Banasthali Vidyapith , Jaipur   Jaipur ,Rajasthan

About Banasthali Vidyapith , Jaipur

Last Updated By: Rachna Jha on 27th January, 2023

Banasthali Vidyapith was established in the year 1935 by Hiralal Shastri and Ratan Shastri in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established to impart quality and advanced education to women. Its admissions process is open to all women, regardless of caste, color, religion, race, or residence. 

The institute has earned the highest possible 'A++' grade from NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) and is recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission). Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur was ranked 66th in the overall category and 67th in the engineering category in the NIRF 2021 ranking. The varsity was ranked 35 in the NIRF ranking 2021 for the university category, whereas it was ranked 55 in the NIRF ranking 2020 for the university category. The NIRF has ranked the institute 22nd in the pharmacy category for 2021.

The Deemed-to-be-University in Jaipur offers a wide range of courses of Undergraduate, Post-Graduate, and Doctoral level programs under various departments and domains. It also provides schooling education to young girls. Girls can enroll in various courses such as M.Phil., MA, Ph.D., and so on, in multiple specializations offered by the university. Jaipur's Banasthali Vidyapith is also known as the National Centre for Women's Education. Smt. Ratan Shastri and Smt. Pandit Hiralal Shastri established the university in memory of their beloved daughter Shantabai.

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Highlights

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Courses

Banasthali Vidyapith is the world's largest all-female residential institute. The institute engages in the concept of 'Panchamukhi Shiksha,' which refers to the harmonious development of one's personality while maintaining spiritual values and scientific achievements. Smt. Ratan Shastri and Pandit Hiralal Shastri founded the institute on October 6, 1935, in response to the unexpected death of their daughter Shantabai. Banasthali is one of the top national institutes for women, focusing on their development in five critical areas: physical, practical, aesthetic, moral, and intellectual. The college offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in subjects such as Economics, History, Sociology, Geography, Psychology, Political Science, and others. Let us delve deeper into the institute's courses.

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur UG Courses

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur PG Courses

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Admissions

Admission information for Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, is available on the university's official online portal. Students interested in pursuing graduate and post-graduate courses at the university must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the university for the course. To be admitted to their desired programmes, students must pass a university-level entrance exam/aptitude test. The university website will feature a merit list of the selected candidates. Students must complete the admission process by following the next steps.

There are certain steps that every student looking for admission in this university must follow. It is important to note that admission to all the courses offered are merit-based. Although, for MBA and M. Tech students, it is necessary to appear for the Aptitude Test conducted by the institute itself. Applications can be submitted either online or offline, and the various documents required for the same are:

• Original Certificates/ Marksheets
• Photographs and ID proof
• Caste certificate if applicable

Scholarships offered by Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Clubs & Committees

• The ICE: or Innovative Chemical Engineers Club, was founded by the Department of Chemical Engineering to encourage students to participate in new activities and explore the vast field of Chemical Engineering. The club hosts a technical festival and invites guests and professors to give guest lectures on campus.
• Corona: The technical club of Jaipur's Banasthali Vidyapith. Students in this club are in charge of various activities related to innovation and technology. With the assistance of sponsors, the students conduct various research projects. This club is overseen by the department of engineering and sciences.
• Samarthaya: Samarthaya is the electronics club of the Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur, run by the department of engineering. The club's goal is to pique students' interest in electronics and electrical instruments. This club's members also run various electronics-related programmes.
• Aayam: Aayam is the literary and creative club. It is also  in charge of curating the university's annual magazine. Members of this club frequently organise literary competitions such as poetry writing, essay writing, and so on for students who are interested in literature. For students, the club also organises photography and digital poster-making competitions.
• Rifle Club: The Banasthali Vidyapith Rifle Club is affiliated with the National Rifle Association of India. Students in this club are taught shooting skills by trained instructors, and practise sessions are held at a shooting range.
• Flying and Gliding Club: Founded in 1960, the Banasthali Vidyapith Flying and Gliding Club is a learning programme. As the name implies, the club teaches students from Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur the necessary skills for flying an aircraft. The university owns aircraft that can be used to train students and has an approved/licensed airfield.
• The Banasthali Seva Dal: is a club that teaches students about Mach Past, Ceremonial Parade, and Rifle Shooting. Students from this club have also received the Rashtrapati Award for their achievements in these areas. It provides training for girl guides, and eligible girl guides can compete at the national and state levels

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Placements 

WISDOM (Women's Institute for Studies in Development Oriented Management) recruits on the Banasthali Vidyapith campus in Jaipur. The majority of the students have been hired by reputable banks, with an average annual salary of Rs. 3.5 L. The students were also given a maximum annual salary of Rs. 5.2 L. WISDOM students are also sent to various organizations for training, including the Bank of Rajasthan, Aptech, Amul, Cipla, Dabur, and Bajaj. In 2019, the median salary offered to B.Pharm students was Rs. 2,80,000, while the median salary offered to M.Pharm students was Rs. 3,60,000. 

The university has a great placement record with over 80% of all students being placed every year with good packages.

• Students from the University were placed in companies such as Accenture, Wipro, HDFC Bank, Genpact, and Axis Bank in 2021. The highest package is INR 7.5 LPA, while the median package is INR 3.6 LPA.
• The Institute recently established a partnership with ICICI Bank, through which students can learn about finance and banking services.
• Every year, 60-70 percent of MBA students are placed. The highest salary available is INR 12 LPA, and the lowest is INR 3.5 LPA. Internships are taken up by 65-70 percent of students.
• CS and IT students have the highest placement rate, at around 90%. The average package recently offered is INR 4-5 LPA, with the highest package going up to INR 29 LPA.

