Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic (SMP), Shimoga is a polytechnic institute registered under Sanjay Vidya Kendra Society running under the guidance of Shri Kagodu Thimmappa. The institute is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and is affiliated to DTE, Karnataka. The institute is one of the largest polytechnic institutes in the state with more than 20 acres of campus. The institute offers a wide range of technical diploma courses in various fields of engineering. Admission to this institute is merit-based and application for the same will be available on the official website of the Directorate of Education of the state Government.

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SMP Shimoga Highlights

Established | Institute type 1980 | Government-aided
Approved by AICTE
Affiliation DTE, Karnataka
Program offered Diploma
Number of courses 5
Application mode Online
Admission criteria Merit-based
Campus Area 20 acres
Website https://smpolytechnic.in/

SMP Shimoga Courses

Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic offers a diploma program in five specialized fields of engineering. A brief description of the courses is outlined below.

Diploma Courses Seat intake Duration Eligibility
Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and communication, Computer science, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Science. 60 3 years The candidate should be an Indian citizen and should have completed SSLC or equivalent examination with a minimum of 35% aggregate marks.
Also, candidate should have compulsorily completed a minimum of five years of study in the state of Karnataka.

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SMP Shimoga Admission

The admissions to Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic are governed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Karnataka. The eligible candidates can apply for the same in online mode through the official website of DTE.

Application Process

  • Go to the official website of DTE, Karnataka.
  • Fill the application form by paying the specified fee.
  • Fill in all the necessary information.
  • Upload the specified documents.
  • Submit the application.
  • Once the application is submitted, the officials will verify the same. 
  • Then, DTE will release the merit list on its official website. 
  • Then, the students can choose the colleges they wish to take admission to on the option entry process. 
  • Choose Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic, Shimoga in that entry option along with the preference of the specialization.
  • Then, the officials will release the seat allotment list. After the allotment of seats, the candidates can reach the college for document verification with the prescribed documents. 
  • Finally, the candidates can pay the admission fee of the Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic and can get admission to the college. 

SMP Shimoga Placements

Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic has an active placement cell that acts as a facilitator between students and industries. The cell along with a career development centre tries to get the best placement opportunities for every student of the institute. 

  • The placement cell aims at identifying the career goals of the students and provides an opportunity for them in this competitive job market. 
  • Some of the companies that recruit the students of this institute are Mahindra, Kaynes, ACT, Centum, Toyota, Kirloskar, TVS, Honda, BHEL, Jindal, and PCB manufacturing industries among many others. 
  • The institute also organizes recruitment drives in collaboration with Rossell Techsys for diploma students of the institute. Rossell Techsys is the aerospace and defence section of Rossell India Limited. 
  • Rossell Techsys offer a stimulating work environment while manufacturing components for defence and aerospace applications.

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SMP Shimoga Scholarships

Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic provides scholarship facilities for meritorious students. The students of this institute can avail many other scholarships available for the Diploma students in the state of Karnataka. They include food and accommodation scholarships, fee concession schemes, and also minority categorical students can avail of many other benefits. The students can also apply for other scholarships provided by private organizations if they are eligible. 

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SMP Shimoga Facilities

The institute has many facilities for the betterment of the students and is always trying to improvise them as much as possible. The following facilities are available in the institute: 

  • Hostel- The institute has hostels for both girls and boys. The hostels are well ventilated with enough rooms to accommodate all the students. 
  • Free internet- The campus has a free internet facility at the campus for its students. Any student can connect to the internet through free Wi-Fi provided by the institute.
  • Library- The library is stacked with books and journals for the reference of students. The library is only accessible by the students during the college hours. 
  • Laboratories- The institute has many labs required by students of various branches spread throughout the campus. The labs are equipped with the necessary tools and resources for the effective transfer of knowledge to students.

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SMP Shimoga Faculty

Sanjay Memorial Polytechnic institute has a well-qualified and experienced faculty in all departments. All the faculty along with the principal aim at providing high-quality education and practical knowledge-oriented skills to the students in order to make them competitive. The below table gives a brief idea regarding the faculty of this institute:

Course name Number of lecturers Department email
Civil 13 smp308civil@gmail.com
Mechanical 14 mechsmp2012@gmail.com
Electronics and communication 20 -
Computer science 12 smpcse@gmail.com
Electrical and electronics 5 smp308ee@gmail.com
Science 8 -

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SMP Shimoga FAQs

Ques. How can I contact the administration of SMP Shimoga?

Ans. Any students can contact the administration of this institute by calling 08183226034 or emailing at either smp308ppl@gmail.com or info@smpolytechnic.in or by visiting the college in person at Ikkeri road, Sagara, Shimoga- 577401.

Ques. Can a candidate join directly for the second year of diploma at SMP Shimoga?

Ans. Yes, this institute permits direct admission into the second year of diploma if they are eligible. The eligibility criteria include completion of 10+2 in science or vocational or with ITI certification from the recognized board. 

Ques. What is the fee structure in SMP Shimoga?

Ans. The fee structure for this institute varies depending upon each categorical student. The general candidate fee is around INR 7,000 per year and spans up to INR 21,000 for 3 years.

Ques. What are the opportunities available to the students after completion of a diploma in civil engineering at SMP Shimoga?

Ans. The opportunities available for any civil engineering diplomat are they can pursue higher education in B.E, can get jobs in various sectors or work in any building concerned organization. 

Ques. Is there any alumni association of students at SMP Shimoga?

Ans. Yes, the institute has an SMP Alumni association comprising the alumni of this institute. This association try to prepare young graduates to face this ever-changing and challenging world from their experience.