The Senate

(1) The Senate shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, have the control and regulations of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education, research and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes. (2) The Senate shall have the right to advise the Board on all academic matters. (3) The Senate shall consist of the following persons, namely:-(a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (b) Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (c) Four persons, who are not employees of the University to be co-opted by the Senate on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst educationists, scientists or engineers of repute; (d) A nominee of the University Grants Commission; (e) A nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education; (f) A representative of industries, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (g) All Deans of the University; (h) Four Heads of Departments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (i) Four Professors of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.