The Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University Act, 2025

Short title, extent and commencement

1. (1) This Act may be called as Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University ACT, 2025.
2. (2) It shall extend to whole of the State of Bihar.
3. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the official gazette, specify.

Definitions. – In this Act and in all Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder, unless the context otherwise requires.

1. (1) ‘Academic Council' means the Academic Council of the University;
2. (2) 'Affiliated Institution' means an institution affiliated by the University;
3. (3) 'Affiliation' means affiliation granted by the University in accordance with the Statutes and Regulations made for the purpose;
4. (4) 'All India Council for Technical Education' (A.I.C.T.E.) means Council constituted under All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987 (Central Act 52 of 1987);
5. (5) "Board of Management" means the Board of Management of the university as constituted under Section 21 of the Act;
6. (6) ‘Chancellor' means the Chancellor of the University;
7. (7) 'Chief Minister' means Chief Minister of the State of Bihar;
8. (8) “college” means a college maintained by, or admitted to the privileges of the University under this Act;
9. (9) “Council of Architecture” means the Council of Architecture constituted under the Architects Act, 1972 (Central Act 20 of 1972);
10. (10) ‘Employee’ means any person appointed by the University;
11. (11) ‘Executive Council’ means the Executive Council of the University;
12. (12) ‘Finance committee’ means the finance committee of the University;
13. (13) ‘General council' means General council of the University;
14. (14) ‘Government' means the Government of Bihar;
15. (15) “Indian Institute of Technology” means the Indian Institute of Technology incorporated under the Institute of Technology Act, 1961 (Central Act 59 of 1961);
16. (16) “Indian Medical Council” means Indian Medical Council constituted under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (Central Act 102 of 1956);
17. (17) “Institution” means an institution, not being a college maintained by the University;
18. (18) 'Misconduct' means a misconduct prescribed by the Statutes;
19. (19) 'Notification' means a notification published in the official Gazette;
20. (20) “National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NCVET)” means National Council for Vocational Education & Training established by the Central Government;
21. (21) “National Institute of Technology” means an institution listed in the Schedule to the National Institute of Technology Act, 2007 (Central Act 29 of 2007);
22. (22) “National Occupational Standards” means the National Occupational Standards developed by the Sector Skill Councils concerned;
23. (23) “National Skill Development Agency” means the National Skill Development Agency as constituted by the Central Government;
24. (24) “National Skill Development Corporation” means the National Skill Development Corporation as established by the Central Government;
25. (25) “National Skill Qualification Framework” means the qualification assurance framework for skills as notified by the Central Government;
26. (26) “Pharmacy Council of India” means the Council constituted under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (Central Act 8 of 1948);
27. (27) 'Planning Board' means the 'Planning Board' of the University;
28. (28) “prescribed” means prescribed by the Statutes and Regulations;
29. (29) ‘Principal’ means the head of a college and includes, where there is no principal, the person who is for the time being duly appointed to act as the Principal;
30. (30) "Regional Centre" means a centre established or maintained by the University for the purpose of co-ordinating and supervising the work of Study Centres in any region and for performing such other functions as may be conferred on such centre by the Board of Management;
31. (31) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University appointed under Section 15 of the Act;
32. (32) 'Reservation in admissions' means the reservation in admission defined under section 8 of this Act.
33. (33) 'Screening committee' means the committee as constituted under section 11
34. (3) of this Act.
35. (34) “Sector Skill Council” means the Sector Skill Council recognized as such by the National Skill Development Corporation of Central Government;
36. (35) "Skill Centre" means a skill centre which provides skill development and vocational education programs to students, youth and other stakeholders;
37. (36) "State" means the State of Bihar;
38. (37) "State Government" means the State Government of Bihar;
39. (38) "Statutes", "Ordinances" and the "Regulations" means respectively, the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the University made by it under this Act;
40. (39) "Study Centre" means a centre established, maintained or recognized by the University for the purpose of advising, counselling or for rendering any other assistance including training, conducting contact classes and administering examinations required by the students;
41. (40) "Teachers" means a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistance Professor/Lecturer or such other person as may be appointed for imparting instructions or conducting research in the University or in a constituent college or institution and includes the Principal of a constituent college or institution, in conformity with the norms prescribed by the University Grants Commission;
42. (41) “University” means the Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University established under this Act;
43. (42) “University Grants Commission (UGC)” means the University Grants Commission established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (Central Act 3 of 1956);
44. (43) 'University Review Commission' means the commission defined under section- 36 of this Act;
45. (44) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed under Section 11 of the Act;
46. (45) "Vocational Education" means such education that prepares a person to work as a technician in a trade, craft, or in support role in professions such as engineering, accountancy, nursing, medicine, architecture, law, etc.
47. (46) The words and expressions used herein and not defined in the Act shall have the same meaning respectively assigned to them in the Act.

Incorporation.

