Higher Education

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

Admission to Degree Level Engineering Courses, 2023-24

Guidelines for admission to the vacant seats through Decentralized Counseling (Institute Level) at Degree Level Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy Courses after completion of the e-counseling in 2023 for the academic year 2023-2024

Modification in Reservation Rules of EWS in Admission

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.

Issuance of NOC for conducting Degree Programmes

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

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.

State Education Policy, 2023

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;