In view of the prevailing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) terror, the Chief Minister of West Bengal through a press release announced that all government, government aided private educational institutions – schools, colleges, universities, madarsahs, Sishu Shiksha Kendra and Madhyamik Shiksha Kendra will remain closed from March 16 to 31.
The internal examination of these institutions will also remain suspended during the said duration. However, Board examinations will be held as per schedule. The move comes as a precaution to check the spread of the fatal virus.