The Vidyapith aims at the synthesis of spiritual values and scientific achievements of the East and the West. Its educational Programme is based on the concept of "Panchmukhi Shiksha" and aims at all round harmonious development of personality. Emphasis on Indian culture and thought and simple living including khadi wearing are hall marks of life at Banasthali.

Malankara Catholic College is owned and managed by the Diocese of Marthandam with the approval of the Govt. of Tamil Nadu, and is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli. It is one of the development activities initiated by its first Bishop Most. Rev.Lawrence Mar Ephraem. The foundation stone was blessed by His Eminence Achile Cardinal Silvestrini (Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental churches), and laid by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maria Arputham, (Administrator,.......

This seat of higher learning came into existence on August 26, 1975, vide Government of Uttar Pradesh Notification No. 10/15-60/74 under the provision of the U.P. Universities Act. However, though belonging to the younger generation of the Indian Universities, the Bundelkhand University has fast transformed into a University of excellence offering opportunities to the aspiring youths to pursue higher education, applied research and Professional training according to their aptitude and potential.