Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Constitution, Functions, Duties and Powers
of Academic Council
10. Constitution of Academic Council :

(1) There shall be an Academic Council to manage the educational and academic functions of the University.
(2) The Academic Council shall be constituted as follows:
(a) Vice-Chancellor – Chairperson
(b) Registrar – Member
(c) Dean – Member
(d) Three persons from amongst the Chairperson of the different Subject
Committee of the University – Member
(e) One person from amongest the Campus Chiefs -Member
(f) One person from amongest the Teachers -Member
(g) Two persons from amongst the highly renowned learned persons – Member
(h) The Dean designated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Deans Member-Secretary
(3) The members other than the ex-officio members shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
(4) The tenure of office of the nominated members shall be Three years.
(5) In case the office of a nominated member falls vacant for any reason whatsoever, another person shall be nominated for the remaining
term having fulfilled the process referred to in Sub-section (3).
(6) Procedures relating to the meetings of the Academic Council shall be as prescribed and the procedures relating to meetings shall be
determined by Academic Council itself until so prescribed.

11. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Academic Council :

The functions, duties and powers of the Academic Council shall be as follows:–
(a) To determine and approve the curriculum of the University.
(b) To fix the modes of examination to be conducted by the University.
(c) To determine and maintain the standard of teaching of the University.
(d) To formulate policies relating to research and to approve the  research programmes.
(e) To determine the qualifications, number of students to be admitted and grounds for admission in the subjects which are to
be studied and taught in the University.
(f) To give opinion and advice to the Executive Council on academic matters.
(g) To recommend to senate for honorary degree to be conferred by the University.
(h) To perform such other functions as prescribed.