1. (1) With effect from such date as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established a university by the name of Jannayak Karpuri Thakur University comprising the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor, the first members of the General council, the Executive Council and the Academic Council of the University and all such persons as may hereafter be appointed to such office or as members so long as they continue to hold such office or membership.
2. (2) The University shall be a body corporate with the name aforesaid having perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract, and may by the said name sue or be sued.
3. (3) The headquarters of the University shall be at such place as the Government, may, by notification in the official Gazette specify.

Jurisdiction. -

1. (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of the State of Bihar.
2. (2) The limits of the area within which the University shall exercise its powers, shall be such, as the Government may, from time to time, by notification, specify: Provided that different areas may be specified for different faculties.
3. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other State law for the time being in force, any college or institution working in the field of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Livelihood, Training Pedagogy, Language Training, Incubation Support situated within the limits of the areas specified under sub-section
4. (2) shall, with effect from such date, as may be notified in this behalf by the Government, be deemed to be associated with, and admitted to, the privileges of the University and shall cease to be associated in any way with, or be admitted to, the privileges of any other University, and different dates may be notified for different colleges or institution: Provided that-
   • (i) any student of any college or institution, associated with or admitted to, any other university before the said date, who was studying for any degree, diploma or certificate examination of that university, shall be permitted to complete his/her course in preparation thereof and the University shall hold for such student’s examinations in accordance with the curricula of study in force in that university, for such period, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations;
   • (ii) any such student may, until any such examination is held by the University, be admitted to the examination of the other university and be conferred the degree, diploma, certificate or any other privilege of that university for which he qualifies on the result of such examination.

Objectives of the University. -

1. (1) to emerge as one of the foremost institutions of quality in skill education recognized by industry, nationally and internationally;
2. (2) to develop qualified youth with skill proficiency and competency at different levels as per National/State qualifications of skill education;
3. (3) to establish facilities for education, training and entrepreneurship;
4. (4) to promote skill education in an integrated and holistic manner with higher education to ensure pathways for progression and mobility;
5. (5) to create capabilities for development of knowledge, skill and competency at various levels;
6. (6) to provide opportunities for flexible learning systems and skill development;
7. (7) to frame credit framework for competency-based skill and vocational education;
8. (8) to carry out teaching, research and offer continuing education programmes;
9. (9) to create centres of excellence for research and development, relevant to the needs of the State and for sharing knowledge and its application;
10. (10) to exchange expertise and best practices in support of skill developments efforts with any other college, institution, organization, university etc.;
11. (11) to establish campus in the State, subject to applicable rules or regulations;
12. (12) to establish examination centres, subject to applicable rules or regulations;
13. (13) to disseminate knowledge / skill through seminars, conferences, executive education programmes, community development programmes, publications and training programmes;
14. (14) to institute degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examination or any other method of evaluation while doing so, the University shall ensure that the standards of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions are not lower than those laid down by the regulating bodies;
15. (15) to undertake programmes for the training and development of faculty members and teachers of the University and other institutions;
16. (16) to undertake collaborative research with other organizations;
17. (17) to engage in areas of specialization with proven ability to make distinctive contributions to the objectives of the University education system that is academic engagement clearly distinguishable from programmes of an ordinary nature that lead to conventional degrees in skill education, vocational education, arts, science, engineering, medicine, dental, pharmacy, management routinely offered by conventional institutions;
18. (18) to create entrepreneurs by providing necessary skill and support;
19. (19) to provide consultancy to government, semi-government, public and private industries;
20. (20) to establish broad-based, and viable under-graduate, post-graduate and research programmes in several disciplines with firm interdisciplinary orientation and linkages;
21. (21) to establish close linkages with industry to make teaching, training and research at the University relevant to the needs of the industry at national and global levels;
22. (22) to make such provisions as would enable affiliated colleges and institutions to undertake specialization of studies in the field of skill development, vocational education and entrepreneurship.
23. (23) to ensure that the standard of degree, diploma, certificates and other academic distinctions are not lower than those laid down by statutory regulatory authorities in India; and
24. (24) to pursue any other objects, as may be prescribed.

Powers and Functions of the University. — The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:

