The beginning:

S.D.M College is well known for its academic excellence. The prime objective of the institution is to give the maximum academic benefits to the students and it is functioning to fulfill its aspiration.

The College introduced Journalism as a course in 1986. Since then it has got the recognition in the media world because of the quality education which it is providing. Alumni of this department are working in various media houses of the state as well as the national fame. S.D.M journalism department is considered as one of the oldest in its kind in Coastal Karnataka.