State Act

The West Bengal State Higher Educational Institutions ( Reservation In Admission ) Act, 2013

4. The provisions of section 3 of this Act shall not apply to,— (1) The students belonging to creamy layer of the society; (2) any institutions of excellence, research institutions, and institutions of national and strategic importance as may be notified in the Official Gazette by the State Government from time to time; (3) any Educational Institution established and administered by any Minority, whether based on religion or language; and (4) any course or programme at a higher level of specialization, including at the post-doctoral level, within any branch of study or faculty such as super speciality studies in Medicine or Engineering and Technology or such other subjects or stream as the State Government may, in consultation with the appropriate authority, specify from time to time.