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Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023

Gujarat Public Universities Act, 2023

Education202353 sections13 chapters

This law unifies the legal framework for eleven specific universities in Gujarat, including the Gujarat University and M.S. University of Baroda. It applies to all non-agricultural, non-medical, and non-sectorial universities in the state. The Act establishes a uniform pattern for their constitution, academic autonomy, and administration to improve governance and educational quality. By repealing previous university acts, it aims to strengthen higher education, ensure democratic representation, and align with Supreme Court judgments, ultimately fostering excellence and better participation in social and educational spheres.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES →

  1. 3Incorporation of Universities
  2. 4Objects of University
  3. 5Powers and duties of University
  4. 6Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University
  5. 7University open to all

Chapter III OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 8Officers of University
  2. 9Chancellor
  3. 10Vice-Chancellor
  4. 11Appointment of Registrar
  5. 12Officers etc. to be public servants

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 13Authorities of University
  2. 14Board of Management
  3. 15Powers and duties of Board of Management
  4. 16Powers and duties of university
  5. 17Duties of Executive Council
  6. 18Academic Council
  7. 19Powers of State Government to verify eligibility

Chapter V THE STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 20Statutes and their subject matters.
  2. 21Manner of making Statutes.
  3. 22Ordinances and their subject matters.
  4. 23Ordinances and their making.
  5. 24Regulations

Chapter VI ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS, EVALUATION AND OTHER MATTERS →

  1. 25Admissions, examinations etc.

Chapter VII COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS →

  1. 26Committees and councils

Chapter VIII PERMISSION FOR AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION →

  1. 27Conditions of affiliation and recognition
  2. 28Autonomous University department
  3. 29Empowered autonomous
  4. 30Empowered autonomous Cluster institutions

Chapter IX ENROLMENT, DEGREES AND CONVOCATIONS →

  1. 31Post graduate teaching and research
  2. 32Enrolment of students
  3. 33Disciplinary powers and discipline.
  4. 34Degrees, diplomas, certificates.
  5. 35Honorary Degree.
  6. 36Convocation.
  7. 37Registered graduates.
  8. 38Removal of name from register of graduates.

Chapter X UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 39Annual financial estimates.
  2. 40University fund.
  3. 41Annual Accounts and Audit.
  4. 42Annual Reports.

Chapter XI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 43Authorities and officers responsible for damages.
  2. 44Membership of State Legislature and Parliament.
  3. 45Interpretation of disputes, etc..
  4. 46Prior approval of State Government
  5. 47Protection of acts and orders
  6. 48Delegation of powers
  7. 49Acts and proceedings not invalid

Chapter XII ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW UNIVERSITIES →

  1. 50Issue of order providing for matters when new University is constituted

Chapter XIII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 51Continuation of existing officers and employees

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