Education
SDM Institute of Technology (SDMIT) Ujire
Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum and Recognized by AICTE, New Delhi
SDM Institute of Technology (SDMIT) is aimed at imparting quality education blended with traditional values to ensure holistic development of its students. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, the motivational force behind all the ventures initiated by SDM Educational Society, believes that socio-economic development of the rural community can happen only through education. Keeping this in mind, SDM Institute of Technology chose a rural area to locate itself and was founded in 2007 at Ujire, which is about 65kms away from Mangalore and just a short distance of 8kms from the renowned temple town of Dharmasthala.
The Institute offers BE courses in Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical and Civil Engineering branches. The college also has university recognized Research Centers in 6 departments to pursue PhD degree.
The college is situated in lush green campus spread across 30 acres of land surrounded by Western Ghats. A disciplined and ragging free study environment, along with enjoyable campus life, is ensured.
Shri DharmasthalaManjunatheshwara Educational [SDME] Society, Ujire® was established with the primary objective of making education accessible and affordable to the rural youth. With the hallmarked vision of inculcating Value into Education, at present, it manages 56 educational institutions from Kindergarten to Doctoral Studies in the state of Karnataka in India. The institutions offer quality education in the fields of General, Law, Technical, Medical and Management Studies. These institutions ensure quality through updated skill sets and value based education.
The SDME Society Trust Office is located at Ujire, which acts as the central functioning unit for all management actions for SDM Institutions. Dr. B Yashovarma, our distinguished Secretary currently heads the Society, under whose guidance the institutions have been functioning with renewed efficiency.
Dharmaadhikari, Reformer, Educationist, Philosopher and Philanthropist, Dr.D. Veerendra Heggade is a multidimensional personality. What truly defines Dr. Heggade’s contribution is his determined and consistent service to the nation. As the president of the SDME Society, he is the guiding spirit and driving force behind the institution. Most importantly, he has shown that one individual has the potential to change and evolve himself as a social reformer in a nation of one billion. And rightfully, Dr. Veerendra Heggade was awarded the second highest civilian award of India, Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
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