School of Management Sciences, Varanasi (SMS Varanasi), established in 1995 in the holy city of Varanasi (Kashi), has carved a unique identity as a modern B-School with a touch of traditional academia. Founded during the pivotal era of India’s economic liberalization, the institution emerged as the first self-financed educational entity of its kind in the region, receiving an enthusiastic response for its progressive approach to management education.