Department of Higher and Technical Education (Jharkhand)
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JurisdictionGovernment of Jharkhand
Minister responsible
- Sudivya Kumar, Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Jharkhand
| उच्च एवं तकनीकी शिक्षा विभाग | |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Jharkhand |
| Headquarters | Yojana Bhawan, Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
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| Parent department | Government of Jharkhand |
| Website | Official website |
The Department of Higher and Technical Education is a department under the Government of Jharkhand.[1][2] It is responsible for the governance, regulation and development of higher and technical education in the state, including policy formulation, coordination with universities and oversight of government and government-aided institutions.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
The ministerial team is headed by the Cabinet Minister for Higher and Technical Education. Civil servants such as the Principal Secretary are appointed to support the minister in managing the department and implementing its functions. Since December 2024, the minister for Department of Higher and Technical Education is Sudivya Kumar.[9][10]
Departments
- Directorate of Higher Education
- Directorate of Technical Education
Autonomous bodies
Board and Councils
- Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
- Jharkhand State Higher Education Council (JSHEC)
- Jharkhand Council on Science, Technology & Innovation (JCSTI)