The Kandrikar Charitable & Educational Trust was founded on 17th July 1987 with a noble vision of empowering communities through education and employment. The primary objective of the Trust is to promote educational opportunities and career development for the people residing in and around Ambur, located in Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.
Guided by a strong sense of social responsibility, the Trust has consistently worked toward uplifting economically and educationally disadvantaged sections of society. Its initiatives are rooted in the belief that education is a powerful tool for transformation and a key to unlocking better futures.
As part of its mission, the Trust established K.A.R. Polytechnic College in the academic year 1997–98 under the self-financing scheme, which has since grown into one of the leading polytechnic institutions in the region.
The Trust continues to support and develop institutions that contribute to skill development, technical education, and employment readiness, thereby playing a vital role in the educational landscape of the Vellore District.