1. (1) to establish, maintain and enforce rules determined by the University from time to time in the manner laid down by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations;
2. (2) to provide facilities and promote trainings, studies and research in emerging areas of skill, including new frontiers of manufacturing, textile, design, logistics and transportation, automation, maintenance, information technology, healthcare, construction, banking and finance, marketing, hospitality etc. and also to achieve excellence in enhancement in these and connected fields;
3. (3) to recognize and affiliate institutions of skill education, in such manner and in accordance with such parameters, as may be specified by Statutes;
4. (4) to prescribe course of study and curricula and provide for flexibility in the education/training systems and delivery methodologies including electronic and distance learning,
5. (5) to develop credit framework in accordance with the National Occupational Standards as specified by the National Skill Qualification Framework;
6. (6) to develop curriculum packages of skill at different levels, as may be defined by the University or by the National Skill Qualification Framework;
7. (7) to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates or other academic distinctions that conform to National Skill Qualification Framework on the basis of examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing in accordance with the Statutes, UGC, Statutory Bodies and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient causes;
8. (8) to define norms and parameters of skill education, teaching and instruction, consistent with the credit framework and curriculum packages, as the University may deem fit;
9. (9) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
10. (10) to organize and to undertake extra-mural studies and extension service;
11. (11) to confer Pre-University Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate Degrees or other academic distinctions in the manner and under conditions laid down in this Act;
12. (12) to define norms of examination or any other measure of assessment of knowledge and competency of a student for admission to the University or institution;
13. (13) to hold examinations to grant diplomas, pre-university certificates and to confer degrees or other academic distinctions and on person who:
    • (a) have pursued a course of study in the University or under online education system;
    • (b) have carried on research in the University or in the approved institutions or as an external student or under work integrated learning system; or
    • (c) have successfully completed an internship course or practical training under the conditions prescribed by the regulations.
14. (14) to provide for printing, reproduction and publication of research and other works and to organize exhibitions, workshops, seminars, conferences etc.;
15. (15) to develop and maintain linkages with educational / industrial or other institutions in any part of the world having objects wholly or partly similar to those of the University, through exchange of teachers, scholars, industrial experts and generally in such manner as may be conducive to their common objects;
16. (16) to recognize industries or training centres for the purposes of practical training of students in skill and to define norms for recognition of competency attained by a student in such practical training in industry or training centre for the purpose of earning credits;
17. (17) to lay down norms for transfer of credits to promote new learning opportunities without compromising on learning outcomes;
18. (18) to provide online education in such subjects and in such manners as may be specified by Academic Council of the University, provided that the University may for this purpose establish a resource centre and collaborate with service providers in various parts of the country and in conformity with the rules and regulations of UGC and State Government;
19. (19) to appoint persons possessing significant experience, knowledge and competency, as adjunct, guest or visiting faculty of the University, on such terms and for such duration, as the University may decide;
20. (20) to determine, specify and receive payment of fees and other charges, from students, institution, industry or body corporate for instructions and other services, including training, consultancy and advisory services, provided by the University, as the University may deem fit;
21. (21) to lay down parameters for assessment and accreditation of skill educators and training providers in accordance with the norms specified under the National Skill Qualification Framework, or such other norms, as may be determined by the University;
22. (22) to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of any property belonging to or vested in the University, in such manner, as the University may deem fit;
23. (23) to receive gifts, grants, donations or benefactions from the Central Government and the State Government and to receive bequests, donations and transfer of movable or immovable properties from testators, donors or transferors, as the case may be;
24. (24) to determine the conditions for working in any other university or organization having specific knowledge, permanently or for a specified period;
25. (25) to establish study centres, skill centres and maintain schools, institutions and such centres, specialized laboratories or other units for research and instructions as are in the opinion of the University, necessary for the furtherance of its objectives;
26. (26) to establish and maintain halls and to recognize places of residence for students, officers, teachers and employees of the University or a constituent college or of any other main campus and other campuses within the territorial jurisdiction;
27. (27) to establish its own school to provide skill education, for identification and recognition of prior learning of skill;
28. (28) to collaborate with any other Indian or foreign university or institution in offering joint degree programmes for bridging skill education with higher education;
29. (29) to create posts and prescribe the terms and conditions of appointment of Director, Principal, University teacher, non-vacation academic staff, non-teaching skilled, administrative and ministerial staff and such other posts, as required by the university, subject to the provisions mentioned in this Act;
30. (30) to organize and conduct refresher courses, orientation courses, workshops, seminars and other programmes for students, industry executives, teachers, developers of coursework, evaluators and other academic staff;
31. (31) to provide for the preparation of instructional materials including films, books, e-Books, DVDs, Websites and other software;
32. (32) to promote national and international collaboration with institutions of skill education for the purpose of developing competency, knowledge and ability to global standards;
33. (33) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts;
34. (34) to create, amend and cancel the rules and regulations to fulfil the objects of the University with the approval of State Government;
35. (35) to establish, maintain and manage, whenever necessary, a) Knowledge Resource Centre; b) University extension boards; c) Information bureaus; d) Employment guidance bureaus; e) Autonomous Evaluation Boards;
36. (36) to regulate and enforce discipline among the officers and employees of the University and to provide for such disciplinary measures as may be prescribed;
37. (37) to sell, exchange, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of the properties of the University, movable or immovable, on such terms as it may think fit, consistent with the interest, activities and objects of the University; Provided in case of immovable properties, previous sanction of the Government is required.
38. (38) to purchase or to take on lease or accept as gifts or otherwise any land or building or works which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University on such terms and conditions as it may think fit and to construct, alter and maintain any such buildings or works;
39. (39) to delegate all or any of its powers (except the power to make statutes and regulations) to any other officer or authority of the University and to do such other acts and things as the University may consider necessary, conducive or incidental to the attainment or enlargement of all or any of the objects of the University;
40. (40) to do all such other acts or things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be necessary to further the objectives of the University;

University open to all persons irrespective of gender, class or creed. — The University shall be open to all persons irrespective of sex , caste, creed, race or class and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person, any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be appointed to hold any office therein or be admitted as a student in the University or to graduate there at or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof; Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the University from making special provisions for the employment or admission of women, persons with physical disabilities or persons belonging to socially and educationally backward classes of the society or for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes.

