About Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) School, Mangaluru

We are a school built with the aim of nurturing young minds by providing them with the right cultural and progressive environment to ensure their well-rounded development in their formative years. With the intention of encompassing academic, cultural and social aspects of learning, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) School, Mangaluru was founded to impart quality and value-based education, through a renowned educational organization. It offers a curriculum tailored for the 21st century’s needs. Additionally, through several extra-curricular practices and well-researched methods, it intends to instil a love for learning among children.

The school is located in a beautiful and well-connected locality of Mangalore and offers a rich curriculum powered by technological aids. With SDM’s vast experience in the field of education, the ideals of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala and our deep understanding of the skills and attitude required for children to shine in today’s world — we are the best choice for you, dear parent. We also provide children with high-quality infrastructure and plenty of opportunities for growth. Because their growth and development is our growth and development.
SDM School

Our Mission

To facilitate the holistic growth of students in a conducive environment where creative, intellectual and academic development is encouraged, with the careful implementation of technology and values.

Our Vision

To encompass within the definition of education, the virtues of culture, discipline and skill development at an early stage.
Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade

About The President

Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade is a multi-dimensional personality — recognised as an educationalist, philosopher, philanthropist, and the ‘Dharmaadhikari’ and ‘Pattadhikaari’ of Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala. Over several years of tirelessly serving the society, he has evolved into a social reformer. He was awarded the second-highest civilian award of India, Padma Vibhushan in 2015. What truly defines his contribution, is his determined and consistent service to the nation — and his passion to show us that every individual has an innate potential to change the world.

As the president of the SDME Society, Dr. Heggade is the guiding spirit and driving force behind all its institutions. He is known for converting small towns into modern educational hubs and revered for his willful contribution towards education, empowerment and social betterment. His path-breaking contribution to the social, economical and cultural development of society is a testimonial to his service-oriented nature.

Dharmasthala

Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala is the encompassing force for all the SDM institutions, organisations and social initiatives. They function under the guidance of the Dharmadhikari. Dharmasthala is a confluence of multiple social attributes. It enables us to keep the values and ideals of the institutions intact.

The temple town of Dharmasthala is a place of pilgrimage and a spiritual healing centre, fostering multiple faiths under the watchful eye of Lord Manjunatha. It is where you can find modernization grow perfectly rooted in traditions. Religion, spirituality, social welfare, education, entrepreneurship, healthcare — you’ll find it all here, existing and functioning in harmony.
Dhamasthala
SDME Society

About The SDME Society

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational (SDME) Society, Ujire was established with the primary objective of making education accessible and affordable to everyone. With the hallmarked vision of inculcating Value Into Education, it currently manages 56 educational institutions from Kindergarten to Doctoral Studies in the State of Karnataka, India.

The institutions offer quality education in the fields of Law, Engineering & Technology, Industrial Training, Medical Sciences, Dental Sciences, Conventional & Alternative Medicine and Business & Management Studies. The educational society ensures quality through updated skill sets and value-based education. The central functioning unit for all management actions for SDM Institutions — the SDME Society Office — is located at Ujire. Dr. B Yashovarma, Distinguished Secretary, currently heads the Society and is a guide for the institutions’ efficient functioning.

Leadership

Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade

President

Prof. S. Prabhakar

Vice - President

Sri D. Surendra Kumar

Vice - President

Sri D. Harshendra Kumar

Secretary

Dr. Satheeshchandra S

Secretary

Sri Shreyes Kumar

Member

About SDM Schools

The SDM Schools are a significant component of the spectrum of educational institutions that the SDME Society manages. The very first SDM school was established in 1947, and the group of institutions have since championed the essence of quality schooling — implementing the most result-oriented educational initiatives in schools.


More than seven decades of experience in administering schools has made us a reputed name in the education space. We have over 10 schools located at Ujire, Dharmasthala where more than 8,000 students are pursuing education from kindergarten to high school. A significant number of state and national level awards bagged by students define our schools’ competence and dedication to quality education.

Quick   Facts

Vilas Nayak

Vilas Nayak, an alumnus of SDM is a world-enowned artist and speed painter, was a finalist at India’s Got Talent Season 3 and also participated in Asia’s Got Talent.

Ms Isha Sharma

Ms Isha Sharma, an alumna of SDM, was awarded the Women International Master in Chess.

Mr Ashwal Rai

Mr Ashwal Rai, an alumnus of SDM has bagged a gold medal in Volleyball at the South Asian Games, 2019.

Mr Mithin Kumar

Mr Mithin Kumar, an alumnus of SDM, represented Bengal Warriors at Pro Kabbadi.

Mr Nitin

Mr Nitin, an alumnus of SDM, secured a Gold medal in the 2nd Asian Men’s Netball Championship held in Malaysia.

Mr Gururaj Poojary

Mr Gururaj Poojary, an alumnus of SDM College Ujire, was a Silver Medallist in Weightlifting at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Australia.