Top Recruiters of Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Facilities & Infrastructure

• Hostels: Banasthali Vidyapith has 29 hostels, each of which can accommodate 110 to 438 students. The hostels provide free internet access and all of the basic amenities needed for a comfortable hostel stay. Mess services and other amenities, such as sports, are provided to the hostellers. A working women's hostel with 113 rooms is also available to employed students at Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur.
• Staff Quarters: The Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur has over 400 staff quarters. The staff quarters range from one-story houses to multi-story buildings that house both teaching and non-teaching staff. The premises of the staff quarters, such as the hostel, are equipped with Wi-Fi and a mess.
• Central Library: The Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur University's central library, offers internet access to students. Students can look through the library's multiple editions, journals, and books and check them out for future use. The online library contains millions of e-books and e-pdfs in fields such as science, pharmacy, engineering, technology, humanities, and so on.
• Hospital: The Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur has its own hospital, Apaji Arogya Mandir, with 60 beds. The hospital also has medical and paramedical staff that works around the clock to meet the medical needs of the university's students, staff, and faculty members.
• Guest House: The guest house is reserved for VIP and VVIP guests who visit the campus to attend various academic and cultural/social functions. Reservations in the guest house are also made for international guests and students who visit the campus for student exchange programmes, other events, and seminars. On prior reservation, students' parents/relatives can also stay at the guest house.
• Transportation: Students are provided with transportation to and from campus via bus services. Students who commute to the university on a daily basis can take advantage of the institute's bus service from the institute to the Bansthali-Niwai Railway station and vice versa. Minibuses, which run every 15 minutes, connect the various hostels and the institute.
• Sports: There are three sports grounds at the Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur: Lakshmi Bai Maidan, Vidula Maidan, and Veer Bala Maidan. The Laxmi Bai Maidan is the largest sports ground, measuring 26,690 square metres. This site is used for marching posts and ceremonial parades, as well as the organisation of annual fairs and festivals. The ground includes a stage for a prize distribution ceremony as well as a projection room where students can watch cultural programmes and films. The Vidula Maidan is the second-largest sports ground, measuring 41,950 square metres. This playground includes all of the courts, such as a badminton court, a football court, a volleyball court, a yoga and gymnastics area, and so on.
• IT Infrastructure: Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur has two important IT centres: Apaji Institute of Mathematics and Applied Computer Technology and Artech Dalmia IT Center. These centres, along with departmental IT centres and facilities, assist students in using computers and free internet services to search the internet for educational purposes. Students can also use high-end computing laboratories such as Multimedia and VLSI design labs.
• Banks and ATMs: An office of UCO Bank and State Bank of India is located on the campus of Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur to serve the banking needs of the university's students and staff. In an emergency, students can withdraw cash from ATM machines operated by UCO Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI.
• Shopping Complex: The hostellers, as well as the staff of the Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur, who are housed on the premises, have access to the campus's shopping complex and vegetable mart. All groceries, as well as other necessities, can be purchased at the shopping complex. Students and staff can purchase fresh vegetables and fruits from the vegetable mart.
• Post Office: A post office with speed post service is available to students and members of Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur. Students are also given the option of using courier services.

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur MoUs, Accreditations and Ranking

National Collaborations

• Banasthali University, Rajasthan
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Mangalore University, Karnataka
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
• Manipal University, Manipal
• Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
• Sambalpur University, Odisha
• Bastar University, Jagdalpur
• Symbiosis International, Pune
• University of Delhi, Delhi
• University of Calcutta, West Bengal
• Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu

International Collaborations of Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur

• Waterford University of Technology, Ireland
• Fachhochschule Kufstein Tirol, Austria
• Fachhochschule Vorarlberg, Austria
• Savonia Polytechnic, Finland
• Sciences Po Toulouse, France
• Gazi University, Turkey
• Academy of Professional Studies, London
• Murdoch University, Australia
• The Global Village University, Ghana
• Lincoln College, Malaysia
• Concordia University, Canada
• Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Nepal
• Teachers Training College, Weingarten, Germany
• Ubon Rajathanee University, Thailand
• University of Applied Sciences, Weingarten, Germany
• University of Murcia, Spain
• University of Warsaw, Poland
• Mendel University, Czech Republic
• Curtin University, Australia
• University of Northern Michigan, USA
• University of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan
• Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
• University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
• Epitaph University, France
• Aarhus University, Denmark
• Bremen University, Germany
• Leiden University, Netherlands
• University of Milan, Italy
• Reutlingen University, Germany

Ranking

• According to the NIRF 2021 rankings, Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur is rated 66th overall.
• The institute was ranked 67th in the engineering category in the NIRF 2021 rankings, with an overall score of 43.64.
• According to the NIRF ranking 2021 for the university category, the varsity is rated 35.
• In the NIRF 2021 rankings, Banasthali Vidyapith Jaipur was ranked 21st in the pharmacy category, with an overall score of 54.21. The institute was ranked 20th in the 2020 NIRF rankings.

Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur Notable Alumnis

• Sumitra Singh, Former Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
• Prof. (Dr.) Hemlata Talesra, educationalist and activist
• Kamla Beniwal, governor of Gujarat
• Avani Chaturvedi, one of India's leading fighter pilots
• Sunita Godara, marathon runner
• Meira Kumar, speaker of Lok Sabha
• Anuradha Bhattacharyya, writer and poet
• Yashoda Devi, former Member of the Legislative Assembly
• Atiqa Bano, educationist and activist