Founded in 1935, Banasthali Vidyapith (Banasthali University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Banasthali (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Rajasthan. This institution also has a branch campus in Jaipur. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Banasthali Vidyapith (BU) is a medium-sized women only Indian higher education institution. Banasthali Vidyapith (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 86 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Indian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.