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{{Short description|Public university in Asansol, West Bengal}}
{{about|the university in [[West Bengal]]|the university in [[Bangladesh]]|Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Infobox university
 | name                   = Kazi Nazrul University
 | image_name             = Kazi Nazrul University Logo.png
 | image_upright          = 0.8
 | caption                = Official [[Seal (emblem)|seal]] of KNU
 | latin_name             = Universitas Casiana Nazruliana
 | motto                  = {{lang|sa|Vidyayā'mritamașnute}}
 | mottoeng               = Wisdom is the path to eternal liberation
 | top_free_label        = Recognition
 | top_free              = {{hlist|[[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://knu.ac.in/Upload/Files/Letter_of_Approval-19-20.pdf|title=AICTE Letter of Approval for New Institution 2019-20|date=30 April 2019|website=[[AICTE]]|access-date=1 March 2020|archive-date=1 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301123612/http://knu.ac.in/Upload/Files/Letter_of_Approval-19-20.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>|[[Bar Council of India|BCI]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 27, 2019|title=Fresh approval to Department of Law, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, West Bengal for imparting five year BA LL.B (Hons.) course.|url=https://www.knu.ac.in/uploads/announcementpages/1609344320.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513012302/https://www.knu.ac.in/uploads/announcementpages/1609344320.pdf|archive-date=May 13, 2021|access-date=November 27, 2019|website=[[Bar Council of India]]|location=New Delhi}}</ref>}}
 | type                   = [[Public university|Public]] [[research university]]
 | established            = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|br=yes|2012|8|16}}
 | accreditation          = [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]
 | academic_affiliations  = {{hlist|[[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]]|[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Establishment of Kazi Nazrul University, West Bengal as a State University|url=https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/ugcdocuments/108531_5583_1_1605684089.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622020526/https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/ugcdocuments/108531_5583_1_1605684089.pdf|archive-date=22 June 2021|access-date=18 September 2013|website=[[University Grants Commission (India)]]}}</ref>}}
 | budget                 = {{INRConvert|27.78|c|1|lk=on}}<br />{{small|(2026{{ndash}}27)}}<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://finance.wb.gov.in/writereaddata/Budget_Publication/2026_bp23_I.pdf|title=Detailed Demands for grants for 2026-27|publisher=[[Government of West Bengal]]|year=2026|pages=188|access-date=19 Feb 2026}}</ref>
 | chancellor             = [[Governor of West Bengal]]
 | vice_chancellor        = Uday Bandyopadhyay<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhaumik |first=Aaratrika |date=6 Oct 2025 |title=Supreme Court clears deck for appointment of V-Cs to 8 State varsities in Bengal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-clears-deck-for-appointment-of-v-cs-to-8-state-varsities-in-bengal/article70131867.ece |url-status=live |access-date=6 Oct 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] October 06, 2025 11:17 pm IST - [[NEW DELHI]]}}</ref>
 | academic_staff         = 128 (2023)<ref name=nirf_stud/>
 | students               = 2,268 (2023)<ref name=nirf_stud>{{cite web |title=NIRF 2023 |url=https://www.knu.ac.in/uploads/pages/1675160651.pdf|publisher=Kazi Nazrul University}}</ref>
 | undergrad              = 305 (2023)<ref name=nirf_stud/>
 | postgrad               = 1,675 (2023)<ref name=nirf_stud/>
 | doctoral               = 288 (2023)<ref name=nirf_stud/>
 | city                   = [[Asansol]]
 | state                  = [[West Bengal]]
 | country                = India
 | coor                   = {{Coord|23|41|41.09|N|86|59|41.7|E|format=dms|region:IN-WB_type:edu|display=title, inline}}
 | campus                 = [[Urban area|Midsize city]]<br />{{convert|15.6|acre|ha}}
 | mascot                 = [[Torch#Symbolism|Flambeau]] & [[Sitar]]
 | free_label1            = Acronym
 | free1                  = KNU
 | website                = {{Official URL}}
 | logo                   = Kazi Nazrul University Wardmark logo.svg
 |}}

