SDM Medical College

SDM Medical College, established in 1985, is located in Dharwad, Karnataka. This Private medical institution has emerged as one of the premier medical education centres in South India. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore, and is recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI), now known as the National Medical Commission (NMC). SDM Medical College holds accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' grade and is recognised by UGC. The institution offers a comprehensive range of medical programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The college provides MBBS, MD, MS, and super-speciality DM and MCh courses, along with various diploma programmes in medical sciences. Admission to the MBBS programme is conducted through NEET UG, whilst postgraduate courses admit students through NEET PG and NEET SS examinations. The college is renowned for its excellent clinical training facilities, with SDM Medical College and Hospital providing hands-on experience to students. SDM Medical College has consistently maintained high standards in medical education, research, and patient care. The institution is part of the SDM Educational Society, which operates multiple educational institutions across Karnataka. The college campus spans a vast area with state-of-the-art infrastructure, modern laboratories, well-equipped libraries, and advanced teaching hospitals. The institution emphasises research and innovation, encouraging students and faculty to engage in cutting-edge medical research and publishing in reputed journals.