Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering was established in the year 1980 under the aegis of the Ayyanavaram Educational Trust (AET), by the founder and esteemed Chairman Alhaj.K.Moosa, with a noble aim of promoting 'Technical Higher Education'. Dhaanish Ahmed holds approval from AICTE, New Delhi, accredited by NAAC and is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai is located in a serene and conducive atmosphere in close proximity to the city.

The founder Chairman, Alhaj.K.Moosa, is an educationalist and philanthropist with extensive experience in the field of education. His primary focus is on delivering quality technical education to the socially and economically disadvantaged segments. Currently, AET oversees multiple schools and engineering colleges, catering to approximately 5000 aspiring individuals.