Reservations in admission. — Without affecting the provisions of vertical reservations, as applicable from time to time for admission in the educational institutions in the state of Bihar, one-third of total seats of all the courses and categories in each institution and college affiliated with the University shall be horizontally reserved for admission of women candidates. Provided that this benefit shall be available only to the women domiciled in the State of Bihar. In the absence of eligible women candidates, the vacant seats in the same academic session shall be filled up by the male candidates from the relevant category (reserved/unreserved).

The Chancellor The Chancellor. —

1. (1) The Chief Minister of Bihar, by virtue of his office, shall be the Chancellor of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor, when present, shall preside over the convocations of the University and the meetings of the General Council.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection, to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, a college or an institution affiliated by the University, their buildings, laboratories and equipment, and also of the examination, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University, college or institution, as the case may be, and to cause an inquiry or to be made in the like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration or finances of the University, college or institution, as the case may be;
4. (4) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University or to the colleges or institutions of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and the University or the colleges or institutions, as the case may be, shall, on receipt of such notice, have the right to make such representation to the Chancellor, as it may consider necessary, within such period as specified in the notice.
5. (5) After considering the representation, if any, made by the University or the college or institution, Chancellor may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (3).
6. (6) Where an inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made by the Chancellor, the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or inquiry.
7. (7) The Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section
8. (3) and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Executive Council the views of the Chancellor with such advice as the Chancellor may be pleased to offer upon the action to be taken thereon.
9. (8) The Chancellor may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in respect of any college or institution affiliated to the University, address the Executive council concerned through the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, his views thereon and such advice as he/she may be pleased to offer upon the action to be taken thereon.
10. (9) The Executive Council shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has been taken by it upon the result of such inspection or inquiry.
11. (10) Where, the Executive Council as the case may be, does not, within a reasonable time, act to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council issue such directions as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall comply with such directions.
12. (11) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceeding of the University which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Regulations; Provided that before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon the Registrar to show cause why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he shall consider the same.
13. (12) In case of differences among the authorities or officers of the University on any matter which cannot be otherwise resolved the decision of the Chancellor shall be final.
14. (13) The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Officers of the University. —

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor;
2. (2) The Deans;
3. (3) The Registrar;
4. (4) The Finance Officer;
5. (5) The Examination Controller;
6. (6) The Librarian;
7. (7) Such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University

Vice-Chancellor. —

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the first Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for such period not exceeding three years, as deemed appropriate by the State Government.
2. (2) The Vice-chancellor shall be appointed from the field of Technology, Sciences, Public Administration, Skill Development, Pharmacy or Management for a period of three years: Provided that after the expiry of the term of three years, a person shall, subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (5), be eligible for re-appointment for another term of three years: Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall continue to hold office even after expiry of his term till the new Vice-Chancellor joins. However, in any case, this period shall not exceed one year.
3. (3) The Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from out of a panel of not less than three persons recommended (the names being arranged in the alphabetical order) by a Screening Committee constituted under sub-section (4); Provided that if the Chancellor does not approve of any of the persons so recommended, he may call for the fresh recommendations;
4. (4) The Screening Committee referred to in sub-section
5. (3) shall be constituted in accordance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission
   • (UGC) for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, as amended from time to time.
6. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years which may be renewed for not more than one term: Provided that he/she shall cease to hold the office on attaining the age of 75 years irrespective of the fact that his/her term has not expired.
7. (6) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice Chancellor shall be as prescribed by Statutes;
8. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Statutes or the Ordinances.
9. (8) If at any time, upon representation made or otherwise, and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants and if the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor is not in the interests of the University, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, in consultation with the Governing Body ask the Vice-Chancellor to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order: Provided that before taking action under this sub-section, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.
10. (9) If the office of the Vice Chancellor becomes vacant due to death, resignation or otherwise or if he is unable to perform his duties due to ill health or any other cause, the Chancellor shall have the authority to designate any eminent person to perform the functions of the Vice-Chancellor until the new Vice Chancellor assumes his office or until the existing Vice Chancellor attends to the duties of his office, as the case may be.

Powers, duties and functions of the Vice-Chancellor. —

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority at its next meeting the action taken by him on such matter; Provided that such exercise of power shall be made only in emergent situations and in no case in respect of creation, and up gradation of posts and appointments thereto; Provided further that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final; Provided also that if any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the actions taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Chancellor within three months from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and there upon the Chancellor may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor, if he is of the opinion that any decision of any authority of the University is beyond the powers of the authority conferred by the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations or that, any decision taken is not in the interest of the University, may ask the authority concerned to review its decision within sixty days of such decision and if the authority refuses to review the decision either in whole or in part or no decision is taken by it within the said period of sixty days, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
4. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Regulations.
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chairman of the Executive Council, Finance Committee, Academic Council of the University.
6. (6) The Vice Chancellor shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at any convocation of the University and shall preside at the meeting of the Executive council, Academic Council and the Finance Committee,

