The college was established on 5th July, 1995 as a degree College with classes of Arts and Commerce Faculty. From session 2006-2007 P. G. classes came into existence in the Dept. of Home Science. Presently this College is affiliated with Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara and is recognized by U. G. C in 2F and 12 B. The College is accredited by NAAC in B category.(2.18) and also a RUSA Beneficiary. All round development of girls hailing from Tribal area is the main motto of this College.
Initially the College was established as GOVT. GIRLS COLLEGE, later on by State Govt. letter no. F-7(11) shiksha -3/95 dated 23.08.1996 its name has been changed to HARIDEO JOSHI RAJKIYA KANYA MAHAVIDYALYA,BANSWARA. The College is governed by the rules and regulations of Commissionerate of College Education, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
From session 2010-2011, Faculty of Science (Bio group) also came into existence and Maths stream also started since2017-18.Hence classes of all the three faculties i.e. Arts, Commerce and Science are running regularly.From Session 2022-23 the college was promoted to the status of PG college with new course of M.Sc Chemistry. In 2023-24 the college has adopted Semester system in First Year UG and PG classes according to the New Education policy