Prof. R.V. Dhanapalan established the Vaiyapuri Mudaliar Educational Foundation in 1991 with the objective of providing education and opportunities to communities in rural areas. He names the trust in fond memory of his father.

The trust established Prof. Dhanapalan College in 1991, at Kelambakkam, south of Chennai. The college was affiliated with the University of Madras and had a grand inauguration attended by notable personalities including Dr.Navalar Nedunchezhian, Minister of Finance, Thiru C.Aranganayagam. Minister of Education, Honorable Justice. S. Natarajan, Justice. K. Venkataswamy, Dr. K.M.Marimuthu, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiyar University.

Since its start in 1991, the college has seen tremendous growth. From just 20 students initially, it has now reached 2000 students in 2023. Thanks to the hard work of the management and faculty, the college has become one of the leading institutions in education over the past three decades. We’re excited to welcome new students every year and continue our journey of learning and growth together.

To build this college into a strong temple of learning on par with universities of excellence in learning and research and to serve as one of the best colleges in the world and also to serve humanity for all times to com
To provide education for life rather than providing isolated specialisation. With this mission in mind, making this institution a laboratory of philosophy to achieve social efficiency and impregnating the students with a sense of ethics tempered with erudition and inculcating in them the cultural values , thus shaping them into ideal citizens.

The application form has to be duly filled in by the applicant and submitted at the college office on or before the last date.

The following copies of the certificates to be enclosed along with a Application Fee of Rs.200/-

CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES FOR TAMILNADU HIGHER SECONDARY BOARD
10th standard Statement of Marks
Higher Secondary Statement of Marks
Transfer & Conduct Certificate
Community Certificate
Income Certificate from Tahsildar
2 Passport + 2 Stamp size photos
Migration Certificate from University of Madras (for boards other than Tamil Nadu State Board)
CANDIDATES APPLYING FOR POST GRADUATE COURSES
10th & 12th Standard Statement of Marks
U.G. Mark Sheet
Provisional Certificate
Transfer & Conduct Certificate
Community Certificate
Income Certificate from Tahsildar
2 passport + 2 stamp size photos
Migration Certificate from University of Madras (for other University Students)

SCHOLARSHIPS
The college awards scholarships to the deserving students. State, Central Government & private trust scholarships are awarded to economically weak students from rural areas. All scholarships are subject to regular attendance, good conduct and satisfactory progress.

List of scholarships awarded to students
Girls students who score above 70% will be given Free Transport
Student should score above 70% marks in each Semester University exam, failing which the transport scholarship will be cancelled and they have to pay the transport fee.
Students who score above 85% marks in HSC/CBSE/ICSC will be given Free Education.
Students should score above 75% marks in each semester examination failing which the scholarship will be cancelled and they have to pay the College fees from the forth coming semester.
Students who score above 75-85% will be given a Merit Scholarship of 50% in the Semester fees.
Students should score above 75% marks in each semester examination failing which
the scholarship will be cancelled and student should pay the full semester fees hence forth.
Students who score above 60% marks will be given a Merit Scholarship of 20% in first semester fess (ONLY)
Student Referral amount Rs.2000/- will be paid for each student admitted (only at the end of the 1st year). Applicable to Current Students.
Sports Scholarship
Students who have won in the below games at National/ State/District level competitions will be given upto 75% fees Scholarship
• Student should win in at least one University Sports tournament every year.
• Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Cricket, Volley ball Running(100m/200m), Basket ball
• Any Disciplinary issue on the student, the scholarship will be cancelled.
Special Scholarship of 50% scholarship for students who excel in the field of Bharatanatyam, Classic singing, Instrument – (Veena, Guitar, Violin, Miruthangam, Flute, Drum)
Student should win in intercollegiate cultural events conducted by colleges failing which the scholarship will be cancelled and they have to pay the College fees from the forth coming semester.

Infrastructure
Canteen & Mess
Hostel
Auditorium
Laboratories
TransportCanteen & Mess
The college provides a healthy environment in the cafeteria and makes sure that quality food is served in the canteen. The main Dining area is well ventilated and spacious with a seating capacity for 500 students. The canteen is equipped with modern furniture and automatic cooking and storing facilities, which provides lunch, snacks and beverages both to the students and staff at reasonable rates. Students refresh and relax with friends and enjoy quality and healthy food.

Hostel
We have always sought to establish a close relation with Learning to Living. Most of our students prefer to stay in the campus for the entire course study. The residential life brings together students and faculty in what is an essential part of the living experience.

Facilities Available
Modernized Kitchen providing tasty & hygienic food
North Indian & South Indian Menu
Purified R.O. Water
Hotwater Facility
Medical Care
Spacious Rooms
Internet Facility
Regular House Keeping
24 Hrs Security service

Transport
Bus routes are available to every nook and corner of the city thus making our transport system one of the best among the colleges in the suburbs of Chennai. College has a fleet of buses operating from all parts of Chennai (Parrys, Anna Nagar, T.Nagar, Ashoknagar, Tambaram, Kalpakkam, Anagaputtur, Thirukalukundram, Anupuram, Guduvancherry, Chengalpet & SRP Tools). Students can have a safe and comfortable journey.