SDM Pre-University and degree college is a college in Karnataka imparting bachelor's degree in arts, commerce and science. It is located in the small town of Ujire. This is the first educational institution by Dharmasthala Trust. Dr Yashovarma is the current Principal of SDM college(degree). This college has a very good infrastructure and teaching faculty. This is one of the few colleges which is accredited by NAAC(National Assessment and Accreditation Council).
The college is known for its high quality learning in an academically excellent and culturally stable environment. Late Sri Rathnavarma Heggade, the then Dharmadikari of Kshethra Dharmasthala, established the College in 1966, laying the foundation for a healthy and vibrant society in Belthangady Taluk. From there, under the able leadership of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, President of SDM Educational Society Ujire, the SDM College has grown into a national presence in the field of higher education. Besides being identified as a ‘College with Potential for Excellence’, SDM College is accredited at ‘A’ Level by NAAC, is conferred Autonomous Status by the UGC and has the Edusat Transmission Centre. The College imparts quality education to around 1600 students, through 21 Graduate and 06 Postgraduate Departments. The College has 4 National as well as 12 State Awards for NSS to its credit. The College has also won several awards and championships in various co-curricular and extra-curricular competitions.
- Accredited at 'A' level by NAAC. Recently in the month of March, 2010 it is Re-accredited by NAAC as CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) 3.58, in total 4.00. This is one of the highest point secured by a college in whole India. CGPA is the new method of assessment of NAAC.
- Satellite interactive Terminal under EDUSAT programme of CEC, New Delhi.
- Recognised as Lead College by the State Education Department of TQM.
- FJEI-Gopal Jinagouda Best College award.
- Identified by UGC under 'College With Potential for Excellence' (CPE) Scheme.
- 4 National and 10 State awards for NSS.
- Winner of University Athletic Women Championship for 18 years.
- Winner of University Level Best Magazine Award for Eight years.
- Rotary Award for best career Guidance Center for four years.
- 103 State Level & University Level Ranks in 40 Years.
S.D. M. College, Ujire is awarded with 'KARNATAKA BIODIVERSITY AWARD -2010' by Biodiversity Board, Govt. of Karnataka for recognizing its contributions towards the conservation of natural resources and sustainable development education through its ARBORETUM (Botanical Garden) and Technical Resource Cnetre (TRC)programmes.
The ARBORETUM now houses more than 600 species of plants of Western Ghats region of Karnataka. It is being currently developed as one of the major Conservation, Promotion, Research & Education center in the field of plant resources. You can get more information on these activities from Dr. B.Yashovarma, Principal, S.D.M. College Ujire or Prof. Keshava H.Korse, Associate Professor in the dept. of Botany & Biotechnology, SDMC, Ujire.