Removal of the Vice-Chancellor. —

1. (1) If at any time and after such enquiry as may be considered necessary, it appears, to the Chancellor that the Vice-Chancellor: - i. Has failed to discharge any duty imposed upon him, by, or under this Act, the Statutes and Regulations; ii. Has acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the University, or iii. Has been incapable of managing the affairs of the University. The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the fact that the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor has not expired, require the Vice-Chancellor, by an order in writing stating the reasons thereof, and after consulting the State Government, to resign his post from the date as may be specified in the order.
2. (2) No orders under sub-section-1 shall be passed unless a notice stating the specific grounds on which such action is proposed has been served and a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the proposed order has been given to the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (3) On and from the date specified in sub-section-1, it shall be deemed that the Vice Chancellor has resigned his post and office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be deemed vacant.

The Dean. — Every Dean shall be appointed in such manner, and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Registrar. —

1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed in such manner, on such terms and other conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes. However, the first Registrar of the University shall be appointed by the Government and shall hold office for a term of three years or till the appointment of the Registrar as prescribed by the statutes, whichever is earlier;
2. (2) The Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Finance Officer. — The Finance Officer shall be appointed in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. However, the first Finance Officer of the University shall be appointed by the Government and shall hold office for a term of three years or till the appointment of the Finance Officer as prescribed by the statutes, whichever is earlier;

The Examination Controller. — The Examination Controller shall be appointed in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. However, the first Examination Controller shall be appointed by the Government and shall hold office for a term of three years or till the appointment of the Examination Controller as prescribed by the statutes, whichever is earlier.

Other Officers. — The manner of appointment and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Authorities of the University. — The following shall be the authorities of the University:

1. (1) The General Council;
2. (2) The Executive Council;
3. (3) The Academic Council;
4. (4) The Finance Committee;
5. (5) The Board of Studies;
6. (6) The Board of Planning;
7. (7) The Board of Affiliation; and
8. (8) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.

The General Council. —

1. (1) The General Council shall consist of the following persons: -
   • (i) Chancellor;
   • (ii) Minister, Department of Finance, Government of Bihar;
   • (iii) Minister, Department of Education, Government of Bihar;
   • (iv) Minister, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (v) Vice-Chancellor;
   • (vi) Member Secretary, All India council for Technical Education;
   • (vii) Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar;
   • (viii) Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary, Deptt. Of Finance, Government of Bihar;
   • (ix) Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary, Department of Education, Government of Bihar;
   • (x) Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (xi) Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary / Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Bihar;
   • (xii) Director, Employment & Training, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (xiii) Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna;
   • (xiv) Director, Chandragupta Institute of Management (CIM), Patna, Bihar;
   • (xv) Director, Tool Room and Training Center (TRTC), Patna, Bihar;
   • (xvi) Two eminent persons in the field of Skilling, Training and Entrepreneurship, nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (xvii) Two Principals of Government Industrial Training Institutes
   • (ITIs) Colleges, in rotation for a period of three years, nominated by Government of Bihar; (xviii) Registrar of the University. (2)
     • (i) Where a person has become a member of the General Council by reason of the office or appointment he holds, his membership shall terminate when he ceases to hold that office or appointment;
     • (ii) The term of office of the nominated members of the General Council other than the ex officio members shall be three years;
     • (iii) A member of the General Council shall cease to be a member if he resigns or becomes of unsound mind or becomes insolvent or is convicted of a criminal offence involving moral turpitude. A member, other than the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar shall also cease to be a member if he accepts a full- time appointment in the university; or if he not being an Ex-Officio member fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the General Council without the leave of the Chancellor;
     • (iv) A member of the General Council other than an ex-officio member may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Chancellor and such resignation shall take effect as soon as it has been accepted; and
     • (v) Any vacancy in the General Council shall be filled by nomination by the respective nominating authority for the remaining period of the term and on expiry of the period of the vacancy; such nomination shall cease to be effective.
2. (3) Powers, functions and meetings of the General Council-
3. (1) The General Council shall be the plenary authority of the University and shall formulate and review from time to time the broad policies, and programmes of the University and devise measures for the improvement and development of the University and shall also have the following powers and functions namely: -
   • (i) To consider and pass the annual report, financial statement and the budget estimates prepared by the Executive Council and to adopt them with or without modification:
   • (ii) To make Statutes concerning the administration of the affairs of the University including prescribing the procedures to be followed by the authorities and the officers of the University in the discharge of their functions. (2)
   • (i) The General Council shall meet at least once in a year, and annual meetings of the General Council shall be held on a date to be fixed by the Chancellor;
   • (ii) A report of the working of the University during the previous year, together with a statement of receipts and expenditure, the balance sheet as audited, and the financial estimates shall be presented by the Vice-Chancellor to the General Council at its annual meetings;
   • (iii) Meetings of the General Council shall be called by the Chancellor either on his own motion or at the requisition of not less than ten members of the General Council;
   • (iv) For every meeting of the General Council, fourteen days’ notice shall be given. However, in emergent situation the meeting of the General Council may be called by the Chancellor at short notice.
   • (v) One third of the members existing on the rolls of the General Council shall form the quorum;
   • (vi) Each member shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the General Council, the Chancellor presiding over the meeting shall, in addition, have a casting vote;

The Executive Council.

