SDM Medical College Dharwad 2025-26: Admission, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Bond, Stipend etc.

SDM Medical College Dharwad is a known private medical college located in the state of Karnataka. It was established in 2003 and is managed by the SDM Educational Society. The college is also known as Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical and Hospital and is located in Dharwad. It is considered to be one of the top medical colleges in Karnataka. SDMMC Dharwad is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and is approved by the National Medical Commission.

In the article, we will share all the essential details of SDM Medical College Dharwad, like Facilities, Courses, Admission Guidance, Fee Structure, Eligibility, Cutoff, Results, Counselling and other details.

College Summary

Before we complete the college review, let us look at the College details of SDM Medical College Dharwad.

Name of Institute	Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical and Hospital
Popular Name	SDM Medical College
Location	Dharwad, Karnataka
Year of Establishment	2003
Institute Type	Private
Courses Offered	MBBS, MD/MS
Exam	NEET UG, NEET PG
Affiliated to	Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
Ranking	Open Management Ranking – 86 NRI/OCI Ranking – 77 Karnataka State Ranking – 26 Karnataka State Management Ranking – 30
Approved by	National Medical Commission
Counselling Conducted Authority	Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Campus Size	65 acres
Gender	Co-ed
Faculty Count	257
Website	https://sdmmedicalcollege.org/
Category	Medical Colleges in Karnataka

Courses Offered

When applying to SDM Medical College Dharwad, applicants had to consider the UG courses available and their duration and intake.

MBBS Course

Courses	Duration	Intake
MBBS	4.5+1 year Internship	150

MD/MS Courses

Courses	Duration	Intake
MD – Pathology	3 Years	6
MD/MS – Anatomy	3 Years	3
MD – Microbiology	3 Years	2
MD – Physiology	3 Years	2
MD – Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine & Toxicology	3 Years	1
MD – Pharmacology	3 Years	1
MD – Respiratory Medicine	3 Years	3
MD – Emergency Medicine	3 Years	2
MD – Hospital Administration	3 Years	3
MD – Bio-Chemistry	3 Years	4
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology	3 Years	4
MD – Psychiatry	3 Years	3
MS – General Surgery	3 Years	8
MD – Paediatrics	3 Years	8
MD – General Medicine	3 Years	10
MD/MS – Ophthalmology	3 Years	2
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine	3 Years	4
MS – ENT	3 Years	3
MD – Anaesthesiology	3 Years	9
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy	3 Years	3
MS – Orthopaedics	3 Years	6
MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology	3 Years	10

Admission 2025-26

Admission to various programmes at SDM College of Medical Sciences is based on the candidate’s performance in NEET. If you are applying for this college, these valuable resources about SDM Medical College Dharwad will help you do proper research about the college.

MBBS Admission

• Candidates must qualify for the NEET UG entrance exam conducted by NTA.
• After qualifying for the NEET UG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
• KEA conducts Counselling based on NEET UG scores, availability of seats, reservation criteria, and other factors.

MD/MS Admission

• Candidates must qualify for the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by NBE.
• After qualifying for the NEET PG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Karnataka NEET PG Counselling conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
• KEA conducts Counselling based on NEET PG scores, availability of seats, reservation criteria, and other factors.

Eligibility Criteria

In this section, we provide detailed information about the SDM Medical College Dharwad eligibility criteria.

MBBS

• Students must have 10+2 passed with a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission or turn 17 by December 31st of the admission year.

MD/MS

• Students must hold an MBBS degree with a minimum of 50% marks from an NMC-recognised institution.
• Completion of a one-year internship by or before 31st March is mandatory for aspiring students.

Fee Structure

We have mentioned the SDM Medical College Dharwad complete Fee Structure below. You can check the fees for UG and PG courses. Let’s have a look.

UG Fees

Below, We have mentioned the SDM Medical College fee structure for undergraduate courses.

Course (MBBS)	Tuition Fees (Annual)
Govt. Quota	1,57,371
Mgt. Quota	20,15,750
NRI Quota	30,15,750

PG Fees

Graduate program expenses for general course fees at SDM Medical College.

