Vasanta College for Women is one of Varanasi’s oldest colleges (founded in 1913), admitted to the privileges of Banaras Hindu University. It is run by the Krishnamurti Foundation India, a globally known foundation dedicated to the cause of education. The college is dedicated to providing students with knowledge in the arts, social sciences, education, and commerce, with a special focus on Indian culture and literature. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in nineteen subjects, as well as Ph.D. programs.