School of Management Sciences, Varanasi (SMS Varanasi), founded in 1995 in the holy city of Varanasi (Kashi), is one of the most prestigious and NAAC 'A' accredited autonomous business schools in Uttar Pradesh. Located along the Varanasi-Allahabad Highway, approximately 11 km from Varanasi Junction Railway Station and 30 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, SMS Varanasi occupies a serene and accessible campus in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The institute is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow for its MBA and MCA programs, and with Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University (MGKVP), Varanasi for other programs. It holds approvals from AICTE and UGC, and has been granted prestigious Autonomous Status by the UGC — a distinction that allows it to design its own curriculum independent of university mandates. SMS Varanasi offers a comprehensive range of UG and PG programs including MBA (flagship), MCA, M.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons.), and BA (Hons.) Mass Communication. The institute is consistently ranked among the top 50 B-Schools in India — ranked 45th by Business India, 57th by IIRF 2025, and 31st by Business India in the management category. It has received the 'Best B-School' in North India award by ASSOCHAM and has been rated A++ by Business India Magazine. The MBA program at SMS Varanasi is the flagship offering, a rigorous 2-year program with specializations including Marketing, Finance, Operations Management, and Business Analytics. The institute also runs an Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP) and regularly invites industry experts for seminars and workshops. Admissions to MBA are based on CUET PG / CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT / SMS Online Entrance Test, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. SMS Varanasi's campus features well-developed modern infrastructure with smart classrooms, dedicated computer labs, a Central Library, seminar halls, an auditorium, innovation centres, conference rooms, recreational zones, and residential facilities for boys and girls. The placement cell has achieved an 80–90% placement rate since inception, with an average package of approximately INR 4.81 LPA (2023-24). Top recruiting companies include Pepsico, Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Retail, SBI, Mother Dairy, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and many more. SMS Varanasi holds memberships in ASSOCHAM, Eastern UP Exporters Association, and the Varanasi Management Association. It has been honoured with the prestigious Jagran Excellence Award for outstanding contribution to professional education and the India Business Journal Best B-School among top 25 institutions PAN India for placement.