Malda, May 17 -- Even after 58 years of its establishment, Samsi College in Malda is yet to introduce a science department, forcing hundreds of meritorious students from Samsi and vast parts of the Chanchal subdivision to face difficulties in pursuing higher education in science. With the declaration of the Higher Secondary examination results, anxiety among students and guardians has once again come to the fore.
Fresh Higher Secondary graduate Selima Khatun said she wants to study science in her local college but financial hardship and transportation problems make it difficult for her to travel to distant colleges. "If I have to study outside, the expenses will increase a lot. But there is no opportunity to study science in our local college," she said. At present, science aspirants from the region are forced to seek admission in colleges at Chanchal or Malda town.
However, limited seats in those institutions often leave many deserving students without opportunities.
Principal of Samsi College, Salil Mukhopadhyay, said the introduction of a science stream has become a necessity. "A proposal has already been submitted to the Higher Education Department. We are fully prepared in terms of infrastructure and even have a separate building ready for the science department. We are hopeful that under the new regime in West Bengal, approval will come soon," he said.
Students and guardians said the absence of science education at the local college deprives many talented students of pursuing their preferred subjects, while the cost of studying outside is beyond the reach of ordinary families.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.