School of Management Sciences, Varanasi

What School of Management Sciences, Varanasi does

School of Management Sciences (SMS), Varanasi is a private unaided educational institution founded in 1995 and managed by the SMS Society, a non-profit trust. The institution is headquartered on a single campus at Khushipur, Bachhawan, Varanasi, and operates under a horizontal business model delivering seven AICTE- and UGC-approved programmes: MBA, MCA, M.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons), and B.A. (Hons) Mass Communication. It is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University and AKTU, holds UGC recognition under Sections 12(B) and 2(f), autonomous status, and was awarded NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation (3.17 CGPA) in its first cycle in 2017.

The institution's core technology layer is a Moodle-based Learning Management System (moodle.smsvaranasi.com) supplemented by a Centre for Online Learning and E-Resources that integrates SWAYAM, MOOC, NPTEL (institutional local chapter established October 2016), Spoken Tutorials (IIT Bombay), ARPIT, NITTTR, AICTE e-resources, NDL, DELNET, and the MyLOFT digital library. Student-facing digital services include an online application portal (online.smsvaranasi.com), an e-pay fee deposit portal (epay.smsvaranasi.com), a grievance redressal portal with role-based login, and six peer-reviewed research journals hosted on INFLIBNET OJAS. International linkages span seven MoUs with universities in the USA (Claflin, CSUSB, Emporia State), Brazil (UNESP), and Hungary (Szent Istvan, KRF).

SMS Varanasi's revenue model is tuition-driven and recurring-annual, with no disclosed pricing; ancillary revenue includes scholarship processing (UP Government and National Scholarship schemes) and placement-corporate engagement through 100+ recruiting companies (ICICI Bank, TCS, IIFL, Vodafone, Bharti Airtel, Decathlon, Jindal, DXC Technology, Kellogg's). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through its website, online application portal, CUET (UG/PG) 2026 entrance pathways, alumni testimonials, B-school rankings (Business India 45th), regional awards (Dainik Jagran Excellence Award 2023–2025), and annual ICON conferences. Customer segments span postgraduate management aspirants, undergraduate students in management/commerce/computer applications/mass communication, and inbound/outbound international students under partner MoUs.

Name

School of Management Sciences, Varanasi

Legal name

School of Management Sciences, Varanasi

Website

https://smsvaranasi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

School of Management Sciences, Varanasi is a NAAC 'A' Grade accredited private B-school founded in 1995, offering seven AICTE-approved UG/PG programmes (MBA, MCA, M.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Com Hons, B.A. Mass Comm) to roughly 3,500 students through a Moodle-based LMS, with 100+ corporate recruiters and seven international university MoUs.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment Interoperability, Integrations & Standards (QTI/LTI/OneRoster) (EDAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Higher Education Admissions & Placement Exam Prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MCAT) (EDAGADAC), Overseas Secondary School Admissions Consulting & Application Support (EDAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school programs
• Professional higher education
• Postgraduate management degrees
• Undergraduate commerce programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Varanasi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from programme fees for MBA, MCA, M.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons), and B.A. Hons (Mass Communication) programmes. Fee details are managed through the online fee deposit portal (epay.smsvaranasi.com).
2. Scholarship Processing: SMS processes UP Government scholarships and National Scholarships for eligible students. Scholarship guidelines and forms are available on the institutional website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

School of Management Sciences (SMS) Varanasi delivers AICTE-approved and UGC-recognized professional higher education programmes on its Varanasi campus, including MBA, MCA, M.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons) and B.A. Hons (Mass Communication). The institute supports students with a Training & Placement Cell, six peer-reviewed research journals, dedicated student activity clubs, online learning infrastructure via Moodle LMS, and bilateral exchange partnerships with universities in the USA, Brazil, and Hungary.

Product overview

School of Management Sciences (SMS) Varanasi is an NAAC 'A' Grade accredited business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and support services. The institution provides undergraduate programs (BBA, BCA, B.COM Hons, B.A. Hons Mass Communication) and postgraduate programs (MBA, MCA, MCOM) across management, computer applications, and commerce disciplines. Beyond traditional academics, SMS Varanasi operates multiple centres of excellence including International Relations, Online Learning, and Consultancy Services. Student development is supported through the Training & Placement Cell, LiveWire Technical Club, Crest Sports Club, and various cultural clubs. The institution publishes six research journals and hosts annual events including the ICON international conference and Tech Marathon technical competitions. Digital infrastructure includes Moodle LMS and a dedicated grievance redressal portal. With 100+ recruiters and international partnerships with universities in USA, Brazil, and Hungary, SMS Varanasi serves approximately 3500 students with 50 faculty members across its professional education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMS Law College: A law college operated by the SMS Group of Institutions in Varanasi