1. (1) The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University.
2. (2) The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons namely: -
   • (i) The Vice-Chancellor of the University;
   • (ii) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/Secretary, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar or his/ her representative not below the rank of joint secretary;
   • (iii) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Department of Education, Government of Bihar or his/her representative not below the rank of joint secretary;
   • (iv) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary /Secretary, Department of Finance, Government of Bihar or his/her representative not below the rank of joint secretary;
   • (v) Director, Employment & Training, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (vi) Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (vii) Director, National Institute of Technology, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (viii) Director, Chandragupta Institute of Management, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (ix) Director, Development Management Institute, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (x) Director, Tool Room & Training Center (TRTC), Patna;
   • (xi) The Registrar of the University;
   • (xii) Three representatives from Industry / Industry Associations;
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Executive Council:
   • (i) Where a person has become a member of the Executive Council by reason of the office or appointment he holds, his membership shall terminate when he ceases to hold that office or appointment;
   • (ii) The term of office of the nominated members of the Executive council other than ex officio members shall be three years;
   • (iii) A member of the Executive Council shall cease to be a member, if he resigns or becomes of unsound mind or becomes insolvent or is convicted of a criminal offence involving moral turpitude. A member other than the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar shall also cease to be a member if he accepts a full-time appointment in the University;
   • (iv) A member of the Executive Council other than an ex-officio member may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor and such resignation shall take effect as soon as it has been accepted by him;
   • (v) Any vacancy in the Executive Council shall be filled by nomination by the respective nominating authority for the remaining period of the term and on expiry of the period of the vacancy, such nomination shall cease to be effective.
4. (4) Powers, Functions and Meetings of the Executive Council
5. (1) The Executive Council shall be the Chief Executive Authority of the University and as such shall have all powers necessary to administer the University subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made there under and may make Regulations for that purpose and also with respect to matters provided hereunder.
6. (2) The Executive Council shall have the following powers and functions:
   • (i) To prepare and present the following to the General Council at its annual meetings: -
   • (a) A report on the working of the University;
   • (b) A statement of accounts; and
   • (c) Budget proposals for the ensuing academic year.
     • (ii) To manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, properties, business and all other administrative affairs of the University and for that purpose, constitute committees and delegate the powers to such committees or such officers of the University as it may deem fit;
     • (iii) To transfer or accept transfers of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the University;
     • (iv) To enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University and for that purpose to appoint such officers as it may think fit;
     • (v) To provide buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University;
     • (vi) To entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, to redress any grievances of the students and the employees of the University;
     • (vii) To create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts, to determine the number and emoluments of such posts, to specify the minimum qualifications for appointment to such posts on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes and Regulations made in this behalf;
     • (viii) To appoint examiners and moderators, and if necessary to remove them and to fix their fees, emoluments and travelling and other allowances, after consulting the Academic Council;
     • (ix) To select a common seal for the University; and
     • (x) To exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as may be considered necessary; or imposed on it by or under this Act. (3)
     • (i) The Executive Council shall meet at least once in four months and not less than fourteen days’ notice shall be given of such meetings;
     • (ii) The meeting of the Executive Council shall be called by the Registrar under instructions of the Vice-Chancellor or at the request of not less than five members of the Executive Council;
     • (iii) One half of members of the Executive Council shall form the quorum at any meeting;
     • (iv) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail;
     • (v) Each member of the Executive Council shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Executive Council, the Chairman of the Executive Council or as the case may be, the member presiding over that meeting shall, in addition, have a casting vote;
     • (vi) Every meeting of the Executive Council shall be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor and in his absence by a member chosen by the members present;
     • (vii) If urgent action by the Executive Council becomes necessary, the Vice-Chancellor may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members of the Executive Council. The decisions so taken shall not be valid unless agreed to by a majority of members of the Executive Council. Such decisions shall be forthwith intimated to all the members of the Executive Council.

