The issue surfaced at Baidyapur Vidyapith, located in Kalna-II block of Purba Bardhaman, when newly admitted Class 11 students attempted to complete registration formalities through the state education portal. During the process, it was discovered that the institution was listed as a boys’ school, making the admissions of female students ineligible under the system.

The development has triggered concern among students, parents and school authorities, many of whom claim they were unaware of any such change in the school’s status.

According to school officials, Baidyapur Vidyapith has been admitting girls in higher secondary classes for nearly five decades. Although the institution primarily serves students from Classes 5 to 12, girls have reportedly been enrolling in Classes 11 and 12 since the mid-1970s.

The school currently has more than 1,700 students and has long been considered a co-educational institution by the local community. However, an administrative review reportedly found that the school had never received formal government approval to operate as a co-educational institution, despite functioning that way for years.

Following the discovery, admissions of around 120 girls who had already enrolled in Class 11 have been cancelled. The decision has created anxiety among affected families, particularly because the academic session is already underway.

School authorities said the issue does not affect girls currently studying in Class 12. Since they had already been registered under the previous system, they will be allowed to continue their studies and appear for their board examinations.

The controversy has also raised questions about administrative oversight. Officials at the school have indicated that they were not informed in advance about any change in the institution’s classification. Reports suggest that even local education administrators were initially unaware of how the status appeared on official records.

After learning of the cancellations, the school management approached district education authorities seeking immediate intervention. The institution has requested that its co-educational status be retained, at least for the current academic year, to protect the future of students who had already secured admission.

School representatives argue that the affected students joined the institution in good faith and should not suffer due to an administrative or regulatory dispute. Parents have echoed similar concerns, saying students now face uncertainty over where they will continue their education if the issue is not resolved quickly.

The case has sparked debate in the region, with many questioning how a school that had been admitting girls for decades could suddenly face restrictions without prior clarification. The matter has also highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate educational records and ensuring that institutional classifications are updated transparently.

Education department officials have not yet announced a final decision on the matter. As a result, the future of the affected Class 11 students remains unclear.

With admissions already cancelled and the new academic session progressing, families are now awaiting a response from authorities that could determine whether the students will be allowed to continue their studies at the school or be required to seek admission elsewhere.

Further developments are expected after district education officials review the school's representation and examine the institution’s regulatory status.