Products and services

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Two-year postgraduate management degree programme delivering comprehensive business education with functional specialisations; targeted at students seeking corporate management careers.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Three-year postgraduate computer applications programme focused on software development, programming and IT skills; targeted at students pursuing IT/software careers.
• M.Com (Master of Commerce) Postgraduate commerce degree programme providing advanced knowledge in accounting, finance and business studies; targeted at students pursuing advanced commerce and finance careers.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Three-year undergraduate management programme designed to build foundational business and administrative skills; targeted at students preparing for management careers or postgraduate studies.
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Three-year undergraduate programme focused on computer applications, software development and IT fundamentals; targeted at students entering the IT industry or pursuing higher IT studies.
• B.Com (Hons) (Bachelor of Commerce Honours) Three-year undergraduate honours programme in commerce providing specialised knowledge in accounting, finance and business; targeted at students pursuing finance, accounting or postgraduate commerce studies.
• B.A. Hons (Mass Communication) Three-year undergraduate honours programme in mass communication covering journalism, media studies and communication skills; targeted at students entering media, journalism and communication careers.
• Training & Placement Cell Dedicated cell facilitating campus placements, training programmes and industry connections for students, with 100+ top corporate recruiters participating annually.
• Research Journals Portfolio A portfolio of six peer-reviewed research journals: Management Insight Journal, Purushartha Journal, SMS Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Commerce Research Review, Computing Trendz, and Confluence Journal, hosted on the institutional journals platform.
• International Student and Faculty Exchange Programme Cross-border academic exchange and joint research programme operated through bilateral MoUs with partner universities in the USA (Claflin University, California State University San Bernardino, Emporia State University), Brazil (UNESP) and Hungary (Szent Istvan University, Karolay Robert College).
• Centre for Online Learning and E-Resources Dedicated centre managing online and offline learning resources including SWAYAM, MOOC, NPTEL, Spoken Tutorials, ARPIT, NITTTR, AICTE e-resources, NDL, DELNET, and the MyLOFT digital library app for students and faculty.
• Grievance Redressal Portal Online portal enabling students, alumni, parents, faculty, non-teaching staff and management committee members to submit and track grievance resolutions through role-based login.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Szent Istvan University, Godolo, HungarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2011MoU signed on 13th May 2011 for faculty exchange, student exchange, co-curricular and academic activities, lectures, conferences, internships, workshops, joint projects with business and industry in India and Hungary. A joint project on SMEs is being explored first. SZIU is one of the most outstanding higher educational institutions in Hungary with 18,000+ students across 7 campuses.
• Karolay Robert College (KRF), Gyongyos, HungarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2011MoU signed on 13th May 2011 for faculty exchange, student exchange, and academic activities including lectures, conferences, internships, workshops, joint projects with business and industry in India and Hungary. A joint project on SMEs is being explored.
• UNESP (Universidade Estadual Paulista), BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2011Five-year agreement starting 19th January 2011 for mutual benefit including staff and student interchange programmes, joint national and international projects, interchange of Faculty and Students, joint investigation projects, technical cooperation activities, and technology transfer. UNESP is one of the largest universities of Brazil with strong research base.
• California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011MoU signed for collaboration between colleges, departments, administrative staffs, and professors through exchanges, sabbatical assignments, lectures, conferences, internships, workshops, collaborative research, joint projects with business and industry, professional development programmes, student exchanges, and joint activities in artistic, cultural, and athletic areas. Signed by Prof. Manoj Mehrotra (SMS Lucknow) and Prof. Albert Karnig (CSUSB President).
• Emporia State University, KS, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Student exchange programmes for Business Management students on reciprocal basis. Signed by Prof. P.N. Jha, Director SMS Varanasi and Dr. Michael D. Shonrock, President, Emporia State University. ESU is AACSB-accredited at B.A. and MBA levels, with only 30% of US Business Schools holding this accreditation. Dr. Meenakshi Singh and Dr. Gonzalo Bruce instrumental in making this MoU a reality.
• Claflin University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2009Bilateral academic agreement for Faculty and Student Exchange Programmes, training and capacity building, research collaboration, and curriculum development. Both institutions cooperate in accordance with existing government and accreditation policies. Signed on 10th August 2009 through efforts of Dr. M.P. Singh, Executive Secretary, Prof. P.N. Jha, Director, and Dr. Amit Gautam, Professor at SMS Varanasi. Claflin University has a 43-acre campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management: SIBM Pune is a top-ranked Indian private B-school offering MBA programs with multiple specializations. Directly comparable to SMS Varanasi in offering AICTE-approved MBA programs with placement-oriented curriculum and corporate recruiter networks across sectors.
• Lovely Professional University: LPU is a large private Indian university offering MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com and similar programs to SMS Varanasi's portfolio. Comparable as a multi-program private institution with national student intake, corporate placement focus, and AICTE-approved technical and management offerings.
• Christ University, Bangalore: Christ University is a deemed private university with a strong management department offering BBA, MBA, and related programs. Similar to SMS Varanasi in offering comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate management education with strong placement records and corporate recruiter networks.
• Amity Business School: Amity Business School, part of Amity University, is a large private Indian B-school offering MBA and management programs across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to SMS Varanasi as a private, AICTE-approved management institution targeting Indian students seeking corporate careers through similar program structures.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM is a large deemed private university in India offering MBA, BBA, MCA, BCA and commerce programs. Directly comparable to SMS Varanasi as a multi-disciplinary private institution with UGC recognition, AICTE-approved technical programs, and similar student placement infrastructure.
• Galgotias University: Galgotias University is a private Indian university in Greater Noida offering BBA, MBA, BCA, B.Com, and related programs. Directly comparable as a North India-based private institution offering similar undergraduate and postgraduate management education with corporate placement focus.
• Manipal University Jaipur: Manipal University Jaipur is a private university offering management and commerce programs comparable to SMS Varanasi. Similar in targeting working professionals and undergraduate students through structured management curricula with placement support and AICTE approvals.

Regional players

• Aligarh Muslim University - Department of Business Administration: AMU's Department of Business Administration offers MBA and management programs in Uttar Pradesh. Comparable to SMS Varanasi as a UP-based institution offering management education, though AMU operates as a central public university with different admission pathways and fee structure.
• Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Management Studies: BHU's Faculty of Management Studies is a public institution in Varanasi offering MBA and management programs. Direct regional competitor to SMS Varanasi for management aspirants in Eastern UP, but operates as a public central university with different fee structure and admission pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM): IIMs are India's premier public management institutions (IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, etc.) offering flagship MBA programs. SMS Varanasi competes in the broader Indian management education space but at a different tier of selectivity, fee structure, and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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