Established in the pre-independence era with the resolution to keep the institution away from government recognition and grants the Vidyapith was accorded the status of "Deemed University" by the U.G.C. in the year 1963.
The Kashi Vidyapeeth began as institution organised around Indian culture and values. Centred on Gandhism, the university encouraged the values of self-reliance, self-sufficiency and enlightenment to its students.
The university is governed under the Ministry of Education of India. It maintains a semi-autonomous structure, with a Dean as head of the institution.
Web : http://www.mgkvp.ac.in/