Academic Council

Power & Functions of the Academic Council

20.1 The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and have the following additional powers and duties:

to exercise general supervision over the academic work of the University and, to give directions regarding methods of instruction, evaluation, research or improvements in academic standards;

to prescribe courses of study leading to degrees and diplomas of the University;

to consider & approve the recommendations of the Boards of Studies on curricula for various courses and courses of studies;

to promote research within the University and acquire reports on such research from time to time;

to consider matters of academic interest either on its own initiative or at the initiative of the Board of Management and to take proper action thereon;

to arrange for the conduct of examinations in conformity with the Statutes and Regulations;

to maintain proper admissions and examinations standards;

to recognize diplomas and degrees of other universities and institutions and to determine their equivalence with the diplomas and degrees of the University;

to suggest measure for departmental co-ordination;

to make recommendations to the Board of Management on;

measures for improvement of standards of teaching, training and research;

institution of Fellowships, Scholarships, Medals and Prizes;

establishment or abolition of departments;

to provide for any matter relating to the academic functions of the University, discipline, residence, admissions and examinations;

award of fellowship, scholarship, studentships, and fee concessions; and

requirements for attendance;

to appoint sub-committees to advise on such specific matters as referred to it by the Board of Management;

to appoint Standing Committee to deal with day to day matters if necessary;

to consider the recommendations of the sub-committees and to take such action, including the making of recommendations of the Board of Management, as the circumstances of each case may require;

to review periodically the activities of the Departments, and to take appropriate action, including making recommendations to the Board of Management with a view to maintaining and improving the standards of instruction;

to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes;

to consider academic proposals submitted by the Faculties/Schools/Departments of the University;

to approve the syllabi of different courses/subjects submitted by the Board of Studies of the Faculties/Schools and to arrange for the conduct of the examinations according to the ordinances and regulations made for the purpose;

to approve the publication of syllabi of various courses of study along with the list of prescribed or recommended text books for subjects;

to appoint committee(s) for admission of students in different Faculties/Schools/Departments of the University as per Admission Policy;

to recommend to the Board of Management, the rates of remuneration and allowances related to the Examination work;

to approve the Academic Calendar; and

to delegate such of its powers to the standing committee of Academic Council/Deans/Chairpersons, as it may deem fit;