and L&T. About 70-80% secured internships in firms like Wadia Ghandy and Phoenix Legal. Common roles include Legal Associates, Legal Advisors, and Consultants.

Infrastructure: SDM Law College offers excellent facilities, including Wi-Fi, well-equipped classrooms, a modern library with vast legal resources, and computer labs. The hostel is comfortable, with decent rooms and good hygiene. The mess food is satisfactory, with a variety of options. Medical facilities are readily available, and sports facilities like a gym, courts, and fields enhance campus life.

Faculty: The teaching quality is excellent, with practical insights and interactive methods. The curriculum is relevant and well-structured, focusing on industry readiness with moot courts and internships. Semester exams are moderately challenging, but with good preparation, students excel. The pass percentage is around 85-90%.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2024Read More

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Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) - Batch of 2018

4.4

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Melange of faculty, course structure, placements & infrastructure.

Placements: An exclusive Placement Drive is conducted wherein students not only from the college but also the districts around DK, can apply. The Placement cell trains students for job interviews. Well known firms like Lex Hawk, Fox Mandal etc. , visit the college. Students are encouraged to intern from their first year of law, in various law firms, ADR centres, High courts and Supreme Court.

Infrastructure: The college has decent infrastructure which facilitates comfortable environment. Each classroom accommodates a strength of about 60 students. The entire campus is under CCTV surveillance. The college library is well-equipped with all the necessary books on law and other related subjects. The college library subscribes to various law journals and publications. It also has a research centre supporting the research enthusiasts, especially with the help of annual online subscription to ManuPatra. The college has an additional Moot Court Hall, Auditorium, Seminar Hall, ADR room, Law Lab and Sports Room. The canteen provides delicious food at extremely reasonable rates. The college does not provide hostel facility, however, PG accommodation is made available to those in need.

Faculty: The college is affiliated to the Karnataka State Law University, Hubli. They offer courses like B.A. LL.B. (5yr integrated), BBA LL.B. (5yr integrated), LL.B. (3 years), LL.M. Ph.D. and Other Certificate and Diploma courses. The college will soon introduce B.Com. , LL.B. too. The professors are highly knowledgeable, friendly, supportive and energetic. They adopt the lecture method of teaching. They highly encourage students to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Students receive practical training during court visits and mooting sessions. The course curriculum is highly useful if the student is willing to pursue his career as a litigant or legal advisory. The college also provides in-house coaching for students interested to appear for Company Secretary examinations.

Other: The college annually conducts a National-level Law fest titled Juris Ingenio and a National-level Commerce fest titled Scintillate. Students are encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate corporate/management and law fests conducted by various colleges. The students celebrate the festival of Onam in grandeur and vigor to bring-in the inter-state cultural diversity. The college provides Scholarship and financial aid for financially backward students and also the meritorious students.

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2018Read More

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B.A LL.B - Batch of 2022

4.8

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

SDM Law College is one of the best college.

Placements: The placements are good. The best placements are provided in this college, and the students of different colleges also get placed in the placements. I met a few of my seniors, they all are in good positions because of SDM Law College. As per my knowledge, many companies visited the college.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is the best. The library is good, and there is a good environment to study. There are plenty of journals available in the library. Good auditorium and a good canteen are available. It is a better place for law students to pursue law. The study room also helps the students.

Faculty: The faculty members are good and supportive. All the faculty members have done specialization in their subject. There are a few good faculty members who completed their law. Partiality is not shown in this college. No student feels lonely in this college. The teaching is the best because the best faculty teach us. Many lawyers studied from Shri Dharmastala Law College.

Other: SDM Law College conducts many fests and events. This helps students to study in a better way. A lot of activities are also conducted. The faculty make the students take part in all fests. The scholarship of SDM helps many students.

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2018Read More

Anusha

B.A LL.B - Batch of 2026

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

It is a good college with moderate infrastructure and great facilities.

