CM Suvendu Highlights ‘Brain Gain’ Goal as All Govt Engineering Seats Snap Up Early

Kolkata, July 9 – In a statement posted on social media, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari applauded the early and total filling of government engineering college seats during the first counseling round of the WBJEE. He framed the event as evidence that the state’s talented youth are increasingly trusting local higher‑technical institutions.

The chief minister pointed out that this marks the first occasion in several years where the entire allotment of state‑run engineering seats was claimed within the opening round. He warned that retaining bright minds is essential for the state’s development, reiterating his pledge to transform the historic "brain drain" into a "brain gain" scenario.

To achieve this, the administration announced plans to invest in modern infrastructure, foster a culture of innovation, and create world‑class employment opportunities within West Bengal. The goal is to ensure that graduates can build rewarding careers without having to relocate to other states or countries.

Adhikari also referred to the recent reorganisation of the education ministry, which now separates school education from higher education. The move, unlike the previous single‑minister model under the former government, has drawn positive reactions from educators who view it as a step toward more focused policy making.

The swift, full‑capacity enrollment in the first WBJEE counseling round serves as a concrete metric of the renewed confidence that students place in West Bengal’s higher‑education system, reinforcing the government’s commitment to upgrade quality and expand opportunities.