'''Kazi Nazrul University''' ([[Abbreviation|abbr.]] '''KNU''') ({{IPA|bn|kazi nodzrul biʃːobidːalɔe̯}}) is a [[Public university|public]] [[State university (India)|state]] [[research university]] located in [[Asansol]], [[West Bengal]], India.<ref name="statesman">{{cite news|title=Private education Bill passed amidst Opposition walkout|url=http://thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415836&catid=42|access-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=The Statesman|date=6 July 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121220042108/http://thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415836&catid=42|archive-date=20 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bill passed to set up private varsity|url=http://www.asianage.com/kolkata/bill-passed-set-private-varsity-653|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211054143/http://www.asianage.com/kolkata/bill-passed-set-private-varsity-653|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 December 2017|access-date=7 July 2012|newspaper=Asian Age|date=7 July 2012}}</ref> [[Chief Minister of West Bengal|Chief Minister]] [[Mamata Banerjee]] laid the foundation stone on 10 January 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chakraborty |first=Debajyoti |date=7 Jan 2013 |title=Chief minister Mamata Banerjee may announce new district on Asansol trip |work=[[The Times of India]] Jan 7, 2013, 02:47 IST |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-may-announce-new-district-on-asansol-trip/articleshow/17918229.cms |url-status=live |access-date=7 Jan 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802011353/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Chief-minister-Mamata-Banerjee-may-announce-new-district-on-Asansol-trip/articleshow/17918229.cms |archive-date=2 Aug 2023}}</ref> The university has been named after the Bengali poet [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]]. The university was established under the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 16, 2012 |title=The Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012 |url=https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/14275/1/2012-19.pdf |access-date=August 16, 2012 |website=indiacode.nic.in}}</ref> Anuradha Mukherjee was appointed as the first vice-chancellor of the university.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 Nov 2012 |title=Anuradha Mukherjee appointed as new vice-chancellor of Kazi Nazrul Islam University |work=[[The Times of India]] Nov 24, 2012, 05:53 IST |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/anuradha-mukherjee-appointed-as-new-vice-chancellor-of-kazi-nazrul-islam-university/articleshow/17344503.cms |url-status=live |access-date=24 Nov 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105065420/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/anuradha-mukherjee-appointed-as-new-vice-chancellor-of-kazi-nazrul-islam-university/articleshow/17344503.cms |archive-date=5 Jan 2017}}</ref>
In May 2018, the university hosted a special [[convocation]] marking the poet's 119th birth anniversary.<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 26, 2018|title=Hasina conferred honorary D.Litt by Kazi Nazrul University|work=[[Business Standard]] 17:35 IST|agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|location=Asansol|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/hasina-conferred-honorary-d-litt-by-kazi-nazrul-university-118052600332_1.html|access-date=May 26, 2018}}</ref>

== Organisation and administration ==
=== Governance ===
[[File:Kazi Nazrul University 2024.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol Gate-1]] 
Established in 2012, Kazi Nazrul University (KNU) in Asansol functions through a structured governance framework designed to uphold academic integrity and administrative transparency. Named after the Rebel Poet, the university operates under the '''West Bengal University Laws''', ensuring a balanced distribution of power between its internal bodies.
The '''Executive Council''' serves as the principal administrative authority, overseeing fiscal management and policy implementation. Complementing this, the '''University Court''' acts as a supervisory body, while the [[Academic council|Academic Council]] safeguards the curriculum's rigor. Through these collaborative organs, KNU maintains its commitment to fostering higher education while navigating the complexities of regional institutional growth.
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| style="text-align: left;" |
* '''Anuradha Mukherjee''', 2012–2014
* '''Sajal Kumar Bhattacharya''', 2014–2015
* '''Sadhan Chakrabarti''', 2015–2023
* '''Debashis Bandyopadhyay''' ''(acting)'', 2023–2024
* '''Uday Bandyopadhyay''', 2025–present
|}
In October 2025 [[Governor of West Bengal]], as chancellor of universities, appointed Uday Bandyopadhyay as vice chancellor of the university.

