INTRODUCTION
SDM College of Medical Sciences also known as SDM Medical Collegewas founded by the great visionary Shri. D Veerendra Heggade, a president of SDM Educational Society. His aim was to form a centre for the excellence in medical Education and Healthcare for the public of north karnataka at an affordable price. The institute has provided top - notch facilities spread out of around 70 acres of green lush land with unique architectural design.
This part of the Karnataka state can be an excellent dream for many of the parents from various parts of India and abroad, because it is located in a spacious level away from the busy city, pollution - free environment and makes the students comfortable feel in the natural ambient temperature range. The campus has boosted UG - MBBS and PG - MD/MS programs for the students. It is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and has been recognised by the National Medical Commission.
VISION OF SDM MEDICAL COLLEGE:
To offer holistic quality of integrative healthcare treatments at an affordable price to the public in Northern Karnataka and to also promote good clinical support for the medical education and research resources which are guided by sound ethical values.
MISSION OF SDM MEDICAL COLLEGE:
To develop an educational centre for excellence in teaching and in training too. To offer treatment at an affordable price and to manage a good standard, ethics and moral values at the county level to become proud.
HIGHLIGHTS OF SDM MEDICAL COLLEGE:
The major aspects of SDM Medical College Dharwad is described in below table, the applicants can go through it :
PARTICULARS | DETAILS |
Institute Name | SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital |
Popular Name | SDM Medical College |
Establishment | 2003 |
Founder | SDM Educational Society |
Managed | SDM Educational Society |
Accreditation | |
Recognition | National Medical VCommission (NMC) |
Conducting Authority | Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) |
Grade | “A-” |
Affiliation | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science |
Campus size | 70 Acres |
Gender intake | Co - education |
Course offered |
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Seat undertaken |
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Exam undertaken |
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Hospital Bed Capacity | 1,250 |
Student Count | 1200 |
Faculty count | 100+ |
Doctors | 100+ |
Location | Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka 580009, India. |
Official website | https://sdmucmsh.edu.in/ |
COURSE DETAILS AND FEE STRUCTURE:
The specific course and fee details of SDM Medical College, Dharwad is mentioned in below, the applicant read it carefully and follow the details of college for admission :
MBBS- Seat Intake: 250
COURSE: 5 years and 6 months
INTERNSHIP: Mandatory 1 year rotary residential internship.
FEE STRUCTURE
Government Fees: 1,56,621
Private Fees: 20,15,000
Other/NRI Fees: 35,15,000
MD/MS : Seat Intake- 99
MD
SPECIALISATION | DURATION | FEE STRUCTURE |
Anatomy | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 1,11,015 Private Fees: 25,000 Other/NRI Fees: 25,000 |
Physiology | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 1,11,015 Private Fees: 25,000 Other/NRI Fees: 25,000 |
Biochemistry | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 1,11,015 Private Fees: 25,000 Other/NRI Fees: 25,000 |
Pharmacology | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 2,07,027 Private Fees: 25,000 |
Pathology | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 2,07,027 Private Fees: 3,64,640 Other/NRI Fees: 6,15,000 |
Microbiology | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 2,07,027 Private Fees: 25,000 Other/NRI Fees: 25,000 |
Community Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 2,07,027 Private Fees: 1,15,000 Other/NRI Fees: 1,15,000 |
Forensic Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 2,07,027 Private Fees: 25,000 Other/NRI Fees: 25,000 |
Dermatology | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 28,49,900 Other/NRI Fees: 95,15,000 |
Paedistrics | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 28,49,900 Other/NRI Fees: 80,15,000 |
General Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 28,49,900 Other/NRI Fees: 95,15,000 |
Radio Diagnosis | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 33,69,200 Other/NRI Fees: 1,10,15,000 |
Psychiatry | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 19,94,600 Other/NRI Fees: 30,15,000 |
Respiratory Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 11,15,000 Other/NRI Fees: 45,15,000 |
Hospital Administration | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 7,13,280 Other/NRI Fees: 7,90,000 |
Emergency Medicine | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 7,65,700 Other/NRI Fees: 25,15,000 |
Anesthesia | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 22,14,500 Other/NRI Fees: 50,15,000 |
MS
SPECIALISATION | DURATION | FEE STRUCTURE |
Ophthalmology | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 21,04,500 Other/NRI Fees: 65,15,000 |
ENT | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 21,04,500 Other/NRI Fees: 42,15,000 |
Orthopedics | 3 Years | Govt Fees: 7,83,108 Private Fees: 25,44,400 Other/NRI Fees: 80,15,000 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ADMISSION PROCESS:
The UG and PG courses are undertaken by the SDM, Medical College, Dharwad. The eligible candidates will be guided based on their merits obtained in their respective entrance exam. The merit-based seat allotment for MBBS, MD/MS Program, the counselling process will be conducted by the KEA-Karnataka Examination Authority. The admission process of the SDM Medical College, Dharwad will proceed on the basis of candidates selection and eligible criteria. Down below the eligibility and admission process has been mentioned.
