Tuesday, September 22, 2026, is a notified Karam Puja holiday in West Bengal and Jharkhand. Government offices and educational institutions under state control are shut today. Multiple universities and colleges have issued closure notices and rescheduled assessments. Students should confirm campus‑specific updates before travelling for classes, practicals, or exams.
West Bengal’s Finance Department extended the holiday to educational institutions. Recent orders reference memo 3479-F(P2) dated September 16, 2026. Calcutta University, Rabindra Bharati University, and The Sanskrit College posted notices confirming a September 22 closure. Affiliated colleges are mirroring the decision through their websites and notice boards.
School holiday today: What shuts in West Bengal and Jharkhand
All government and government‑aided schools in both states remain closed. Private schools typically follow state orders, but individual managements may keep essential activities on. DPS Ranchi lists Karma Puja as a holiday today. Several West Bengal colleges, including Rampurhat College, have publicly confirmed closure. Check your institution’s notice page.
Karam Puja exam reschedule: Universities and boards
Rescheduling has begun where exams clashed with today’s holiday. Rabindra Bharati University shifted scheduled entrance tests to September 23. Calcutta University’s AECC‑2 paper for several colleges moved to October 5, as notified by The Bhawanipur Education Society College. Regional media also report B.Ed fourth‑semester shifts across centres.
District notes and exceptions students should know
West Bengal’s order applies statewide, including government‑aided institutions and tribal employees in tea gardens. Some autonomous bodies issued separate confirmations; Vidyasagar University posted a closure notice, while earlier calendars had marked Karam Puja “to be notified later.” In Jharkhand, academic calendars and JSOU confirm today’s Karma Puja holiday, with festivities spanning September 22–23.
How to verify local orders quickly
Check your institute’s homepage, “Notices” section, and official WhatsApp or Telegram channels. Search for Finance Department memo references 3479‑F(P2) or 4188‑F(P2) on West Bengal circulars. In Jharkhand, cross‑check the Personnel Department’s 2026 holiday list. When in doubt, call your exam cell or controller for written confirmation.
If you have an exam or viva originally scheduled for today, wait for an official reschedule notice and note the revised date immediately. Keep travel flexible, preserve hall tickets, and save order PDFs for attendance or grace queries. One check now can prevent a wasted commute and missed assessment opportunity.
