Established in August 2010, 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.
Towards Women Empowerment | NAAC Accredited | A part of the Sunbeam Group of Educational Institutions Community
Accredited by NAAC in 2024, the college has consistently upheld its mission to provide quality education, fostering intellectual growth, leadership, and holistic development among young women. Through its academic excellence and value-based learning environment, Sunbeam
Women's College, Varuna continues to shape confident, capable, and empowered women ready to
contribute meaningfully to society.
Established in August 2010, 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.
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 programmes in arts, commerce, management, and science. Recognised under
the 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.
Sunbeam Women's College Varuna has consistently demonstrated academic excellence. Notable achievements include:
- • Bhagwandas Smriti Gold Medal: Ms. Sagar Singh received this prestigious honor for achieving the highest ranks 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 gold medal by UP Governor Anandiben Patel.
- • University Merit List: Since its inception, 715 students have secured places in the Top 10 University Merit List.
The establishment of a Saraihna Incubation Centre, regulated by the Atal Incubation Centre – Mahamana Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, highlights the college's proactive stance in fostering a startup culture.
In a short span of time, Sunbeam Women's College Varuna has emerged as a beacon of excellence in academics, societal engagement, and holistic education, empowering young women to lead with confidence, compassion, and competence.
Sunbeam College envisions to develop culturally rooted, globally oriented, self-reliant women committed to achieve excellence through duty, devotion and discipline.
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.
Dr. Deepak Madhok
Chairperson
Mrs. Bharti Madhok
Vice-Chairperson
Mrs. Amrita Burman
Director
Mrs. Pratima Gupta
Asst. Director
Mr. Harsh Madhok
Honorary Director
Mr. Aditya Dutta Choudhury
Dean - Academics, Creative & Innovations
Mr. Sandeep Mukherjee
Chief operating Officer (Administration and Finance)
Hostel & Residential Affair - Mr. Ashish Rai
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Paul P.V.
Additional Director (QAR&D)
The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, under the aegis of the Innovation Cell. It aims to systematically promote a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup support in higher educational institutions (HEIs).
Sunbeam Women's College Varuna had established its IIC in 2023 and aims to carry out the following key Roles and functions:
IIC encourages students, faculty, and staff to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. It organizes activities like idea competitions, hackathons, innovation challenges, and workshops.
The council guides and supports students and faculty in transforming innovative ideas into viable business models. It connects aspiring entrepreneurs with mentors, investors, and incubators.
IIC conducts regular training programs, expert talks, and awareness sessions to build innovation and entrepreneurial competencies.
IIC acts as a bridge between the institution and other innovation ecosystem players like industries, research organisations, MSMEs, and startups.
The council supports idea validation, prototype development, and technology transfer. It also facilitates access to incubation centers within or outside the institution.
IIC provides platforms for students to showcase their ideas and receive feedback from peers and experts.
IIC regularly submits progress reports and activity updates to the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell.
IIC engages actively with national campaigns like Smart India Hackathon, Toycathon, ARIIA, and National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP) implementation.
The Institution's Innovation Council plays a critical role in transforming traditional educational institutions into vibrant innovation hubs. By nurturing creativity, entrepreneurial mindset, and industry-academia collaborations, IIC contributes to making students job creators rather than job seekers and supports the national mission of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).