Placements: Some students of our college get placed depending on their rank. The highest salary package is 6 LPA to 7 LPA. Several students get internships under various prominent lawyers in the city. The salary package offered is great. Top roles offered are advocate, corporate lawyer, and litigation.

Infrastructure: Our college has good classrooms and great infrastructure. The quality of food is developing. It provides training for sports and games. All the qualities are good but the infrastructure could be more developed. Facilities provided in our college are good.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are helpful and qualified. The course curriculum prescribed by KSLU makes students aware of the industry. Exams are easy but students must prepare well and make notes.

Other: Our college organises many fests and extracurricular activities. Infrastructure could be improved. The best thing about our college is teaching methods and the way of explanation is good.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2022Read More

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Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law Placements

UG Degree (3 year) : In year 2018-19, for 3 year UG Degree, a total of 60 students were admitted at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law and 34 completed their graduation in 2020-21. Out of 34 students 2 were placed with median salary of INR 210000 and 8 students opted for higher studies. A total of 60 students were admitted in year 2019-20 for 3 year UG degree at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Lawand 34 completed their graduation in 2021-22. Out of 34 students 2 were placed with median salary of INR 200000 and 5 students opted for higher studies. PG Degree (2 year) : In year 2019-20, for 2 year PG Degree, a total of 12 students were admitted at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law and 11 completed their graduation in 2020-21. Out of 11 students 7 were placed with median salary of INR 380000 and 3 students opted for higher studies.

Course	Median Salary
B.A. LL.B.	₹3.75 LPA
LL.M.	₹3.8 LPA
LL.B.	₹2.1 LPA

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SDM Law College Fee and Eligibility

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law offers various programmes at UG and PG levels. Students can choose offline courses from plethora of stream such as Law. At the UG level, students can choose from courses, namely B.A. LL.B. and LL.B. On the other hand, at the PG level, the SDM Law College offers LL.M. and PG Diploma.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.A. LL.B.(1 course)	– / –	Exams : CBSE 12th ISC+1 More
LL.M.(1 course)	– / –	Graduation : 45 %
PG Diploma(2 courses)	– / –	Graduation : 50 %

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Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law Application Process

Courses	Eligibility
LL.M.	Candidate must have completed graduation in law with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute.
PG Diploma	Candidate must have completed B.Com/B.A./B.B.M/B.B.S/BTA/BIAS/BHM/BCA/B.E/MBBS degree or equaivalent with mentioned marks from any recognized university.

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Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research in Law Faculty Details

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Principal/Principal In-Charge	1
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Lecturer	3
Assistant Professor	21
Associate Professor	1
Other Faculty Members	-

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What is the fee structure for BA LLB at SDM Law College Mangalore?

Answered 5 months ago

The fees is divided in two categories subsidized and non subsidized. For subsidized seat, the fees is about INR 4500 for boys and INR 3500 for girls. The fees has to be paid yearly and for non subsidized the fees is about INR 20000 for boys and INR 19000 for girls which has to be paid yearly.

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Beginner-Level 1

Shri arvind institute of dental Science cutoff.

Answered 2 years ago

The College Cut-off is the minimum mark prescribed by the selection board for the admission of students. A merit list will be designed on these Cutoff scores. Aspirants who apply for the Institute need to clear the Cutoff for various courses. Aspirants must obtain minimum qualifying percentile marks

Bhaskar Raj

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When will admission start for LL.B. In SDM Law College Bangalore?

Answered 2 years ago

Admissions to first year of the 3 year LL.B. Course, is strictly based on merit, based on the marks secured by the candidate in the qualifying examination.

Dinesh upadhyay

Scholar-Level 16

When will the admissions begin in SDM Law College for 3-year LLB course?

Answered 3 years ago

Admissions are open at SDM Law College for 3-year LLB course. You can apply now.

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Hello Sanjeev Kumar, all the information that you sought is available on the website of this college. Just type the name of the college in search bar of any search engine and it will take you to desired website. Best wishes to you.

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