About SDM Institute of Technology Ujire
SDM Institute of Technology (SDMIT) is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college in Ujire, Dakshina Kannada — established in 2007 under the SDM (Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara) Educational Trust and holding NAAC A accreditation. Ujire is a small town in Belthangady taluk, Dakshina Kannada, 35 km from Mangalore on the foothills of the Western Ghats, near the Dharmasthala temple (8 km) — the Trust's spiritual headquarters.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Location | Ujire, Belthangady Taluk, Dakshina Kannada (35 km from Mangalore) |
| Managed By | SDM Educational Trust, Dharmasthala |
| Affiliation | VTU |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Website | sdmit.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM-HS)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~40,000–60,000 |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | ~40,000–55,000 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~60,000–90,000 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~80,000–1,20,000 |
| BE Civil Engineering | ~90,000–1,30,000 |
Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Listed under Dakshina Kannada in KEA KCET counselling.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| KCET / Government Quota | Rs 1–1.5 lakh/year |
| COMEDK / Management Quota | Rs 1.8–2.5 lakh/year |
SDM Trust and Dharmasthala Legacy
The SDM Educational Trust, headquartered at the Dharmasthala temple (8 km from SDMIT), operates one of Karnataka's most extensive charitable educational networks — SDM Medical College, SDM Dental College, SDMCET Dharwad, SDMEC Dharwad and SDMIT Ujire. The Trust's charitable, non-profit ethos provides institutional stability and fee moderation that commercially-run private engineering colleges often don't offer. Dharmasthala temple's Heggade family trust has run educational institutions for generations, creating a culture of institutional commitment and student welfare.
Who Should Apply
SDMIT Ujire suits students from Dakshina Kannada's interior taluks — Belthangady, Puttur, Kadaba, Sullya — in the 40,000–60,000 GM KCET range who want a NAAC A SDM Trust-backed college near Dharmasthala. The Western Ghats campus location and SDM Trust's educational ethos create a distinct institutional culture. Mangalore employment (35 km) is accessible. Compare with Canara Engineering College Bantwal (NAAC A, 25 km from Mangalore) at similar cutoffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SDMIT Ujire KCET cutoff for CSE?
KCET 2025 CSE closing rank was approximately 40,000–60,000 GM (HS quota). Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Is SDMIT Ujire the same as SDMCET Dharwad?
No. Both are SDM Trust institutions but in different locations — SDMIT is in Ujire, Dakshina Kannada; SDMCET is in Dharwad, North Karnataka. They are separate colleges under the same trust. SDMCET holds NAAC A+ while SDMIT holds NAAC A.