End intermediate studies in colleges, education dept to all dist authorities
Ranchi: The state school education and literacy department has asked all districts to work towards phasing out intermediate education in colleges. It added that Class XII students of these institutes should be enrolled in govt +2 high schools, intermediate colleges, and other approved affiliated colleges.
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The department also stated that the enrolment of all students passing class X in 2026 should be in govt, upgraded +2 high schools, intermediate colleges, and other approved colleges.
In a letter issued to all deputy commissioners (DC), joint directors of education, and district education officers, the department's secretary Uma Shankar Singh said the order was issued to implement the National Education Policy.
"The governor's secretariat has directed that conducting intermediate classes in constituent colleges is against NEP and has instructed for taking necessary steps in this regard," he said.
Notably, students who cleared matriculation examinations are jostling for admissions after many constituent colleges in Ranchi have scrapped intermediate courses this year.
Singh further said that class XII students should be shifted to schools located within a five-kilometre radius, keeping their convenience in mind, adding that their 100% enrolment must be ensured.
"In case of problems, the authorities should contact the Jharkhand Academic Council and tackle them in a time-bound manner. The DC have been directed to supervise the implementation of the order," Singh added.
The order came days after chief minister Hemant Soren formed a three-member committee comprising Ministers Ramdas Soren, Sudivya Kumar, and Dipika Pandey to discuss issues related to the enrolment of students and the future of teachers and staff in constituent colleges.
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The committee was asked to also meet governor Santosh Gangwar on the issue if needed.
Meanwhile, Jharkhand Angibhoot Mahavidyalaya Intermediate Anubandh Sikshak Sangh Secretary Ramanuj Pandey said, "The decision has come when the matter in this regard is pending before Jharkhand High Court. Moreover, the three-member committee has not made any recommendation so far. The decision would create uncertainty in the minds of students for a short period as they would not be sure where they would be enrolled.
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Pandey added, "The secretary's letter has not mentioned anything about the absorption of teachers and staff engaged in the intermediate section of constituent colleges."
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