4. The main motive of VELS GROUP of Institutions, is to take education to the humble thresholds of first generation learners and weaker sections of the society.

5. 1992 – Vel’s College of Pharmacy 1993 – Vel’s College of Physiotherapy Vel’s College of Science 1996 – Vel’s Institute of Hotel Management 1997 – Vel’s Vidhyashram 1999 – Vael’s Institute of Business Administration Vel’s Academy of Maritime Studies

6. 2001 – Vel’s City Centre Vel’s Higher Secondary School 2002 – Vel’s Srinivasa College of Engineering & Technology Vel’s Hotel & Catering Industrial School 2003 – Vael’s Billabong High International School Vel’s Teacher Training Institute

7. 2004 – Vel’s Academy of Maritime Education & Training 2006 – Venkateshwara Nursing College 2007 – Sri Venkateshwara Dental College & Hospital Vel’s School of Nursing

9.  The main objective of the institution is to produce high quality dental surgeons and provide quality dental treatment to the rural population  The focus of dentistry in the present times is not only on prevention and treatment of dental diseases but on meeting the demand for better aesthetics.  Thus, dentistry is emerging as one of the most progressive and challenging medical science

10. Faculty - The institution is headed by a renowned dentist, Dr. Lodd Mahendra, M.D.S., M.Orth., RCS (Edinburgh), Orthodontist, as principal & Dr. V. Rangarajan, M.D.S. (Prosthodontics), Diplomate of ICOI, as Vice Principal with a team of qualified, experienced & dedicated faculty to train the students.

12. Laboratory – All departments in dentistry are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities & latest equipment. The establishment of the following laboratories in spacious halls is a special feature of this institution: Biochemistry Lab Anatomy museum Anatomy Dissection Lab

15. Dental Clinic Physiology Lab Haematology Lab Pre-Clinical Prosthodontia Lab Minor Operation Theatre X-Ray Lab Phantom Head Lab Audio Visual Room Computer Lab

23. Medical Camps – Rural dental health programmes are conducted regularly by the institution, which are compulsory for the students to gain clinical experience. Rural areas benefit by the institution’s Community Dentistry Programme. Tie-up Arrangement – The institution has a tie- up with Government Hospital, Tambaram at Chromepet for practical training & clinical study.

24. Sports & Games – Indoor & Outdoor games facilities are available in the campus. Gymnasium with modern equipment has been installed in the campus premises. Hostel – The institution has its own hostel with furnished rooms & common halls for boys & girls separately. There are separate spacious dining halls also in the hostel.