Swami Dayananda College of Arts and Science (SDCAS), Chennai was established in 2001 managed by Swami Dayananda Educational Trust.

It is affiliated to Bharathidasan University.

Vision and Mission:

To bring quality education to the children and youth of Manjakkudi and surrounding villages, by establishing and managing educational institutions with proven pedagogy and qualified teachers in a well developed academic infrastructure on par with urban India.

To serve rural educational needs, encouraging the underprivileged to realize their complete potential and become contributing, responsible members of society.