About the College
Established in August 2016, Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna is a premier English-medium postgraduate institution located on Central Jail Road, Sikraul, in the culturally vibrant city of Varanasi, nestled along the serene banks of the river Varuna. Accredited by NAAC in 2024, the college has consistently upheld its mission to provide quality education. Guided by the principles of "Duty, Devotion, and Discipline," the institution is dedicated to fostering a holistic and empowering educational environment for young women. These guiding values serve as the cornerstone for nurturing culturally rooted, globally oriented, and self-reliant individuals ready to contribute meaningfully to society.
Affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, the college offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate programs in arts, commerce, management, and science. Recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, it holds a distinguished status in higher education. As part of the Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions, the college inherits a legacy of 51 years of academic excellence and innovation, adapting to the evolving professional landscape.
Vision
Sunbeam college envisions to develop culturally rooted globally oriented, self-reliant women committed to achieve excellence through duty, devotion and discipline.
Mission
- To reinforce duty, devotion towards the society and the Nation, thereafter keeping with the essence of discipline in one's life.
- To make students sensitive about social concerns, human rights and thus help them being an eco-conscious individual.
- To educate the women of tomorrow, through teaching learning exchange programmes, researches and extension activities.
- To pursue student-centric learning for self- development & skill development.
- To equip and empower students with relevant knowledge, competence, value and creativity to face global challenges.
- To facilitate young women to come up with leadership, self-pride and identity in order to become the change makers of the society.
- To inculcate skills and practices that help students become culturally rooted, globally oriented & self-reliant.
Sunbeam Women’s College Varuna has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. Notable achievements include:
- Dr. Bhagwandas Smriti Gold Medal: Ms. Sagun Singh received this prestigious honor for achieving the highest marks in undergraduate examinations at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (session 2022–23), presented by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu in the presence of UP Governor Smt. Anandiben Patel.
- Gold Medal in B.Com (2024): Ms. Ankita was awarded this distinction by UP Governor Anandiben Patel.
- University Merit List: Since its inception, 23 students have secured places in the Top 10 University Merit List.
