Private University is an institution of higher education that is privately funded and managed, often with a focus on specific academic programs or research, and operates independently from government control or financial support.
An Act to provide for constitution and incorporation of the West Bengal Green University in the State of West Bengal and for certain matters incidental thereto and connected therewith.
Without prejudice to the powers conferred by section 10 of the Act, the Visitor can through its Secretariat, summons any employee including the Chancellor of the University for the purpose of any enquiry or investigation.
An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the Sister Nivedita University at New Town, in the district of North 24-Parganas, West Bengal and to confer the status of a Private University thereon and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.
An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the Adamas University at Barasat, in the district of North 24-Parganas, West Bengal and to confer the status of a Private University thereon and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto;
An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the Seacom Skills University in the district of Birbhum, West Bengal and to confer the status of a private University thereon and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto;
An Expert Committee would be constituted by the UGC to ascertain whether the University fulfills the criteria in terms of programs, faculty, infrastructurals, financial viability, etc.
Every applicant who desires to set up Private University in West Bengal, may apply along with application fees of Rs. One lakh. The application should also contain ten (10) copies of Detailed Project Report (DPR).
The team of experts comprising the Inspection Team as well as the name of the Institute to be inspected shall be finalized by the Higher Education Department.