SDM College of Ayurveda has come a long way in 60 Years, and so have the people who began the task of elucidating this noble cause. The institution is dedicated to propagate Ayurveda and it is providing world class service to the needy. Throughout its journey, the institution has supported researchers in academic and clinical field, enabling interest in Ayurveda research and development. We have succeeded in bringing out qualified and expert doctors for the service of mankind. S.D.M. College of Ayurveda is represents the best of traditional knowledge and contemporary excellence, managed by SDME Society ®, Ujire. Rev. Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Shree Kshetra Dharmasthala and the President of S.D.M. Educational Society is the inspiration behind the success of the College, with his commitment to human welfare and social development through Education. Ever since 65 years of inception, the institution has rendered yeomen service to the public by providing health care, as well as to the students a qualitative value based Ayurveda education. Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda formerly known as Udupi Ayurveda College Started with 20 students and 10 teaching staff. Inaugurated by Swamiji of Puttige Mutt, Sri SujnanedraTheerthaSwamiji on 01-07-1958 On 01-09-1963 Udupi Ayurveda College shifted to Valakadu. Dr.GundacharyaSavanoor served as Principal. 18-11-1968 – College foundation was laid by Dr. M.C. Modi at Kuthpady, Udupi.