RTE

Right to Education Act (RTE), describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21a of the Indian Constitution.

Policy for Rationalization of Secondary School Teachers in West Bengal

School Education

For protecting the educational right of student as well as for optimum utilization of manpower and to realize full potential of such teacher a policy for rationalization of teachers working in recognised non-Government aided/ sponsored secondary schools in the State is much needed one to cope up with present situation.

Admission of Children in Elementary Classes for Session, 2022

School Education

The admission procedure (distribution and receiving of admission forms of lottery, draw of lot, admission of candidate etc.) shall be done strictly as per COVID-19 protocol issued by the Government of West Bengal from time to time.

Admission of Children in Elementary Classes for Session, 2021

School Education

Children seeking admission for pre-primary class shall be 5 years of age or above and below 6 years as on 01.01.2021, all children of the age of 6-14 years shall be admitted to their age appropriate classes.

Project DIPANKAR – The Child Tracking System

School Education

State Government had requested the NIC to prepare a Project Report called Dipankar for tracking the educational progress of every child throughout the elementary stage.

Inclusion of Class V in all Primary Schools in West Bengal

School Education

In conformity with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Government of West Bengal in School Education Department has decided to include class V in all primary schools of West Bengal in phased manner.

Special Teaching for Child Fails in V and VIII Class

School Education

There shall be an assessment based on the total score obtained in the three Summative Evaluation of Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation in the fifth class and in the eighth class of every academic year. If a child fails he shall be given Special Teaching by the school authority within a period of two months.

School Education Scenario in West Bengal

School Education

A. Basic Total Literacy Rate (%) 70.16 Male Literacy Rate (%) 79.89 Female Literacy Rate (%) 59.73 B. Pre Schooling Population (3 to 4+ Years) 365853 Anganwadi (ICDS) Centres 4836 Anganwadi Workers 4758 Anganwadi Helpers 4655 Children Enrolled (3 to 6 Years) 268347 Children Enrolled (3 to 4+ Years) 125025 Children Out of ICDS centers […]