=== Jurisdiction ===
Established in 2012, Kazi Nazrul University (KNU) serves as a pivotal institution for higher education in the [[Paschim Bardhaman]] district of West Bengal. Named after the visionary "Rebel Poet," the university’s jurisdiction primarily encompasses the [[Asansol]] and [[Durgapur]] subdivisions.
As an affiliating university, KNU oversees a diverse network of government-aided and private colleges within this industrial belt. Its administrative reach ensures standardized curricula and examination protocols for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. By focusing on this specific geographical corridor, the university addresses the unique educational needs of the region's urban and rural populations, fostering academic growth and professional development across the coalfield area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.knu.ac.in/get-page-details-category/8|title=Affiliated Colleges of the Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol|website=knu.ac.in}}</ref>
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=== Faculties ===
Kazi Nazrul University has 19 departments organized into four faculty councils.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.knu.ac.in/|title=Kazi Nazrul University :: Asansol :: West Bengal|website=knu.ac.in}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto;"
|-
! scope="col" style="background: #c32f27; color: white;" | Faculty Council
! scope="col" style="background: #c32f27; color: white;" | Departments
|-
| '''PG Studies in Arts, Fine Arts, Performing Arts and Traditional Art Forms''' ||
* [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
* [[Hindi]]
* [[English language|English]]
* [[Urdu]]
* [[Education]]
* [[History]]
* [[Philosophy|Phyilosophy]]
* [[Political science|Political Sciences]]
* [[Sanskrit]]
* [[Nazrul Sangeet]]
|-
| '''PG Studies in Commerce and Management''' ||
* [[Commerce]]
|-
| '''PG Studies in Law, Education, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library Science and Physical Education''' ||
* [[Law]]
|-
| '''PG Studies in Science, Technology and Vocational Studies''' ||
* [[Animal science|Animal Science]]
* [[Applied psychology|Applied Psychology]]
* [[Chemistry]]
* [[Computer science|Computer Science]]
* [[Geography]]
* [[Mathematics]]
* [[Physics]]
* [[Mining engineering|Mining Engineering]]
* [[Metallurgical Engineering]]
* [[Allied Health Sciences|Allied Health Science and Technology]] 
|}

=== Schools ===
* '''School of Health Science and Technology'''
*'''School of Management'''
*'''School of Mines And Metallurgy'''

In 2016, a significant milestone in West Bengal’s educational landscape was reached when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee approved the establishment of the Institute for Mines, Minerals and Metallurgic Sciences. Situated in Asansol under the jurisdiction of Kazi Nazrul University, the institute was designed to address the industrial demands of the mineral-rich region.
The government allotted a dedicated seven-acre plot to develop a modern campus. Today, the institute provides a comprehensive academic pipeline, offering programs ranging from Diploma and B.Tech. to M.Sc. and PhD levels. This initiative serves as a pivotal hub for technical research and professional training in metallurgy and mining.<ref>{{Cite news|title=West Bengal set for mining institute in Asansol|work=[[The Times of India]] Nov 3, 2016, 04.12 AM IST|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/West-Bengal-set-for-mining-institute-in-Asansol/articleshow/55215450.cms|url-status=live|access-date=8 Aug 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109144438/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/West-Bengal-set-for-mining-institute-in-Asansol/articleshow/55215450.cms|archive-date=9 November 2016}}</ref> The School of Mines and Metallurgy consists of the Department Of Mining Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering ([[Data science|Data Science]]).

=== Centres ===
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*Centre For Organic Spintronics And Optoelectronics Devices(COSOD)
*Centre for Studies In Clinical Psychology
*Centre for Counselling & Positive Psychology
*Centre for Entrepreneurship and Skill Development
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*Centre for Studies in History of society and Culture
*Centre for Studies of South & South-East Asian Societies
*Centre for Studies in Ethics & Socio-Political Philosophy
*Centre for Theatre Studies & Performance
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*Centre for Critical Social Inquiry
*Nazrul Centre for Social & Cultural Studies<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 Nov 2023 |title=Kazi Nazrul varsity sets up centre for cultural studies |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kazi-nazrul-varsity-sets-up-centre-for-cultural-studies-1503245270.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130055719/https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/kazi-nazrul-varsity-sets-up-centre-for-cultural-studies-1503245270.html |archive-date=30 Nov 2023 |access-date=30 Nov 2023 |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] {{!}} SNS {{!}} Kolkata {{!}} November 30, 2023 9:00 am}}</ref>
*Centre for IoT and AI Integration with Education Industry Agriculture
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==Academics==
=== Admission ===
* '''For UG & PG''':                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Good marks in the higher secondary (10+2) and graduation (10+2+3) levels are necessary for admission in the undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the university.
* '''For B.Tech''':                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Admission through Centralized Counselling based on [[West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination|'''WBJEE''']] rank conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board and time to time notification issued by Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal. also students can admitted through '''Joint Entrance for Lateral Entry (JELET)''' exam conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board in lateral entry in 2nd year (3rd semester) of the four-year course of bachelor's degree in technology.
* '''For MCA''':                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Admission through Centralized Counselling based on '''JECA''' rank conducted by West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board in 2 years of Master of Computer Application (MCA) course.

