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      SDMCET Dharwad Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Labhanshi Kaim

      Updated on Apr 12 2026, 01:32 PM IST

      SDMCET Dharwad Admission Process

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad admission for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. SDMCET Dharwad admissions is based on the scores obtained by candidates in any state-level or national-level entrance examinations. SDMCET Dharwad admission to B.Tech is done based on marks scored in KCET/COMEDK UGET or the management quota entrance test. 

      • SDMCET admissions is granted based on merit and entrance exams.
      • Candidates are aiming for SDMCET Dharwad admissions are required to clear KCET/COMEDK UGET/Karnataka PGCET entrance examination. 
      • The admission process at SDMCET involves submitting the application form, required documents, and payment of fees.
      • SDMCET admission to B.Tech is based on COMEDK UGET/KCET exam.

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology fees range from Rs 1.98 lakhs to Rs 4.50 lakhs. Candidates have to appear for the Karnataka PGCET entrance examination to secure SDMCET Dharwad M.Tech/MBA admissions. However, candidates can take PhD admission in SDMCET Dharwad based on merit.

      How to Get SDMCET Admission?

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad admissions 2025 are based on entrance examinations conducted at the state and institute level, as per the course-specific criteria listed below.

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad Admissions Selection Criteria

      CoursesAdmission Criteria

      B.Tech

      COMEDK UGET/KCET

      M.Tech

      Karnataka PGCET

      MBA

      How to apply for SDMCET Dharwad Admissions 2026?

      Candidates seeking admission must follow the SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad application process mentioned below.

      SDMCET Dharwad Registrations

      • Candidates have to collect the SDMCET Dharwad application form from the college counter.
      • Fill out the application form in block letters only. 
      • Prescribed application fees of Rs 450 are to be dispatched to the bank through challans or online.
      • Candidates have to submit the application form along with their academic documents and a bank receipt. 
      • 3 sets of copies of all documents must be submitted to the admissions office.
      • Candidates who need hostel accommodation need to purchase the hostel admission form for Rs 25.

      Also See: SDM College of Engineering and Technology Courses

      SDMCET B.Tech Admissions 2026

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad offers admission to 8 full-time B.Tech courses at the UG level. SDMCET Dharwad B.Tech Courses in various specialisations.

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology B.Tech Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 

      CoursesSeatsEligibility Criteria

      B.Tech

      660

      10+2 with 45%

      SDMCET Dharwad B.Tech Admission Process 2026

      • Candidates have to meet the SDMCET Dharwad B.Tech eligibility criteria. 
      • Eligible candidates have to appear for the COMEDK UGET/KCET entrance examinations.
      • The cutoff will be released by the college. 
      • Candidates who meet the SDMCET Dharwad cutoff have to participate in the offline counselling session.
      • Candidates have to report to the counselling centres to fill in their preferred choices of courses and institutes during the counselling.
      • Finally, candidates have to report to SDMCET Dharwad to submit the documents for verification and make the payment of the fee to confirm the seat.

      Also See: SDM College of Engineering and Technology Placements

      SDMCET Dharwad Admissions 2026 for PG Courses

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology offers admission to SDMCET Dharwad M.Tech and MBA courses at the PG level. M.Tech courses include M.Tech Engineering Analysis and Design, M.Tech Digital Electronics, M.Tech Power Systems Engineering, M.Tech Computer-aided Design Structures, M.Tech Information Technology, and M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering.

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology PG Courses Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 

      CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

      M.Tech

      90

      Graduation with 50%

      MBA

      60

      SDMCET Dharwad PG Admissions Process 2026

      • Candidates have to meet the SDMCET Dharwad PG eligibility criteria. 
      • Eligible candidates have to appear for the Karnataka PGCET entrance examination.
      • The Karnataka PGCET merit list and rank list will also be released by the conducting body.
      • Karnataka PGCET counselling is conducted online. Candidates have to register online.
      • Verification of documents is done at the help centres.
      • A verification slip and secret key are provided after document verification.
      • Seats will be allotted based on candidate rank and preferences.
      • Candidates have to report to SDMCET Dharwad and pay the admission fee.

      SDMCET PhD Admissions 2026

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology offers admission to 9 PhD courses like PhD in Civil Engineering, PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering, PhD in Computer Science and Engineering and several others.

      SDM College of Engineering and Technology PhD Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 

      CourseEligibility Criteria

      Ph.D

      M.Phil with a minimum aggregate of 55% 

      SDMCET Dharwad PhD Admissions Process 2026

      • Candidates have to fulfil the SDMCET Dharwad PhD eligibility criteria. 
      • Candidates have to apply for admission to SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad.
      • Admission is conducted based on merit 
      • Candidates are shortlisted, and those fulfilling all the admission criteria are offered admission.
      • The selected candidates identify the research centre and take the admission for Ph. D. programme.

