Besant Theosophical College was established in 1915 by Dr. Annie Besant and the noble band of Theosophical workers who came under her inspiration. The event will always be remembered as a land mark in the history of Rayalaseema as the College was at that time, the only institution to cater to the needs of higher education in this region.Departments: Department of English Department of Chemistry Department of Telegu Department of Urdu Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Economics Activities: National Cadet Corps-The NCC aim to train the student for the various social service activities National Service Scheme- NSS conducts activities likhe blood donation camps Scholarships: Scholarship for PG Students-. Scholarship for UG Students:- Dr. T.N.Harshavardhandhan Reddy Prize Sri Boyapati Ramalingappa Memorial Scholarship Sri Paramatmuni Sreeniavasm Memorial Prize Smt. Gangaraju Adilakshmamma & Sri Venkata Mallappa Memorial Prize: Dr. P. Dawood Khan & Dr. S. Kursheed