What SDM College does

SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire, legally registered as Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, is a private higher education institution established in 1966 and operated by the SDM Educational Society under the patronage of the Dharmasthala religious-charitable trust in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The college delivers undergraduate programs (BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, and B.Voc in Digital Media and Film Making, Retail and Supply Chain Management, and Software and App Development), postgraduate programs across M.Sc, MA, MCom, and MSW streams, and serves as a recognized research center for doctoral studies affiliated with Mangalore University and Kannada University, Hampi. Its primary customer segments are rural Karnataka undergraduates and postgraduates, with secondary service to research scholars and to companies accessing graduates through the Career Guidance Center placement cell.

The institution has built substantial proprietary technology infrastructure rather than relying on third-party platforms: an in-house EERPMS (Educational Enterprises Resource Planning and Management System) covering Academic, Library, Administration, Hostel, Accounts, HR, and Inventory modules; a Student Space Portal providing attendance and marks tracking; an indigenous SDM E-Resource portal for course materials; an online examination system in production since 2010; an SDM Multimedia Studio producing E-Lectures and the 'Baapu' web series; a Language Lab; and Radio Ninada 90.4 FM, a community radio station broadcasting in Kannada and Tulu. Technology is applied internally to administration and pedagogy rather than as a standalone commercial product.

Revenue is derived primarily from tuition and academic fees across UG and PG programs, supplemented by UGC and government research grants (including the EU Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Modules Project), hostel and ancillary student services fees, and proceeds mediated through campus recruitment facilitation. Admissions are merit-based and direct, the college carries NAAC A++ accreditation (Fourth Cycle) and NIRF 151-200 ranking, and operates with 100+ faculty across more than 20 academic departments. The institution is privately held by a charitable educational society and has no outside investors, no subsidiaries, and no equity financings on record.

Name

SDM College

Legal name

SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire

Website

https://sdmcujire.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SDM College is a private autonomous higher education institution in Ujire, Karnataka, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 20+ departments, serving rural Karnataka students with UG/PG tuition-funded operations under NAAC A++ accreditation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Computer Training (61142), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Autonomous college
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate program tuition fees charged to students
2. Research Grants: Funding from government bodies like UGC, NIRF, and international programs like Jean Monnet Modules Project
3. Campus Recruitment Services: Facilitation of campus placements connecting students with companies
4. Student Services: Hostel fees, examination fees, and other ancillary services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SDM College is a private autonomous institution located in Ujire, Karnataka, India, affiliated with Mangalore University. It delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate/diploma programs across arts, science, commerce, business administration, computer applications, social work, and vocational disciplines, founded in 1966 and accredited with NAAC A++ grade.

Product overview

SDM College, Ujire offers a comprehensive educational portfolio primarily consisting of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across arts, science, commerce, and vocational streams. The institution supplements its academic offerings with technology-enabled platforms including EERPMS for internal administration, a Student Space portal for academic tracking, an SDM E-Resource portal for digital learning, SDM Multimedia Studio for media production, and Radio Ninada 90.4 FM for community broadcasting. Additional facilities include an online examination system, language laboratory, and video conferencing capabilities. The college operates various student publications including Maneesha Magazine, SDMCE-Bulletin, and E-Chiguru student bulletin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Postgraduate Degree Programs
• Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)
• Value Added and Certificate Courses
• Placement and Career Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 Ekalavya Award winners (highest sports award by Karnataka Government)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Union Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Jean Monnet Modules Project awarded to CIRHS (Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Humanities and Social Sciences) for 2017-20. SDM is the third institution in India to receive this project, alongside Manipal University and Jawaharlal Nehru University. Project titled 'India-Europe Relations and Diversity Management' promotes research and teaching among students and scholars on Europe and EU studies.
• Mangalore UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDM College is an autonomous institution affiliated with Mangalore University. The college serves as a recognized research center for doctoral programs. Jointly organizes inter-collegiate tournaments and academic events.
• Kannada University, HampicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized research center for doctoral studies in collaboration with Kannada University, Hampi
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPARC III Project sponsor providing financial support and subsistence for international student internships at University of Alabama, Huntsville, USA
• Industry Partners for B.Voc ProgramsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoUs signed with industries for B.Voc courses (Film Making, Retail and Supply Chain Management, Software and App Development) to provide 75% practical exposure with 25% theory component
• DEEDS Organisation, HunsurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with DEEDS for Social Work tribal camp organized for first year MSW students at Hunsur Taluk, Mysore District (April 2026)
• Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent trust managing SDM College and related institutions; led by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade; provides overall governance, vision, and resources

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loyola College, Chennai: Autonomous Jesuit college offering UG, PG and research programs across arts, science and commerce with NAAC A++ accreditation and high NIRF ranking. Comparable to SDM in mission, governance autonomy, accreditation tier, and breadth of academic and co-curricular programs.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Deemed university headquartered in Manipal, Karnataka, with a broad portfolio of UG/PG programs and active research collaborations. Comparable to SDM as a Karnataka-based higher-education peer and existing academic partner (SPARC III sponsorship for student internships abroad).
• St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli: Autonomous Jesuit arts and science college in Tamil Nadu with NAAC A++ accreditation and a national NIRF ranking. Highly comparable to SDM as a multi-disciplinary private autonomous college with strong UG/PG programs, research centers, and a track record of national-level placements.
• PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore: Autonomous college affiliated with Bharathiar University offering UG, PG and research programs across arts, science, commerce and vocational streams with strong placement record. Comparable to SDM in autonomous governance, program breadth, and emphasis on industry-linked vocational education.
• Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore: Private deemed university in Karnataka with broad UG/PG offerings across sciences, commerce, management and vocational streams. Comparable to SDM as a Karnataka-based private multi-disciplinary institution competing for the same student catchment and recruiter pool.
• Mount Carmel College, Bangalore: Autonomous women's college in Bangalore offering arts, science, commerce and B.Voc programs with NAAC accreditation. Comparable to SDM in autonomous status, multi-disciplinary portfolio, vocational offerings, and Karnataka geography.
• Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore: Private deemed university in Karnataka offering multi-disciplinary UG, PG and research programs with strong placement records and NAAC accreditation. Closely comparable to SDM in geography, program mix, and private-sector positioning targeting Karnataka students.

Broad incumbents

• Bangalore University: Large public state university in Karnataka offering a wide range of UG, PG and doctoral programs with many affiliated colleges. Comparable to SDM as the broader incumbent ecosystem in which SDM operates and competes for students, faculty, and research grants.
• Mangalore University: Public affiliating university under which SDM operates as an autonomous constituent college. Directly comparable as the incumbent regulator-affiliator shaping SDM's degree-granting, research, and examination framework.

Regional players

• Nitte (Deemed to be University): Deemed university based in Mangalore/Dakshina Kannada — the same district as SDM — with multi-disciplinary UG/PG programs and an emphasis on health and life sciences. Comparable as a direct regional competitor for students and faculty in SDM's home geography.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sdmcujire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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