Authorities of the University

The authorities of the University shall be the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Schools of Studies, the Finance Committee and such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University. (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely :–– (i) The Vice Chancellor ; (ii) The Deans of Schools of Studies ; (iii) The Dean of Students ; (iv) The Chief Proctor ; (v) The Librarian ; and (vi) Such number of other persons as may be nominated by the Executive Council out of the institutions recognised by or connected with the University. (2) All members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of two years. (3) Ten members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum.