MIES RM LLB Degree college AFFILIATED TO
VIDYASAGAR UNIVERSITY
As per the Eight Executive Council of the Vidyasagar University in its 22nd meeting held on 21.01.2019. Has decided to discontinue the age restriction in admission to all types of legal education in the LLB Degree college. Whomsoever, affiliated to Vidyasagar University from the session 2019-2020.
The start of the University of LLB Degree college’s
Vidyasagar University, named after one of the most illustrious sons of Bengal. As well as one of the doyens of Indian Renaissance, Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar. Who has grown out of a long cultural and educational movement in West Bengal in general and in the undivided district of Midnapore in particular. Moreover, the idea of founding a University in the district was mooted by the various organizations. Notably by the Regional Education Association, Midnapore. Headed by Professor A.K.Gayen of IIT, Kharagpur.
The decision to start of the University of LLB Degree college’s
The Ghani Committee appointed by the U.G.C. also suggested, among others, for the setting up of a University in Midnapore. On the ground of its ‘having a compact area and a manageable number of LLB Degree college’s. Whereas, at that time there were 36 colleges with an enrolment of about 42,000. And also of its ‘having the great advantage of co-operation of the IIT, Kharagpur. The Committee was also of the opinion that the new University would develop on the lines suited to the needs of this backward area.
Vidyasagar University Act, 1981
To give honour and respect to these pious intentions and proposals. The Government of West Bengal decided in 1978 to establish Vidyasagar University. Moreover, the U.G.C. approved the proposal and on the advice of, and in consultation with the U.G.C., the State Government appointed a Planning Committee in March 1979 to lay down the lines of development. And to take initial steps to found the University.
Therefore, the Committee submitted its report in October. Then the Vidyasagar University Act, 1981 (West Bengal Act XVIII of 1981) was passed. Whereas, some of its sections were brought into operation on 24th June 1981. Finally, Professor Bhupesh Chandra Mukherjee joined as the first Vice Chancellor of the University on 29th September 1981.
