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The Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000

The Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000

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The Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000 governs the establishment, governance, and administration of public universities across the state of Karnataka. It applies to state-chartered universities, affiliated public and private colleges, teaching faculty, administrative staff, and enrolled students. The Act outlines the organizational framework for higher education, detailing the appointment and duties of key officers, the powers of governing bodies like the Syndicate and Academic Council, college affiliation procedures, and rules for academic standards, examinations, and finances. It matters because it provides a uniform legal structure to maintain educational quality, protect student interests, and ensure effective institutional governance throughout the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITIES →

  1. 3Establishment and Incorporation of Universities
  2. 3BPowers of special officer
  3. 4Powers of the University
  4. 5Jurisdiction, admission to privileges, etc.-
  5. 5ASavings of certain examination
  6. 6University open to all classes of persons
  7. 7Teaching and research in the University
  8. 8Discipline, Inspection and Control
  9. 9Power to issue directions
  10. 10Power to annul the orders of the University

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 11Officers of the University
  2. 12The Chancellor.- (1) The Governor of Karnataka shall by virtue of his office, be the
  3. 13The Pro-Chancellor
  4. 14University.
  5. 15Powers of the Vice-Chancellor
  6. 16Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
  7. 17Registrar.-
  8. 18Registrars.
  9. 19The Finance Officer.-
  10. 20Temporary vacancy in the office of the Registrar, the Registrar (Evaluation), the Finance Officer
  11. 21Dean
  12. 22Director of Student Welfare
  13. 23His term of office, emoluments and other conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
  14. 24Statutes.
  15. 25The Director, College Development Council,- The Director, College Development
  16. 26The Director of Physical Education,- The Director of Physical Education shall be

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITIES →

  1. 27Authorities of the University
  2. 28University.
  3. 29Powers of the Syndicate
  4. 30Academic Council
  5. 31Powers of the Academic Council
  6. 32The Finance Committee
  7. 33Board of Studies
  8. 34Faculties
  9. 35Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board
  10. 36Board of Appointment of Examiners
  11. 37Other Boards
  12. 38The term of office of the members of the Academic Council and Syndicate.-
  13. 39Restriction of holding the membership of the authorities

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND RULES →

  1. 40Statutes
  2. 41Enactment of Statutes and their making
  3. 42Ordinances
  4. 43Procedure for making of Ordinances
  5. 44Ordinance shall have effect as if made by the Syndicate.
  6. 45Chancellor or on such other date as the Chancellor may direct.

Chapter VI FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 46University Funds
  2. 47Annual Accounts and Audit
  3. 48Financial Estimates
  4. 49Powers of Government to direct Audit
  5. 50University shall within thirty days from the date of receipt of such report , furnish its comments or remarks to the Accountant General through the State Government.

Chapter VII VACANCIES ON THE AUTHORITIES →

  1. 51Vacating of Office
  2. 52Filling of vacancies

Chapter VIII APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 53Appointment of Teachers, Librarians
  2. 54Appointment in accordance with the promotion schemes
  3. 55Education.
  4. 56Temporary appointment.- (1) Notwithstanding anything in sections 53, 54, 55 and
  5. 57Appointment of Non-teaching, Ministerial and other Staff

Chapter IX INTER-UNIVERSITY TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES →

  1. 58Transfer of employees
  2. 58AApplication of provision of sections 59 to 67
  3. 58BApplication of provision of sections 59 to 67

Chapter X AFFILIATION OF COLLEGES AND RECOGNITION OF INSTITUTIONS →

  1. 59Affiliation of colleges
  2. 60Provided that in case of professional courses like Law, Engineering, Architecture and Management including Post-Graduate Programmes in the affiliated colleges the intake shall be fixed by the State Government.
  3. 61Restriction for appearance in the examinations
  4. 62Permanent affiliation
  5. 63Provided further that on revocation of the permanent affiliation, the concerned college shall seek temporary continuation of affiliation on yearly basis.
  6. 64University.
  7. 65College including the matters mentioned in sub-section (2).
  8. 66Recognition of certain Institutions
  9. 67Inspection of Colleges

Chapter XI ENROLMENT AND DEGREES →

  1. 68Eligibility for admission of students
  2. 69Honorary degrees
  3. 70Withdrawal of degree or diploma

Chapter XII UNIVERSITY REVIEW COMMISSION →

  1. 71Appointment of University Review Commission
  2. 72Karnataka State Inter-University Board

Chapter XIII FUNCTIONS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE EXAMINATION WORK →

  1. 73Duties of a teacher
  2. 74Obligation to perform the examination work
  3. 75Punishment for abetment of offences
  4. 76Prohibition of private tuition

Chapter XIV MISCELLANEOUS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 77Discipline
  2. 78Provided that the proceedings of such authority or body were not prejudicially affected by such irregularity.
  3. 79Constitution of India.
  4. 80Act, the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules made thereunder.
  5. 81Relations of affiliated colleges with the University
  6. 82Transfer of Government colleges to the University
  7. 83Continuance of Statutes, Regulations, Ordinances, etc
  8. 84Act shall continue to hold office till such date he would have held that office, if this Act had not been passed.
  9. 84ADissolution or winding up of the University
  10. 85Power to remove difficulties
  11. 86Repeal and Savings

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