TV9 Bangla, a leading Bengali news channel from the TV9 Network, successfully concluded its flagship program, ‘Uttaran Academic Excellence Awards,’ at a prestigious event held in a five-star hotel in Kolkata.

The awards ceremony, aimed at recognizing students and institutions for their exemplary academic performances, will be premiered on July 27 and 28 at 2:30 pm and 11:30 am, respectively.

The ‘Uttaran Academic Excellence Awards’ celebrated the achievements of students who excelled in their board exams from various districts and city schools, as well as academic institutions that have significantly contributed to shaping future generations, the channel said in a press release.

The event was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Bratya Basu, from the Government of West Bengal. In his keynote speech, he highlighted the importance of academic excellence and later awarded several schools and colleges for their remarkable achievements. Joining him in the awarding ceremony was Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Managing Editor of TV9 Bangla.

A notable moment of the event was the recognition of Prof. Kaustav Sanyal, the first Bengali Director of JC Bose Institute, for his extraordinary contributions to in-depth research, disciplinary insights, and academic outreach.

Seventeen outstanding students from various boards, including the West Bengal Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, CBSE, ISC, and ICSE, were awarded scholarships, certificates, and accolades. These students demonstrated exceptional academic performances in their respective board exams.

The event also featured insightful panel discussions on key educational topics:
• The Era of Digital Education: Scope & Opportunities (Digital Juger Shiksha: Sujog O Sombhabona)
• The Standardization of Infrastructure: Key to Success (Porikathhammor Mannonoyoni Saffoler Chabikathi)
• The Change in the Education System: Roadmap for Placement (Shikkhaye Din Bodol: Kon Pothe Kormosongsthan)

Several academies were recognized for their excellence in various fields. The list of honored institutions includes:
• Seacom B. ED College – Excellence in Teachers Training Education
• Seacom Marine College – Excellence in Maritime Education
• Kingston College – Excellence in Commerce and Management Eastern India
• Surendranath College – Excellence in Clean and Green Campus
• Indian Institute of Hotel Management – Excellence in Training and Placement
• JT Aviation College – Excellence in Training and Placement
• Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutes – Excellence in Academic Infrastructure
• Supreme Knowledge Foundation – Excellence in Industry Interface and Placements in UG Studies 2024
• IEM & UEM Group, Kolkata & Jaipur – Outstanding Placement in Engineering & Management (Domestic & International)
• Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports Complex – Excellence in Private Engineering College
• Asansol Engineering College – Excellence in Placement and Infrastructure
• Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management – Excellence in Hotel Management Institute
• Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology – Excellence in Pharmacy Institute
• Parul University Vadodara, Gujarat – Excellence in University Campus
• Narayana Coaching Centre – Excellence in JEE NEET Coaching Education
• International Institute of Hotel Management – Excellence in Hotel Management
• Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology – Excellence in Engineering Education
• Calcutta Girls High School
• Krishna Bhabini Nari Shiksha Mandir
• Chandernagore College

The TV9 Bangla Uttaran Academic Excellence Awards continues to be a beacon of recognition for educational excellence, inspiring students and institutions alike to strive for higher achievements and contribute meaningfully to society.