=== Research ===
In May 2015 Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Nazrul Research Centre would be established at the university, it's been a long pending demand from poet's family.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chakraborty |first=Debajyoti |date=11 May 2015 |title=Nazrul research centre in Asansol |work=[[The Times of India]] May 11, 2015, 04:33 IST |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nazrul-research-centre-in-asansol/articleshow/47227722.cms |url-status=live |access-date=11 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108202718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nazrul-research-centre-in-asansol/articleshow/47227722.cms |archive-date=8 Nov 2020}}</ref>
University has fortified its international academic standing by entering into a formal MoU with [[Taylor's University]], [[Malaysia]]. This strategic alliance is designed to catalyze high-impact collaborative research and facilitate robust faculty exchange programs. By integrating the unique intellectual resources of both institutions, the partnership seeks to cultivate a globalized learning environment, driving innovation and academic excellence across [[South Asia|South Asian]] and [[Southeast Asia|Southeast Asian]] borders.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chakraborti |first=Debajyoti |date=11 Dec 2023 |title=KNU of Asansol inks MoU with top Malaysian University for research and faculty exchange |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/education/knu-of-asansol-inks-mou-with-top-malaysian-university-for-research-and-faculty-exchange-1503248737.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211051853/https://www.thestatesman.com/education/knu-of-asansol-inks-mou-with-top-malaysian-university-for-research-and-faculty-exchange-1503248737.html |archive-date=11 December 2023 |access-date=11 December 2023 |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] December 11, 2023 8:45 am |location=[[Kolkata]]}}</ref>

=== Libraries ===
The Central Library of Kazi Nazrul University was established in 2013. It is located in a convenient place on the ground floor of the Vidyacharya Building. The books are classified according to the [[Dewey Decimal Classification]]. All books are barcoded. Students of affiliated colleges are also be able to enter the central library. The collection of books includes documents on a wide range of topics, including Bengali literature, English literature, pure science, art, history and social sciences, and language. The university library has a valuable collection of more than 20,000 books.<ref>{{cite web |title=Central Library |url=https://www.knu.ac.in/get-page-details-sub-category-item/library/central-library/121#Collections |access-date=9 May 2022}}</ref>

Preserving the "Rebel Poet’s" legacy, institution has secured [[British Library]] grants to digitize rare [[Manuscript|manuscripts]] and [[shellac records]]. This initiative archives 1,200 pages of personal diaries and thousands of vintage recordings, offering scholars unprecedented access to Nazrul Islam’s creative process and domestic life. The project ensures these fragile historical artifacts survive for future academic exploration.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Banerjee |first=Sudeshna |date=18 April 2024 |title=arsity in Asansol to digitise Kazi Nazrul Islam's manuscripts and shellac records |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/varsity-in-asansol-to-digitise-kazi-nazrul-islams-manuscripts-and-shellac-records/cid/2020577 |work=[[The Telegraph (India)]] {{!}} Calcutta {{!}} 18.05.24, 06:43 AM}}</ref>

=== Publishing ===
Kazi Nazrul University has inaugurated a scholarly journal dedicated to the profound legacy of the "Rebel Poet." This academic initiative aims to institutionalize Nazrul studies, offering a platform for critical discourse on his literary, musical, and socio-political contributions. By fostering rigorous research, the university strengthens the preservation and global understanding of Nazrul’s revolutionary spirit and cultural heritage.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Nazrul Journal published by Kazi Nazrul University |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] August 31, 2022 4:32 pm IST |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/nazrul-journal-published-kazi-nazrul-university-1503106216.html |url-status=live |access-date=August 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230702014405/https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/nazrul-journal-published-kazi-nazrul-university-1503106216.html |archive-date=Jul 2, 2023}}</ref>

=== Rankings ===
Kazi Nazrul University was ranked 65th among the academic institutions in India by the [[Nature Index]] in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 Mar 2023 |title=2023 tables: Institutions |url=https://www.nature.com/nature-index/annual-tables/2023/institution/all/all/countries-India |access-date=31 Mar 2023 |website=[[Nature Index]]}}</ref>

=== Accreditation and recognition ===
In July 2019, the university was given membership of the [[Association of Indian Universities]].<ref name="Ei_Samay_Sangbadpatra">{{Cite news |date=12 Jul 2019 |title=University Approved Kazi Nazrul University (250-300) |work=[[Ei Samay Sangbadpatra]] 12 Jul 2019, 9:00 am IST |url=https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/kolkata-news/university-approved-kazi-nazrul-university-250-300/articleshow/70181648.cms |url-status=live |access-date=12 Jul 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802143001/https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/kolkata-news/university-approved-kazi-nazrul-university-250-300/articleshow/70181648.cms |archive-date=2 Aug 2023}}</ref>