The Academic Council The Academic Council.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Regulations, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
2. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:
   • (i) The Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairman;
   • (ii) Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (iii) Director, National Institute of Technology, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (iv) Director, Chandragupta Institute of Management, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (v) Director, Development Management Institute, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of professor;
   • (vi) Director, Tool Room and Training Center, Patna or his/her representative not below the rank of advisor;
   • (vii) Three persons from amongst educationists of repute or men of letters or members of the learned profession or eminent public men, who are not in the service nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (viii) A nominee of the All-India Council for Technical Education;
   • (ix) Director, Department of Science and technology, Government of Bihar;
   • (x) Ten Principals of the Government ITI colleges of Bihar on rotation for a period of three years to be nominated by the Government of Bihar;
   • (xi) Three members from Industry / Industry Association, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of three years;
3. (3) Powers, Functions and Meeting of the Academic council. — Subject to the provisions of the Act, Statutes and Regulations and overall supervision of the Executive Council, the Academic Council shall manage the academic affairs and matters in the University and in particular shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions namely:
   • (i) To report on any matter referred or delegated to it by the General Council or the Executive Council;
   • (ii) To make recommendations to the Executive Council with regard to the creation, abolition or classification of posts in the University and the emoluments payable and the duties attached thereto;
   • (iii) To formulate and modify or revise schemes for the organization of the faculties, and to assign to such faculties their respective subjects and also to report to the Executive Council as to the expediency of the abolition or sub-division of any faculty or the combination of one faculty with another;
   • (iv) To promote research under the University and to require from time to time, reports on such research;
   • (v) To consider proposals submitted by the faculties;
   • (vi) To recommend recognition of degrees of other Universities and institutions and to determine their equivalence in relation to the certificates, diplomas and degrees of the University;
   • (vii) To fix subject to any conditions accepted by the General Council, the time, mode and conditions of competition for Fellowships, Scholarships and other prizes and to recommend for the award of the same;
   • (viii) To make recommendations to the Executive Council in regard to the appointment of examiners and if necessary, their removal and fixation of their fees, emoluments and travelling and other expenses;
   • (ix) To recommend arrangements for the conduct of examinations and the date for holding them;
   • (x) To declare or review the result of the various examinations or to appoint committees or officers to do so, and to make recommendations regarding the conferment or grant of degrees, honours, licenses, titles and marks of honours;
   • (xi) To recommend stipends, scholarships, medals and prizes and to make other awards in accordance with the regulations and such other conditions as may be attached to the awards;
   • (xii) To approve or revise lists of prescribed or recommended textbooks and to publish the same and to approve syllabus and courses of study;
   • (xiii) To approve such forms and registers as are from time to time, required by the Regulations; and
   • (xiv) To perform, in relation to academic matters, all such duties and to do all such acts as may be necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Regulations made there under. (4)
   • (i) The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary, but not less than two times during an academic year;
   • (ii) One half of the existing members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council;
   • (iii) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail;
   • (iv) Each member of the Academic Council, including the Chairman of the Academic Council, shall have one vote and if there be an equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Academic Council, the Chairman of the Academic Council, or as the case may be, the member presiding over the meetings, shall in addition, have a casting vote;
   • (v) Every meeting of the Academic Council shall be presided over by the Vice Chancellor and in his absence by a member chosen in the meeting to preside on the occasion;
   • (vi) If urgent action by the Academic Council becomes necessary, the Chairman of the Academic Council may permit the business to be transacted by the circulation of papers to the members of the Academic Council. The decision taken shall not be valid unless agreed to, by a majority of the members of the Academic Council. The decision so taken shall forthwith be intimated to all the members of the Academic Council.

The Finance Committee The Finance Committee. — The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Board of Planning. —

1. (1) The Board of Planning shall be the principal body for preparing plans for the growth and development of the University to achieve its objectives.
2. (2) Board of Planning shall be constituted consisting of the following: -
   • (i) The Chancellor;
   • (ii) Minister, Department of Finance, Government of Bihar;
   • (iii) Minister, Department of Education, Government of Bihar;
   • (iv) Minister, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (v) The Vice-Chancellor;
   • (vi) Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar;
   • (vii) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/Secretary, Department of Finance, Government of Bihar;
   • (viii) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/Secretary, Department of Education, Government of Bihar;
   • (ix) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/Secretary, Labour Resources Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (x) Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary/Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar;
   • (xi) Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
   • (xii) Director, National Institute of Technology, Patna
   • (xiii) Director, Chandragupta Institute of Management, Patna
   • (xiv) Director, Tool Room & Training Center (TRTC), Patna
   • (xv) Two eminent Professors of Human Resources Development nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (xvi) Nominee of All India council for Technical Education;
   • (xvii) Nominee of University Grant Commission; (xviii) The Registrar of the University.
3. (3) The Planning Board shall meet once in a year and develop plans on the future programmes of the University and recommend the same to the Academic Council and Executive Council.

The Board of Studies The Board of Studies. — The constitution, powers and functions of the Board of Studies shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Board of Affiliation.—

1. (1) The Board of Affiliation shall be responsible for affiliating colleges and institutions to the University.
2. (2) The constitution of the Board of Affiliation, the term of office of its members and its functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Other Authorities. — The constitution, powers and functions of the other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University, shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Powers to make Statutes. — Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:

1. (1) The constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be found necessary to be constituted from time to time;
2. (2) The appointment and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities and bodies of the University, the filling up of vacancies of members, and all other matters relating to those authorities and other bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;
3. (3) The appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University, and terms and conditions of their service;
4. (4) The constitution of the pension or the provident fund and the establishment of an insurance scheme for the benefit of the employees of the University;
5. (5) The principles governing the seniority of employees of the University;
6. (6) The procedure for arbitration in cases of dispute between employees or students and the University;
7. (7) The procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by an employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;
8. (8) The extent of the autonomy which a college or an institution declared as an autonomous college or institution may be exercised;
9. (9) The conferment of honorary degrees;
10. (10) The withdrawal of degrees, certificates and other academic distinctions;
11. (11) The institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentship, medals and prizes and other incentives; the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or the officers of the University;
12. (12) All other matters which, by or under this Act, are to be, or may be, provided for by the Statutes.

