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Promotion and regulation of Higher Education and Cultural development including Technical or specialized education in the State Universities and Colleges.

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Modification in Reservation Rules of EWS in Admission

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The District Magistrate and the District Reservation Commissioner shall be the authority in respect of Higher Educational Institutions within their administrative jurisdiction for approval of filling up of the unfilled reserved seats for Economically Weaker Sections.

Reservation of EWS in Admission in Higher Educational Institution

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SUBJECT: Reservation of Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in admission in the Higher Educational Institution in the State of West Bengal.

Issuance of NOC for conducting Degree Programmes

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All the State-aided Universities are directed that they should desist from providing NOC to any Institution without obtaining prior approval/ clearance from the Department of Higher Education, West Bengal.

Online Admission into PG Courses for Session, 2023-24

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No Charges shall be taken from the students for (i) scanning/ uploading of documents for online admission and (ii) providing/ making available the application form/ prospectus of admission in all PG level programmes like last year.

Extension of Tenure of Governing Bodies of Govt-aided Colleges, 2024

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To extend the tenure of Governing Bodies, of Government-aided Colleges in Bengal, whose tenure is likely to be expired within 30th June, 2023 or within next 06 (six) months beyond 30th June, 2023 till 31st December 2023.

Admission in Teachers Training Programmes, 2023-2025

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State Government in the Higher Education Department has advised to start the procedure for admission in Teachers’ training programmes for the academic session 2023-2025 wef 01.09.2023.

Online Admission into UG Courses for Session, 2023-24

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On-line admission process should be done strictly based on merit. Prospective students should not be called for counseling or verification of documents during the process of admission.

State Education Policy, 2023

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To revamping existing education system starting from pre-primary to higher education level in West Bengal to ensure higher standard of education to all students, with particular focus on marginalized, disadvantaged and under-represented groups;

Toll-Free Number for Complaints related to Ragging – 18003455678

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State Government in the Higher Education Department has decided to introduce a 24X7 Central dedicated Toll-Free Number 18003455678 at Kolkata Police headquarters, Lalbazar, for lodging complaints related to Ragging.

Fact Finding Committee on Administrative Lapses of Jadavpur University

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Department of Higher Education in the Government of West Bengal has taken serious views on the incident of unfortunate death of a first-year student within the campus of Jadavpur University due to alleged ragging which is under investigation by the Investigating Agency.
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