Eligibility Criteria:
MBBS
The candidates belonging to general category and joining the MBBS Program must have qualified in the core subjects :Physics, Chemistry, Biology with English Language of 50% aggregate.
For the reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) must have qualified with an aggregate of 40% in the above mentioned subjects.
The candidates must be 17 years old or should have crossed 17 years before the 31st December.
MD/MS
The candidates joining the MD/MS Program must uphold an MBBS Degree with an aggregate of 50% from an identified medical college.
The candidates must have completed the one year mandatory rotary residential internship before the prescribed admission date.
The age limit to join must be 17 years old or must have crossed the age before the 31st December.
Admission Process
To join the MBBS, MD/MS Program, follow the below mentioned admission process of SDM Medical College Dharwad:
MBBS
The candidates need to clear the NEET-UG entrance exam conducted by the NTA and get qualified in it.
Once the candidates are qualified, they get registered in the KEA official portal for counselling.
Seat allotment process will be based on the candidates score in NEET UG, reservation category, and quota (Government / Private / NRI).
During the choice selection, keep your first preference on SDM Medical College, Dharwad and choose the MBBS course.
Report to the college on a prescribed date, submit your original documents, and the tuition fees.
MD/MS
Candidates must clear the NEET PG entrance exam conducted by the NTA.
Once the candidates are qualified get registered for the counselling from the official website KEA Portal.
The seat allotment process will go on the basis candidates performance in the NEET PG, chosen program, seat and quota availability.
On the particular date, report to the college with the original documents and submit it.
Once the documents formalities get verified, pay the admission fees.
Required Documents:
Once the admission is confirmed, the candidates must submit all the necessary documents to the college :
For UG Candidates:
10+2 Mark sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of DOB).
Admit Card of NEET-UG
Score card of NEET-UG.
Allotment letter from KEA.
Valid ID (updated Aadhaar card/Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID).
Proof of Nationality (Indian Passport).
Transfer certificate (TC) from previous institution.
Migration Certificate (if studied out of Karnataka).
Conduct/Character Certificate (issued from previous institute).
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable).
Domicile Certificate (for state quota).
PwD Certificate (if applicable).
NRI Status Proof (for NRI Quota candidates,if applicable).
Payment challan.
Verification slip.
Aadhar card of parents.
Eligibility certificate.
Medical fitness certificate.
10 passport-size photographs.
Students signature.
Thumb impression left and right.
Mother tongue.
Class 1-12 school name, address and passing year.
Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.
Study certificate.
Aadhar card xerox.
Students xerox.
Confirmation slip.
RTGS Slip.
KEA Application form.
Verification slip.
For PG Candidates:
Class 10+2 Mark sheet/Certificate (DOB Proof).
Admit card and score card of NEET-PG.
Allotment letter from KEA.
A MBBS Degree certificate.
Mark sheets of MBBS of all year.
Internship Completed Certificate (from the recognised University).
Attempts certificate.
Medical Registration Certificate (NMC/MCI or State Council).
Transfer Certificate from previous institute.
Migration Certificate (if applicable).
Valid Proof (updated Aadhaar card/PAN Card).
Eight Passport size photographs.
Caste and Income certificate.
Domicile certificate.’
Thumb impression left and right.
Students signature.
Bank passbook first page/cheque photo.
Mother tongue.
Class 1-12 school name, address, and passing year.
Payment challan.
Verification certificate.
Medical fitness certificate.
Character certificate.
Aadhar card of parents.
Parents and students aadhar xerox.
Confirmation slip.
RTGS Slip.
KEA Application form.
STRENGTH AND CHALLENGES
STRENGTH
Infrastructure & Amenities: The campus has a well - organised modern labs, smart classrooms, and a wide collection of central library with an allotment of 15,000 books and international journals.
High volume of Patient: With 1,250 bed capacity, the students gain high experience of clinical training in various disciplines.
Qualified Faculty: The faculty members are well - qualified, and many are providing decent teaching approaches.
Emphasis of education: The campus strongly focuses on biomedical research and daily basis clinical posts, collaborating for good PG selection ratios.
Environment: The environment of campus is considered to be a good and peaceful, which is a stey covered environment.
CHALLENGES
High Fees: The annual fees seem to be high as it reports up to 35.15 lakhs for certain seats.
Rigorous Disciplines: Some students are finding the academic environment rigorous and demanding, while it focuses on daily attendance and exams.
Maintaining / Culture Concern: Some students and employees have mentioned a stressful work atmosphere, significantly high turnover and complaints on the management practices.
Regional Focus: related to private universities, it primarily serves the local / regional population, which might cause a limit in the diversity of patient cases and student demographics.
CONCLUSION
SDM Medical College is a well developed medical college which is offering a good infrastructure, strong clinical exposure, and quality education system through its affiliation with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science with advanced amenities, it includes a large teaching hospital, and a well connected Campus. It eventually supports both the academic and practical training environment and makes it preferably a choice for the students.
