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West Bengal B.Ed Admission 2026-28: 393 Colleges Approved, 205 Barred
· Source: Amar Ujala
The West Bengal government has approved 393 private B.Ed colleges for admissions in the 2026-28 academic session. However, admissions have been halted in 205 private B.Ed colleges due to a lack of required facilities and infrastructure.
Approval and Ban on Private B.Ed Colleges
West Bengal Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay announced on Friday, 6 November, that 393 private B.Ed colleges have been permitted to admit students for the 2026-28 academic session. Meanwhile, 205 private B.Ed colleges have been kept out of the admission process until they improve their infrastructure and required facilities. The government conducted inspections across B.Ed, ITI, pharmacy, and polytechnic institutes to enhance the standard of education and facilities.
Phase-wise Approval Process
In August, only 150 out of 601 private B.Ed colleges in the state were granted permission to take admissions, while 451 colleges were issued notices and had admissions stopped due to facility shortages. Following this, 442 colleges submitted written assurances stating they were following prescribed rules, while nine colleges did not respond. A re-inspection report was submitted by 4 November. Out of the 393 total approved colleges, 156 were granted permission in the first phase, and 237 were approved in the second phase after meeting the standards during re-inspection.
Status of the 205 Barred B.Ed Colleges
The re-inspection found deficiencies in facilities across 205 colleges, leading to a halt on their admission process. The Higher Education Minister clarified that stopping admissions does not mean cancelling the recognition or affiliation of these 205 colleges, nor does the government intend to shut them down. Once these colleges improve their infrastructure and provide qualified teachers as per rules, they may get the opportunity to resume admissions in the next session.
Action Against Other Technical and Vocational Institutes
Inspections revealed a lack of essential facilities in other technical and vocational education institutes as well. Consequently, admissions have been suspended in several other institutions across the state.
| Institute Type | Total Institutes | Institutes Barred from Admission |
|---|---|---|
| B.Ed Colleges | 601 | 205 |
| ITI Institutes | 265 | 14 |
| Pharmacy Institutes | 134 | 38 |
| Polytechnic Colleges | 74 | 1 |
Questions
How many private B.Ed colleges have been approved for admissions in West Bengal for 2026-28?
A total of 393 private B.Ed colleges have been approved for admissions in the 2026-28 academic session.
Has the recognition of the 205 barred B.Ed colleges been cancelled?
No, the government clarified that stopping admissions does not mean cancelling their recognition or closing them down.
When can the 205 barred B.Ed colleges restart admissions?
They may get an opportunity to resume admissions in the next session once they upgrade their infrastructure and arrange qualified teachers as per rules.
How many ITI, Pharmacy, and Polytechnic institutes have faced admission bans?
Admissions have been stopped in 14 ITI institutes, 38 pharmacy institutes, and 1 polytechnic college due to a lack of required facilities.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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