Ramachandra Educational Trust (RET) opened Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College (SVDC) in the academic year 2014-2015. SVDC is approved by the Dental Council of India and is affiliated to the Pondicherry University. The college is located in Ariyur, Pondicherry in an eco friendly environment within a 5 acre campus with a built up infrastructure of 1,50,000 sq.ft.