Salai Muthukumar Chettiar Educational Trust
Salai Muthukumar Chettiar Educational Trust* was founded in 1993 by the visionary philanthropist *Shri V.M. Ganapathy*, with a noble mission to uplift the educational standards of the youth, especially from rural and underserved communities. The trust has been a torchbearer in the field of education, aiming to bridge the gap between affordability and excellence by establishing institutions that provide holistic and quality education.
Rooted in discipline, integrity, and service to society, the trust is committed to fostering intellectual growth, professional ethics, and leadership qualities among students. It believes in empowering every student—irrespective of their background—to excel in their chosen fields through dedicated mentoring and modern learning infrastructure.
The Trust proudly governs *Ganapathy Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology*, a premier self-financed institution affiliated with Anna University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi. With a continuous focus on innovation, the trust strives to deliver education that is industry-relevant, future-ready, and socially responsible.
“Empowering Rural Youth through Education and Enlightenment”
this has been the unwavering motto of our Trust since inception.