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Admission to SDMCET Dharwad can be obtained through KCET or COMEDK, with a rank within 8000 in KCET being favorable for selection. Management quota admission requires a 2.5 lakh INR donation. The college is well-regarded, ranks among the top five in Karnataka, and offers excellent faculty with significant industry experience. The fee structure varies: KCET students pay 70,000 to 75,000 INR, COMEDK students pay around 2.15 lakh INR, and management quota fees range from 1,50,000 to 2,50,000 INR.
Hostel costs, including mess, are approximately 44,000 INR. Scholarships are available for SC-ST and economically weaker students, and fees can be paid via Internet banking or cash through the campus's Karnataka Bank. Placement eligibility starts from the 6th semester, requiring a minimum CGPA of 6.75. Last year, around 50 companies visited, with a 75-90% placement rate. The highest package offered was 24 LPA, and the average was around 5 LPA.
Core engineering placements saw offers between 8-10 LPA, while MNCs like TCS and Wipro offered 3-6 LPA. Notable recruiters included Bosch, Wipro, KPIT, HP, Dell, Intel, and others. The college does not directly provide internships but encourages students to pursue them independently or through the placement cell. The embedded IoT course by IBM offered a 15,000 INR monthly stipend. Limited scholarships are available, primarily through government support, with notable ones for minority and economically disadvantaged students.
Despite high fees and limited scholarships, the strong placement record, especially in CS, IS, EC, and Mechanical branches, makes it a competitive choice for aspiring engineers.
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