West Bengal professors oppose Govt.’s inter-university transfer Bill, call it an attack on education

The West Bengal College and University Teachers’ Association (WBCUTA) is opposing the State government's proposed W.B. Universities and Colleges (Administration and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which allows inter-university transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff without their consent. Teachers argue it attacks university autonomy, will destroy academic excellence, and negatively impact NAAC accreditation, NIRF rankings, and PhD registrations. They plan protests and legal action, while the government cites 'administrative reasons' and aims to benefit newly established institutions.