The [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]] (U.G.C.) accorded recognition to the university in accordance with Section '''12B''' of the U.G.C. Act, in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 June 2019|title=Proposal for 12-B Status.|url=https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/ugcdocuments/108531_5583_2_1605683988.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622021113/https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/ugcdocuments/108531_5583_2_1605683988.pdf|archive-date=22 June 2021|access-date=27 June 2019|website=[[University Grants Commission (India)]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/State%20University/State%20University%2012(B).pdf|website=ugc.ac.in|title= University Grants Commission, 12B list}}</ref>

In September 2021, the university has been awarded Grade '''B''' with a CGPA of '''2.1''' by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]].<ref name=NAAC>{{Cite web|date=7 September 2021|title=NAAC Accreditation Grade Sheet|url=https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/public/index.php/grade_sheet_rpt/eyJpdiI6Ilcrd1BtK1Z5RkoxYkFaY0IwZ3VTeHc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiMVFjZGtEWExQTWROMElrNFRNRXErQT09IiwibWFjIjoiZTlhYzM5OTBiZGEzMTFiZGM1ZWVmZWVkNzM0MzYxYmMyMTIwMWZjNjI0ODhjNjAyZmNlODZlZjBhMmI0MGIwNyJ9|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030122430/https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/public/index.php/grade_sheet_rpt/eyJpdiI6Ilcrd1BtK1Z5RkoxYkFaY0IwZ3VTeHc9PSIsInZhbHVlIjoiMVFjZGtEWExQTWROMElrNFRNRXErQT09IiwibWFjIjoiZTlhYzM5OTBiZGEzMTFiZGM1ZWVmZWVkNzM0MzYxYmMyMTIwMWZjNjI0ODhjNjAyZmNlODZlZjBhMmI0MGIwNyJ9|archive-date=30 Oct 2021|access-date=7 September 2021|website=[[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]}}</ref>

==Controversies==
The university suddenly suspended giving the Nazrul award, and in 2022 the state body discontinued the award in the poet's name.<ref>{{Cite news |last=SIDDIQUI |first=KANCHAN |date=25 May 2022 |title=As university takes care of Nazrul fair, award on the poet stopped |work=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] May 25, 2022 5:38 pm |publication-place=CHURULIA |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/university-takes-care-nazrul-fair-award-poet-stopped-1503075331.html |url-status=live |access-date=25 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531140125/https://www.thestatesman.com/bengal/university-takes-care-nazrul-fair-award-poet-stopped-1503075331.html |archive-date=31 May 2022}}</ref>

In May 2023, a teacher was accused of raping a Bangladeshi student on the promise of marriage. The victim student made this allegation against a professor of the Bengali department of the same university. The female student from [[Rangpur, Bangladesh|Rangpur]], Bangladesh, is a postgraduate student of the university's Bengali department. A few months ago, the woman student informed the university authorities and Asansol Women Police Station about the incident. Though several days passed, there was no resolution.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 May 2023 |title=B'deshi student alleges rape by varsity teacher; WB women's panel takes cognisance |work=[[Press Trust of India]] May 15, 2023 4:39PM |url=https://www.ptinews.com/news/national/b%E2%80%99deshi-student-alleges-rape-by-varsity-teacher-wb-women%E2%80%99s-panel-takes-cognisance/570624.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802135302/https://www.ptinews.com/news/national/b%E2%80%99deshi-student-alleges-rape-by-varsity-teacher-wb-women%E2%80%99s-panel-takes-cognisance/570624.html |archive-date=2 August 2023 }}</ref>
The victim then approached the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission at Kolkata in the hope of justice. She also filed a written complaint against the professor at Durgapur Women's Police Station on 10 May. The girl also lodged a complaint with the state women's commission. Based on that complaint, the Women's Commission launched an investigation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 May 2023 |title='Death threat' to Bangladeshi student: WB women's body takes note of allegations |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] May 15, 2023 07:51 PM |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/asia/india/news/death-threat-bangladeshi-student-wb-womens-body-takes-note-allegations-3320856 |url-status=live |access-date=15 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616152959/https://www.thedailystar.net/news/asia/india/news/death-threat-bangladeshi-student-wb-womens-body-takes-note-allegations-3320856 |archive-date=16 June 2023}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of universities in India]]
* [[Universities and colleges of West Bengal]]

==References==
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==External links==
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