In 1917 , the British Government appoint Sadler University Commission for reforms in education. The recommendations of the Calcutta of the university commission have great importance in the field of Indian education. Although it was mainly appointed to look into the problems of Calcutta University, it made recommendations on almost all the main issues of secondary and higher education which were of great value to the higher education in India. They were in fact significant and applicable to the education of the entire country and a new life was infused into the educational system of the country. The report of the commission had far reaching significance in respect of the establishment of a separate board of secondary education, medium of education, vocational education, three year degree course, separation of intermediate education from university education, institution of honours courses. formation of Executive and Academic Council, Faculties and Board of Studies in universities, appointment of a Director in physical education, full time Vice-Chancellor and development of women education and teacher education.