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The Bihar Specialized Universities Act, 2026

The Bihar Specialized Universities Act, 2026

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The Bihar Specialized Universities Act, 2026, establishes a legal framework for creating and regulating specialized and multidisciplinary universities across Bihar. It defines the administrative structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various councils like the Governing and Executive Councils. The Act outlines the objectives of these institutions, focusing on research, innovation, and alignment with the National Education Policy, 2020. It mandates adherence to state reservation policies and requires prior government approval for financial and administrative expansions. For citizens, this Act ensures a standardized, regulated higher education environment while maintaining state oversight over academic and financial operations.

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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 Act shall have the same meaning respectively assigned to them in the Act.
  4. 4. Objects of the University
  5. 5. Powers and functions of the University
  6. 6. Admission not to be denied
  7. 7. Chancellor
  8. 8. Officers of the University
  9. 9. Vice-Chancellor
  10. 10. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
  11. 11. Removal of Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. Dean of Faculties
  13. 13. Registrar
  14. 14. Finance Officer
  15. 15. Dean of Student Welfare
  16. 16. Controller of Examinations
  17. 17. Dean of Research and Development
  18. 18. Other Officers
  19. 19. Authorities of the University
  20. 20. Governing Council
  21. 21. Powers and functions of Governing Council
  22. 22. Executive Council
  23. 23. In case the Executive Council fails to take decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
  24. 24. In case the Academic Council fails to take decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
  25. 25. Affiliation Board
  26. 26. The constitution of the Board of Affiliation, the term of office of its members and its functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
  27. 27. The constitutions, power, term of office of its members and functions of the Board of Planning shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
  28. 28. Finance Committee
  29. 29. Prerequisites for certain actions
  30. Schedule I. Schedule I

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