Bankura's Remote Jangalmahal: Govt English School Admissions Open

• A government English medium school, New Integrated Government School, Ranibandh Suknibasa, is located in Bankura's remote Ranibandh Block.
• Admission for the 2026 academic year (Pre-Primary to Class IX) has begun, with a lottery system for selection if applications exceed available seats.
• Key admission dates: Lottery results/lists on Dec 12; admissions for selected candidates from Dec 16-18; waiting list admissions on Dec 20 if seats remain.
• A total of 319 seats are available across Pre-Primary to Class IX, with specific allocations for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, CWSN, EWSS).
• Hostel facilities are also available with 8 seats for boys and 4 for girls, distributed by category.

Why It Matters: This expands English medium education access in remote Bankura.