Banasthali University in Jaipur commonly known as Banasthali Vidyapeeth is situated near Tonk district in Newai. It is 72kms south-west from Jaipur city. Banasthali was founded by Pandit Hiralal Shastri ji, in fond memory of her daughter Shanta Bai. The Shanta Bai Shiksha Kutir was started with an aim of uplifting the women of the society, imparting her right to education. Banasthali Vidyapeeth aims to impart knowledge through Panchshiksha i.e. imparting knowledge Physically, Practically, Morally, Intellectually and Aesthetically.

The University gained the status of deemed University in the year 1983, with Prof. Sushila Vyas as the first Director of the University. The University believes in imparting education from the Primary level to Doctoral level. The University has the best of infrastructure and facilities, 30 hostels in the campus each with a mess, newspaper, telephone facilities. Sports ground for different games and functions, auditorium, Staff quarters, vegetable and food market and all major bank ATM outlets.

Banasthali University is a known throughout the world and has the history of precious alumni which is spreading the name of the University throughout the globe