The Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyapeeth (Amendment) Act, 1965

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyapeeth (Amendment) Act, 1965

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This Act amends the 1955 legislation governing the Sardar Vallabhbhai Vidyapeeth, officially renaming the institution to "Sardar Patel University." Beyond the name change, the Act significantly restructures the university's governance by establishing an "Academic Council" to oversee academic standards, curricula, and examinations. It revises the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor, modifies the composition of the Senate and Syndicate to ensure broader representation, and introduces "Regulations" as a formal category of university rules. These changes were designed to modernize the university's administrative framework, clarify decision-making hierarchies, and ensure academic autonomy within the state of Gujarat.

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