Sl. No.	Subject	Government	Private	NRI
1.	MD Anatomy	87,286	5,19,750	0
2.	MD Physiology	87,286	5,19,750	0
3.	MD Biochemistry	87,286	5,19,750	0
4.	MD Pharmacology	1,74,570	6,85,125	0
5.	MD Pathology	1,74,570	6,85,125	7,56,000
6.	MD Microbiology	1,74,570	6,85,125	0
7.	MD Community Medicine	1,74,570	6,85,125	0
8.	MD Forensic Medicine	1,74,570	6,85,125	0
9.	MD Dermatology	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
10.	MD Paediatrics	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
11.	MD General Medicine	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
12.	MD Radio Diagnosis	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
13.	MD Psychiatry	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
14.	MD Hospital Administration	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
15.	MS Ophthalmology	6,98,280	26,60,300	0
16.	MS ENT	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
17.	MS Orthopedics	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
18.	MD Anaesthesia	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
19.	MS General Surgery	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
20.	MS Obstetrics and Gynecology	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000
21.	MD – Anaesthesiology	6,98,280	26,60,300	58,59,000

Bond & Stipend Amount

This section provides the bond amount for both MBBS and PG medical courses at SDM Medical College Dharwad. The table below provides a comprehensive breakdown of bond statistics.

UG Bond

Particulars	Bond & Fees
Duration	1
Penalty	₹ 10000000
Stipend	N/A

PG Bond

Find SDM Medical College PG courses rural compulsory service and penalty as per compulsory service bond below.

Particulars	Bond & Fees
Duration	N/A
Penalty	N/A
Stipend	N/A

MBBS Cutoff 2023

It will assist you in predicting this college if you know the SDM College of Medical Sciences cutoff for All India Counselling from the previous year.

Karnataka State Counselling (SQ) NEET 2023 Score Cutoff

Category	Cutoff Score 2022	Cutoff Score 2023
GMRH	–	541 ▲
SCR	417	435 ▲
3AG	549	577 ▲
3BG	553	573 ▲
1R	520	519 ▼
3AH	–	570 ▲
SCG	418	445 ▲
SCRH	–	409 ▲
STR	466	440 ▼
GMH	553	586 ▲
1G	541	554 ▲
GMK	538	553 ▲
GMR	541	566 ▲
2AG	542	543 ▲
GM	557	588 ▲
STG	–	441 ▲
2AR	532	537 ▲
STK	–	406 ▲
2BG	534	563 ▲
2BR	518	543 ▲

Management Quota Counselling (MQ) NEET 2023 Score Cutoff

Category	Cutoff Score 2022	Cutoff Score 2023
GMPH	–	400 ▲
GMP	410	433 ▲

MD/MS Cutoff 2023

The SDM Medical College course- and category-specific NEET score cutoff gives you an idea of your chances of admission to a specific PG programme and university.

For Karnataka State Counselling (SQ).

Courses	Cutoff Score 2022	Cutoff Score 2023
MS ENT	–	501 ▲
MD Hospital Administration	–	316 ▲
MD Pathology	388	438 ▲
MD General Medicine	565	595 ▲
MS Orthopaedics	508	536 ▲
MS Obstetrics And Gynaecology	515	561 ▲
MD Emergency Medicine	505	554 ▲
MS General Surgery	510	538 ▲
MS Ophthalmology	472	531 ▲
MD Paediatrics	552	573 ▲
MD Anaesthesiology	460	512 ▲
MD Psychiatry	479	498 ▲
MD Community Medicine	–	398 ▲

Documents Required

Candidates allotted a seat in this college will be asked to report the following documents to complete the formalities

For UG Candidates

• Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

For PG Candidates

• MBBS Certificate.
• MBBS 3^rd Part II mark sheet.
• Medical Registration Certificate.
• Internship Completion Certificate.
• Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of the Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
• Copy of Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the HSC mark sheet/ certificate).
• NEET Score Card.
• Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
• Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt. If applicable.
• Passport size Photographs 8 copies.

College Facilities

Students who are enrolled in or presently attending SDM Medical College Dharwad have access to the following SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital facilities:

Sports	Cafeteria
Library	Community Health Centre
24-Hour Help Line	I.C.U Super Speciality Centre
Blood Bank	Diagnostic Services
Accident & Emergency Department	OPD-Indoor Services

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Contact Details

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical and Hospital
Address: Manjushree Nagar, Sattur Dharwad – 580009 Karnataka, India

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