Jamshedpur:
A recent directive from the Raj Bhavan in Jharkhand, aligning with the New Education Policy, has caused concern among students registered for the 12th grade (Intermediate) under the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). The directive states that colleges affiliated with universities will no longer conduct Intermediate (Class 11–12) classes starting this academic session.
To address the potential impact on students already enrolled and registered with JAC, Jamshedpur West MLA Mr. Saryu Rai convened a high-level meeting at his Bistupur office. The meeting included principals of constituent colleges, Intermediate course coordinators, and academic representatives.
Key Concerns Raised:
Students who are already registered for Class 12 with JAC for the 2025 board exam should not be affected by the directive.
Immediate implementation of the Raj Bhavan order could disrupt the education of students currently pursuing Class 12 within college campuses.
Class 11 students who failed last year also need a special provision for continuing education.
Colleges should be allowed to complete the 12th-grade syllabus and submit examination forms to JAC for existing students.
Consensus Reached:
The participants unanimously agreed to urge the State Government and the Department of Higher Education to request the Governor’s office to amend the directive, allowing current Class 12 students to continue their studies at their existing institutions.
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Direct Dialogue with Officials:
During the meeting, MLA Saryu Rai spoke over the phone with:
Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Minister for Higher Education
Deepika Pandey Singh, Cabinet Minister
Nitin Madan Kulkarni, Principal Secretary to the Governor
Umashankar Singh, Secretary, School Education
Rahul Purwar, Secretary, Higher Education
All officials responded positively to the proposal. They suggested that the State Government should formally request the Governor’s office to amend the directive, ensuring it does not apply to students already enrolled in Class 12.
Attendees Included:
Dr. Amar Singh, Principal, Jamshedpur Co-operative College
Dr. S.P. Mahalik, Principal, Jamshedpur Workers College
Dr. Veena Priyadarshini, Principal, Jamshedpur Graduate College
Dr. Vijay Kumar Piyush, Principal, A.B.M. College
Dr. Chhagan Agrawal, Intermediate In-Charge, Women’s University
Dr. Bhushan Kumar Singh, Dr. Manoj Kumar Sahu, Dr. Archana Sinha, Dr. Sushant Kumar, Prof. Pratibha Rani Mishra, union leader Nitish Kumar, Dr. Arundhati Dey, and education representatives S.P. Singh and Pawan Kumar Singh.
Conclusion:
MLA Saryu Rai expressed optimism that the issue will be resolved in the interest of students:
“This directive, if amended as discussed, will safeguard the academic future of Class 12 students. The government must ensure that these students are not forced into uncertainty due to abrupt policy shifts.”