The visionary Philanthropists of Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Educational Trust started Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College in Katteri in the year 2000 with the noble aim of uplifting economically and educationally backward district, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri into a number one educational destination in Tamil Nadu. The College is surrounded by the culturally rich pilgrimage centers, Hanumantheertham (2km) and Theerthamalai (15km), associated with the famous Epic, The Ramayana. The College is located in a sprawling campus of more than 50 acres. The Queen of Mountains, the Eastern Ghats, has bestowed her bountiful nature and conducive climate around the area. The College is well connected with the nearby cities and is located in the Salem-Vellore State High Ways. Currently the college functions with the strength of around 4300 students, 150 faculty members. The College offers 13 UG courses, 9 PG courses, 7 M.Phil programmes and 3 Ph.D (Part time/Full time), 3 Ph.D (Part time) programmes. The college was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956 on 26th August 2013. The curricular model developed SVM originally integrating teaching, research and extension has earned the institute UGC status by the NAAC in 2015 with ‘A’ Grade (3.27). Recently, the college is conferred with Autonomous Status by the UGC from the academic year 2020-2021 onwards and retains the same NAAC Grade ‘A’ with 3.27 CGPA till 2025. So far the college stands proud by clinching 80 gold medals and a number of ranks.