Kolkata is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city of India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore). It is the centre of the Kolkata Metropolitan Region, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 15 million residents. Kolkata is the de facto cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal. It is the second largest Bengali-speaking city in the world. It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among all cities in India.
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is an Indian autonomous examining authority, which is responsible for conducting examinations for standard XII for both government and private schools affiliated to this board. It came into existence in 1975. It is responsible for improvement and promotion of education in the state. WBCHSE conducts the West Bengal Higher Secondary Examinations each year, for which more than 8 Lakh students appear across the state.
Baranagar or Baranagore is a city and a municipality in North Kolkata of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). Baranagar is the fifth most densely populated city proper in the world.
Education in West Bengal is provided by both the public sector as well as the private sector. The modern education system was developed by the British missionaries and the Indian social reformists. West Bengal has many institutes of higher education like –Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Marine Engineering and Research Institute, Jadavpur University, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata, National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani, Indian Statistical Institute, West Bengal University of Health Sciences, University of North Bengal and University of Calcutta.
Khidirpur or Kidderpore is a neighbourhood of South Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
North Dum Dum is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). Kolkata Airport is located nearby.
South Dum Dum is a city and a municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) and a vital locality in Kolkata Metropolitan Area.
National High School is a two-campus school in South Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal, India. While one campus is affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, the other is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education.
RCC Institute of Information Technology (RCCIIT) is a government sponsored engineering institute which is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The institute was established in 1999. Government aids are given to the institution by Government of West Bengal and is academically affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. It is considered as one of the best engineering institutes under West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination. Regional Computer Centre or RCC, Calcutta under MeitY, GoI is an asset of the State with rich tradition, reputation for quality of academics and consistency of placement, Govt. support, prominent position, excellent infrastructure & teaching resources and good practices. All the faculties of this institution are recruited by the Government of West Bengal.
Tathoi Deb is an Indian actress, dancer and television presenter. She is one of the most popular former child actresses in Bengali cinema.
Kamala Girls' High School is a reputed girls' school situated in Southern Avenue, Vivekananda Park, South Kolkata, West Bengal, India, affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for Madhyamik Pariksha, and to the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education for Higher Secondary Examination. The founder of the school is Mrs. Kamala Basu in 1932. It is a government-sponsored school, aided by West Bengal Government.
Established in 1963, Bagmari-Maniktala Government Sponsored Higher Secondary School is a school in north Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is also known as Bagmari-Manicktala Govt Sponsored High School or Bagmari-Manicktala Govt Sponsd High School or BMGS High School. It is at 1, Bagmari Lane, Kolkata-700054.
Jagadbandhu Institution is a school for boys in South Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Jagadbandhu Institution is a Bengali medium public school in South Kolkata.
The Andrew's High (H.S.) School was established in India in 1952 by a handful of educationists under the banner of "Andrew's Education Society".
Bankura Zilla School is one of the oldest and Best schools of Bankura District, West Bengal. Established in 1840 this school is popularly known as Zilla School. The main language of instruction used is Bengali.
Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School (H.S.) (BRKMAHS) is a senior secondary boys' school in Baranagar, Kolkata, India and a branch centre of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math. The school was founded in 1912, and is located at the northern outskirt of Kolkata, on the banks of the river Ganga. The school is run by the Baranagar Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Authority under the umbrella of Ramakrishna Mission headquartered at Belur Math. Based on its performance of the students in the Xth standard board examination, the school is considered one of the very best schools in West Bengal. Department of Tourism listed it as one of the tourist spots of West Bengal.
Barisha High School (BHS) is a school located at Diamond Harbour road, Behala, Kolkata, India. This is a boys' school and is affiliated to the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for Madhyamik Pariksha, and to the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education for Higher Secondary Examination.
Nimta is a locality in North Dumdum Municipality of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).
Government Sponsored Multipurpose School (GSMS) for Boys, Taki House is a school in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Its main campus is located in 299B Acharya Prafulla Chandra (APC) Road, Kolkata, started in the year 1965.
