The SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur (SDMC Dharwad) is a reputed medical college that offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in the various field of medicine. NEET UG conducts the admission process for undergraduate programs, including MBBS. The number of seats allocated for MBBS at the institute is 150.

For postgraduate admissions, including MD and MS courses, students will fill up the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate (NEET PG) scores. Usually, the academic calendar resembles the national medical educational calendar, which hosts admissions usually after the result of the entrance examination is announced.