WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Government of West Bengal has through an Act of the Legislative Assembly has passed West Bengal Act XXVIII of 2007 implementing a long standing public demand in creating the University named "West Bengal State University (Barasat,North 24 Paragans)" This became functional from the Academic Session 2008-09. On 26 May, 2008 there are 57 colleges formerly belonging to Calcutta University has been through a Government notification No.300-Edn(U)/ IU-38/08 transferred to this University Mission of West Bengal State University >To Create a flow of quality human resource capable of meeting scientific , technological and social challenges of today and tomorrow. >To introduce integrated courses up to Ph D level. >To widen access to Higher Education through introduction of new courses in Professional studies. >To encourage dissemination of knowledge with a view to ensuring better job opportunities for the students. >To provide vocational training and programmes to Madhyamik passed students. >To promote cluster concept among affiliated colleges. >To promote convergence of Conventional & Open/Distance education.