Section 2(g) in The West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education Act, 1994.
(g)"Madrasah Education" means a system of education in which instruction is imparted in Arabic, Islamic history and culture, and theology, and includes -(i)High Madrasah Education System which, in addition to covering Arabic language and Islamic history and culture, imparts general education [including primary education] [Substituted by Act No. 10 of 2014, dated 13.8.2014.] with a view to qualifying students for admission to a certificate, diploma or degree course instituted by a University or by a Government or by any statutory authority, and includes such other type of education as the State Government may, in consultation with the Board, specify;(ii)Senior Madrasah Education System which imparts instruction in Arabic language and literature, Islamic theology, history, culture and jurisprudence and some general education with a view to qualifying students for a certificate, diploma or degree of the Board or a University or a Government or any other statutory authority;