Statutes, how to be made. —

1. (1) The First Statutes shall be made by the Government on the recommendation of the General Council.
2. (2) The General Council may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referred to in sub-section (1): Provided that the General Council shall not make, amend or repeal any Statute affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the proposed change, and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the General Council.
3. (3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal thereof a Statute shall require the assent of the Chancellor.

Regulations Regulations. — The authorities of the University may make Regulations consistent with this Act, and the Statutes, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes for the conduct of their own business and that of the committees, if any, appointed by them and not provided for by this Act, the Statutes and for such matters as may be prescribed by the Statutes, provided that if there be any financial implication which may arise under the regulation, it shall not be enforceable unless prior approval of the State government has been obtained.

Annual Report. —

1. (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the directions of the Executive Council, which shall include, among other matters, the steps taken by the University towards the fulfilment of its objects and shall be submitted to the General Council on or after such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the General Council shall consider it in its annual meeting.
2. (2) The General Council shall submit the Annual Report to the Chancellor along with its comments, if any.
3. (3) A copy of the annual report, as prepared under sub-section (1), shall also be submitted to the Government.

Fund. —

1. (1) The University shall have a general fund to which the following shall be credited:
   • (i) Its income from fees, grants, donations and gifts, if any;
   • (ii) Any contribution or grant made by national/international agencies, the Central Government, University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, any local authorities or any corporation owned or controlled by the Government and;
   • (iii) Endowments and other receipts.
2. (2) The University may have such other funds as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The funds and all moneys of the University shall be managed in such a manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
4. (4) The Government may, every year, provide grant-in-aid to facilitate and promote studies and research and for carrying out the objectives of the University.

Accounts and Audit. —

1. (1) The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and shall once at least every year, and at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India or by such person or such persons as he may authorize on his behalf.
2. (2) A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report thereon shall be submitted to the General Council and the Chancellor along with the observations, if any, of the Executive Council.
3. (3) Any observation made by the Chancellor on the annual accounts shall be brought to the notice of the General Council and the observations of the General Council, if any, shall, after being considered by the Executive Council, be submitted to the Chancellor.
4. (4) A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report, as submitted to the Chancellor, shall also be submitted to the Government.

Furnishing of Returns etc.—The University shall furnish to the Government such returns or other information with respect to its property or activities as the Government may, from time to time, require.

Conditions of service of employees.—The condition of the service of the officers and staff of the University shall be as specified by the statutes and regulations.

Constitution of University Review Commission.—

1. (1) Chancellor, on his own motion or on request from the Government, shall at least once in every five years, constitute a commission to review the working of the University and to make recommendations.
2. (2) The Commission shall be constituted consisting of not less than three eminent educationists, one of whom shall be the Chairman of such Commission appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Government.
3. (3) The terms and conditions of the appointment of the members shall be such as the Chancellor may determine.
4. (4) The Commission shall after holding such enquiry as it deems fit, make its recommendations to the Chancellor with a copy to the Government.
5. (5) The Chancellor may take such action on the recommendations as he deems fit in consultation with the government.

Right to appeal. — Every employee or student, related to the University, shall notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, have a right to appeal within such time as may be prescribed by the Statutes, to the Chancellor against the decision of any officer or authority of the University, and thereupon the Chancellor may confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed against

Provident and pension funds. — The University shall constitute for the benefit of its employee such provident fund or pension fund or provide such insurance schemes as it may deem fit in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes in consultation with the Government.

Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and Bodies. — If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.

Filling of casual vacancies. — All the casual vacancies among the members, other than ex-officio members, of any authority or other body of the University shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or body who appoints; elects or co-opts the members whose place has become vacant and any person appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual, vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.

Proceedings of the University authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies. — No Act or proceedings of any authority or other body of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy or vacancies among its members.

Protection of action taken in good faith. — No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any officer or other employee or against any authority of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Regulation.

Mode of proof of University record. — Notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 or in any other law for the time being in force, a copy of any receipt, application, notice, order, proceedings or resolution of any authority or other body of the University, or any other document in possession of the University, or any entry in any register duly maintained by the University, if certified by the Registrar so designated shall be received as prima facie evidence of such receipt, application, notice, order, proceeding, resolution or document or the existence of entry in the register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transactions therein, where the original thereof would, if produced, have been admissible in evidence.

Power to remove difficulties.— If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order published in the official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty; Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of three years from the commencement of this Act;

Transitory Provisions Transitory Provisions. — Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, Statutes or the regulations, any student of a college or institution affiliated to other University, who immediately before the date of affiliation to the University, was studying or was eligible for any examination of the other Universities shall be permitted to complete this course in preparation thereof and the University shall provide for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed for the instruction, teaching, training and examination of such students in accordance with the course of studies of the other University.