Historically, Thiruvananthapuram has been the seat of power of the Travancore monarchs. A city which is immensely beautiful with fine architecture and abundant with greenery, Trivandrum offers best of both. It is metropolitan in character and is well connected. Some of the best beaches in India can be found in this place. A short ride from the main city can lead one to pastoral paradise or clean beaches.

Trivandrum has also been the technological capital of Kerala. Technopark was one of the harbingers of the IT revolution in the state. Home to central and state government offices, science and technology institutions, and educational institutions, Trivandrum offers all the convenience of a big city.

DCSMAT Trivandrum is set amidst a 72 acre expansive plot of KINFRA Film & Video Park, near Trivandrum. The state of the art infrastructure of KINFRA campus is inclusive of an open air theatre, conference halls and guest houses. The campus has dedicated power and water supply and advanced communication facilities. It also has food courts, a mini-conference hall, shooting locales, exhibition areas and preview theatres. Being in the vicinity of Technopark and major IT companies, the campus is in the centre of a business environment. KINFRA also has the Ernst & Young offices and a host of top-notch post production studios. The iconic Sainik School is situated adjacent to the DCSMAT campus.

Rated as one among the pre-eminent academic institutions of the country, DCSMAT offers a methodically developed and integrated system of education and training to the students. Value-based education is intrinsic to the institution as it creates a strong learning environment that enhances academic attainment and helps students develop better relationship skills.The institution integrates all vital components conducive for a student-centric knowledge imparting system and has coupled it with a congenial environment. A proactive teaching methodology that incorporates case study, discussions on contemporary topics and emerging issues in the world scenario, alongside student mentorship, team work, learning skills and adaptation to technological advancements is practiced. Experienced and proficient faculty design and deliver courses, preparing students for careers while still on campus.