B.A., LL.B. (5 Years)
120reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law · MangaluruShri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law Fees
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law is a law college in Mangaluru, Karnataka, established in 1974. It is affiliated to Karnataka…
7%
Placement · 2023-24
260
Reported intake
Overview
About Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law is a law college in Mangaluru, Karnataka, established in 1974. It is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi. They are B.A., LL.B. (5 Years), BBA LL.B. (5 Years), LL.B. (3 Years), LL.M. (Business and Trade Law) – 2 Years and Ph.D. (Law). The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 260 seats. Official college pages identify the institution as affiliated with Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi; older pages refer to the former University of Mysore affiliation. Facilities include a 150-capacity moot court hall, legal-aid and consumer clinic activities, an Arbitration and Mediation Centre operating since 2017, a digital library with Manupatra and other resources, and three computer labs. The college website states that it has a KSLU-recognized research centre since 2011 and names three recognized research guides; its 2023-24 AQAR separately reports one recognized research guide, 12 UGC-notified-journal papers, 28 books/chapters/conference proceedings, zero research-project grants, and 32 research/IPR/entrepreneurship workshops. The college's current official website uses both Mangalore and Mangaluru for the same Kodialbail campus. It states that the college was initially affiliated to the University of Mysore, later to Mangalore University, and is currently affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi. Officially listed programmes include 3-year LL.B., 5-year B.A. LL.B., 5-year B.B.A. LL.B., LL.M. and Ph.D. The college states that undergraduate admission is through merit and Government of Karnataka reservation norms.
Courses & costs
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Admission applicationApplication fee · All applicants · Application/registration fee payable by demand draft to the Principal; the official page does not state whether it is refundable. Source | 2026-27 | ₹300one-time |
| Admission applicationRegistration · All applicants · Application/registration fee payable by demand draft to the Principal; the official page does not state whether it is refundable. Source | 2026-27 | ₹300one-time |
Placements · 2023-24
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law placements
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law placements 2023-24: 7% placement rate, 17 of 236. Recruiters include Aditya Birla Finance Group, Fox Mandal, Tatva Legal, ACA Juris.
7%
17 of 236
College-wide outgoing/final-year students placements for 2023-24: 17 of 236 students placed, a placement rate of 7%.
Recruiter network
Aditya Birla Finance GroupFox MandalTatva LegalACA JurisClutch Group
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
BBA LL.B. (5 Years)
60reported intake
LL.B. (3 Years)
60reported intake
LL.M. (Business and Trade Law) – 2 Years
20reported intake
Ph.D. (Law)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law admissions
Direct application to the college · LLM · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · BA LLB · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · BBA LLB · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Direct application to the college · LLB · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Direct application to the college · LLM · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by Karnataka State Law University, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · BA LLB · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by SDM Law College, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · BBA LLB · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by SDM Law College, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceDirect application to the college · LLB · Merit seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by SDM Law College, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFor the undergraduate courses, the college states that admission is through merit in the qualifying examination and follows the KSLU 80-20 seat matrix and Karnataka reservation norms. The college's application procedure requires downloading the form and sending it with certificates by post/email; the procedure page also states that selection is based on previous examination performance and an interview. The LLM admission procedure is subject to orders notified by KSLU. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Name | District Legal Services Authority Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Purpose | Referral of matters outside student representation limits through the college legal-aid programme Source |
| City | Mangaluru Source |
| Name | Consumer Forum Source |
| Purpose | Student legal representation through the college Consumer Clinic Source |
| Name | Bangalore Mediation Centre Source |
| Purpose | Trainers for ADR training through the college Arbitration and Mediation Centre Source |
| City | Bengaluru Source |
| Name | Lions Club Source |
| Purpose | Association for an Arbitration and Mediation programme Source |
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 300 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | All applicants Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Includes note | Application/registration fee payable by demand draft to the Principal; the official page does not state whether it is refundable. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | All Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Year | 2024 Source |
|---|---|
| Passed | 180 Source |
| Pass pct | 77 Source |
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Reach the college
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law contact details
| Address | M.G. Road, Kodialbail, Mangaluru – 575003 |
|---|---|
| principal@sdmlc.ac.in | |
| Website | https://sdmlc.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Tharanath | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1974 Source |
|---|---|
| NAAC grade | A Source |
| Name | Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Regulator | Bar Council of India notice |
| Stated session | 2026-27 |
| Domicile rules | Government of Karnataka reservation norms apply; no separate domicile condition is stated on the cited college pages. Source |
| Centralised portal | No Source |
| Programme code | BA LLB Source |
| Name | B.A., LL.B. (5 Years) Source |
| Study level | Integrated Source |
| Max age | 22 Source |
| Eligibility | +2 or equivalent from a recognised board/university; 45% minimum for general applicants and 40% for SC/ST applicants. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi Source |
| Duration in years | 5 Source |
| Gender admitted | Co-educational Source |
| Advertised intake | 120 Source |
| Other eligibility | Age below 20 for general applicants and below 22 for SC/ST/OBC applicants as of 1 June; open-university degrees without basic qualifications are not eligible. Source |
| Awarding body type | State technical university Source |
| Intake source | College site Source |
| Min percent general | 45 Source |
FAQ
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law FAQs
How can I get admission to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law?
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law admits students on the basis of marks. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://sdmlc.ac.in/admission-to-courses/application-form-and-procedure/.
What are the placements like at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law?
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law reports 17 students placed out of 236 graduating students in 2023-24.
What courses does Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law offer?
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law offers 5 programmes, including B.A., LL.B. (5 Years), BBA LL.B. (5 Years), LL.B. (3 Years), LL.M. (Business and Trade Law) — 2 Years, Ph.D. (Law).
Where is Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law located?
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law is located at M.G. Road, Kodialbail, Mangaluru – 575003, Karnataka, India.
Is Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law recognised and accredited?
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College and Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research in Law is affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- sdmlc.ac.in — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Contact Us — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — History and Profile — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Legal Aid & Extension — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — B.A., LL.B. (5 Years) — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — BBA LL.B. (5 Years) — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — LL.B. (3 Years) — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Under Graduate — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — LL.M. (Business and Trade Law) — 2 Years — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Admission to Courses — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Doctoral Degree — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — History and Profile — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Application form and procedure — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in · pdf — Scholarship/Freeship Policy — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — For the Attention of Lady Students — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in · pdf — AQAR 2023-24
- sdmlc.ac.in — Training and Placement — SDM Law College
- sdmlc.ac.in — Training and Placement Cell/Internship
- sdmlc.ac.in — AQAR Links 2023-24
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 Law participating institutes
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.