Durgapur, July 07: The JIS Education Expo 2026 – Durgapur Edition – the one-day mega event was inaugurated in the august presence of Sri Chandra Sekhar Banerjee, MLA, Durgapur Purba Assembly Constituency; Sri Abul Kalam Azad Islam, Commissioner, Durgapur Municipal Corporation; Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group ; Sri Bidyut Majumder, Deputy Director, JIS Group and (Dr.) Pralay Ganguly, Principal, GNIHM along with senior officials of JIS Group. The event brought together students, parents, educators and academic leaders under one roof, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to empowering young minds with informed academic and career choices.
The Expo witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing over 130 schools across Paschim Bardhaman, Purbo Bardhaman, Bankura, Bolpur, Dhanbad and Purulia, offering them a unique opportunity to explore diverse higher education avenues through expert interactions, personalised counselling and experiential learning sessions.
Featuring 39 institutions, 185 academic programmes and a thriving academic ecosystem of over 50,000 students, the Expo showcased the extensive educational opportunities offered by JIS Group Educational Initiatives across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
Interactive institutional pavilions enabled aspiring students and their parents to engage directly with faculty members, admission counsellors and academic experts. These one-on-one interactions provided valuable insights into emerging disciplines, career opportunities, admission procedures and future-ready learning pathways.
One of the major highlights of the Expo was the felicitation of Class 10 and Class 12 toppers from participating schools across the three districts. Recognising academic excellence, the ceremony celebrated the achievements of the young scholars while inspiring thousands of students to pursue excellence in education.
The Expo also featured expert discussions, one-on-one career counselling sessions and hands-on workshops, where students received guidance on stream selection, career planning, industry trends and choosing programmes aligned with their aspirations, in an evolving global landscape.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group, said, “At JIS Group, we believe that every student deserves access to quality education, informed guidance and opportunities that can shape a successful future. The JIS Education Expo has evolved into a meaningful platform where aspirations meet possibilities. The overwhelming response from students, parents and educators in Durgapur reinforces our commitment to nurturing talent beyond metropolitan cities and creating pathways for the next generation of leaders and innovators.”