      Also See: SDM College of Engineering and Technology cutoffs

      Documents Required for SDMCET Admissions

      • Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
      • Degree certificate
      • Migration certificate
      • Passport-size colour photographs
      • Entrance examination scorecard
      • Eligibility certificate (If required)
      • Admission Allotment Order downloaded from student login
      • Study / Character Certificate as submitted in respective Counseling.
      • Transfer Certificate 
      • Cast / Income Certificate (for reserved category).
      • Copy of student’s Aadhar card 
      • Copy of parent’s PAN CARD 
      • Document Verification slip copy issued by KEA.
      • Downloaded copy of KEA Fee challan.

      For admission through the management quota, candidates who have appeared for KCET or COMEDK UGET do not have to appear for the entrance examination conducted by the management.

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      FAQ’s

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      Q: How can candidates apply for admission to SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad?
      A:

      Candidates must collect the application form from the college counter, fill it out in block letters, and submit it along with the required documents and a fee of Rs 450. For hostel accommodation, an additional form costing Rs 25 is needed.

      Q: What is the process for Ph.D admission at SDMCET Dharwad?
      Q: What documents are required for SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad admission?
      Q: What is the admission process for M.Tech and MBA at SDMCET Dharwad?
      Q: How is admission to B.Tech at SDM College of Engineering and Technology Dharwad offered?
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      Student Reviews for SDMCET Dharwad

      Average Rating

      3.9
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      29
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      Overall

      3.9

      Infrastructure

      4.2

      Placements

      3.7

      Campus Life

      4.1

      Academics

      3.5

      Value for Money

      2.7

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      excellent college good teaching thank you.

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      Pooja Posted on 19 Jul'25
      4

      Academics

      The college is affiliated with the VTU and also has many of the programs and topics included from the college that help students to get the practical knowledge and increase the skills of an individual towards the specialized subjects.

      College Infra

      The college has a huge campus and is located in a convenient location that helps the students with easy traveling. and it also has labs and modern equipment in the college that helps for many students to get knowledge.

      Campus Life

      The campus life is great and enjoyable that helps to learn. many things.

      Placements

      The college has a very good placement cell and officers who really help a lot of students to get placed in companies and also conduct many of the job fairs on the campus that bring many new companies to place students in their companies.

      Value For Money

      The college has an affordable price structure that also provides many facilities, so its worth studying in it.
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      It is overall a great experience

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      Shradha Posted on 15 Jul'25
      4.2

      Academics

      The acedemic side of the college is very good the faculty here are experienced and highly educated.They make the concept very easy to understand.The campus are various labs to make the concept easy and were students can practice

      College Infra

      SDM is located in Dharwad,Karnataka.It is not known to many people but it is a very good college.It has a good campus area neither too large nor small .Theres also a sports complex and different section are divided for different branch.

      Campus Life

      It has an average campus lufe but if u find good friends its more interesting than any thing the best thing here is to join a culture team which gives you the best experience,opportunities to explore yourself

      Placements

      Many know companies come to SDM for campus placement .The college give you 3-4 training sessions for appitude test and trains for campus placement .It provided a. Very good opportunity for the placement ment more than 75% people get placed in a batch

      Value For Money

      The college is very much value for money it is not that expensive in case of fees. Theres also ask you the money and provide the beat facility in it also provide a very good food facility in very affordable price
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      Yes that college is quite good and need to work on placeme

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      College Infra

      Out college infrastructure ha well maintained and there are so many facilities like play ground,zym facilities and basketball tournament in the college and good hostel facilities facilities like and communication skills are required

      Campus Life

      Campus Life Campus life is a vibrant and transformative experience that shapes a student’s academic and personal journey. It encompasses a blend of learning, extracurricular activities, and social interactions, creating a holistic environment for growth and development. Academics form the foundation of campus life, with students engaging in lectures, projects, and research. Beyond the classroom, cultural events, sports tournaments, and student clubs offer using these pointwise in the project .

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      I scored 37000 in the COMEDK exam. Can I get admission to SDMCET, Dharwad, CSE course in the 2nd and 3rd rounds?

      Hii,

      With a COMEDK rank of 37,000, getting into CSE at SDMCET Dharwad may not be possible in the 1st round, as CSE is one of the most competitive branches and usually closes at a much lower rank often under 20,000. However, don’t lose hope! In the 2nd and especially

      23 Jul'25
      my kcet rank is 76519 can I get admission in sdm collage if engg Dharwad
      My kcet ranking is 7326
      Computer science course to join
      Please suggest in Bangalore
      Hassan Davangere
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      23 Sep'21
      with cet ranking 14217 is it possible to get e&c in sdm college under general category

      hi,

      I assume you are asking about kcet closing ranks for S D M Institute of Tech.,Ujire,Dakshina Kannada. however at your score and category  you have decent chances in following branches of engineering in SDM college,

      Civil engineering

      Computers Science And Engineering

      Electronics and Communication Engineering

      Electrical And Electronics Engineering

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