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The Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Act, 2026

The Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Act, 2026

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This Act establishes the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science in Bhagalpur, Bihar. It transitions the existing Bhagalpur College of Engineering into an affiliated institution under this new university. The Act defines the governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, who is the Chief Minister, and the Vice-Chancellor, who serves as the principal executive officer. It outlines the powers of various councils responsible for academic and administrative oversight. The Act mandates a horizontal reservation policy for women in admissions and sets frameworks for research, curriculum development, and financial management. It provides a legal basis for advanced technical education in emerging technologies.

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  1. 1. Short title extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. The words and expressions used herein and not defined in the Bill shall have the same meaning respectively assigned to them in the Bill.
  4. 4. Jurisdiction
  5. 5. University and then grant affiliation.
  6. 6. Powers
  7. 7. University open to all
  8. 8. Reservation
  9. 9. For the implementation of these provisions, the Government may issue orders as required from time to time.
  10. 10. Officers of the University
  11. 11. Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Removal of the Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14. Deans
  15. 15. Registrar
  16. 16. Finance Officer
  17. 17. Controller of Examinations
  18. 18. Other officers
  19. 19. Authorities of the University
  20. 20. General Council
  21. 21. Executive Council
  22. 22. Academic Council
  23. 23. In case the Academic Council fails to take decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
  24. 24. Affiliation Board
  25. 25. Finance Committee
  26. 26. Other authorities
  27. 27. Statutes
  28. 28. First Statutes
  29. 29. Provided that if there be any financial implication which may arise under the statute, it shall not be enforceable unless prior approval of the state government has been obtained.
  30. 30. Annual Report
  31. 31. University Fund
  32. 32. Annual Accounts
  33. 33. Returns
  34. 34. Conditions of service
  35. 35. Review Commission
  36. 36. Right of Appeal
  37. 37. Provident Fund and Pension
  38. 38. Disputes regarding constitution of authorities
  39. 39. Filling of casual vacancies
  40. 40. Proceedings not to be invalidated
  41. 41. Protection of action taken in good faith
  42. 42. Mode of proof of university records
  43. 43. Power to remove difficulties
  44. 44. Provided further that every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as it is made, before each House of Legislature.

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