Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the authorities of the University,

namely:—

1. (i) the Senate;
2. (ii) the Governing Council; (iii)the Academic Council;
3. (iv) the Board of Examinations;
4. (v) the Board of Studies;
5. (vi) the Faculties;
6. (vii) the Finance Committee;
7. (viii) the Planning Committee;
8. (ix) the Research Council;
9. (x) the University Quality Assurance Council;
10. (xi) the University Ethics Committee;
11. (xii) the Students Council; and such other bodies of the University as are designated by Statutes to be the authorities of the University.

1. (1) The Senate shall consist of the following members, namely:— Ex-Officio Members
   • (i) the Chancellor;
   • (ii) the Pro-Chancellor; (iii)the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iv) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (v) the Secretary to Government, Health Department in-charge of Medical Education;
   • (vi) the Secretary to Government, Higher EducationDepartment or an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by him; (vii)the Secretary to Government, Finance Department or an Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by him;
   • (viii) the Director of Medical Education;
   • (ix) the Director of Health Services;
   • (x) the Director of Ayurveda Medical Education;
   • (xi) the Director of Indian Systems of Medicine Department; (xii)the Director or Principal and Controlling Officer in Government Homoeopathic Medical Colleges in the State;
   • (xiii) the Director of Homoeopathy;
   • (xiv) a member of the Kerala State Higher Education Council nominated by the Chairman of the Council; (xv)the Chairman of the University Students Union;
   • (xvi) the Registrar;
   • (xvii) All Deans of the Faculties of the University. Nominated Members
   • (i) Five Heads of University Departments or Schools who are not otherwise members of the Senate, to be nominated by the Chancellor, in the order of seniority by rotation, including at least one from Indian Systems of Medicine and one from Homoeopathic Medicine;
   • (ii) Six Principals comprising of one Principal from affiliated Government Medical Colleges, one Principal from Government Ayurveda Medical Colleges, one Principal from Government Homoeopathic Medical Colleges, one Principal from Government Dental Medical Colleges, one Principal from Government Nursing Colleges and one Principal/Professor from Government Pharmacy Colleges/Government Paramedical Colleges to be nominated by the Government;
   • (iii) Nine persons to be nominated by the Government from among persons having knowledge or interest in Health Sciences, out of which five will be from Modern Medicine, two from Ayurvedic Medicine, one from Homoeopathic Medicine and one from Social Sciences, subject to the condition that, out of these one shall be a person belonging to Scheduled Castes, one belonging to Scheduled Tribes and one from backward class communities and one shall be a woman. Elected Members
   • (i) Five persons to be elected by registered Class A medical practitioners in Modern Medicine in the State from among themselves, of whom,—
   • (a) one shall be a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; and
   • (b) one shall be a woman;
     • (ii) one person elected from among the registered Class A medical practitioners in Dentistry in the State;
     • (iii) two persons elected from among registered Class A medical practitioners in Ayurvedic Medicine in the State of whom one shall belong to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe;
     • (iv) one person elected from among the registered Class A medical practitioners in Homoeopathic Medicine in the State;
     • (v) (a) one Principal to be elected from among the Principals of the affiliated private Medical Colleges in the State;
   • (b) one Principal to be elected from among the Principals of the affiliated private Dental Colleges in the State;
   • (c) one Principal to be elected from among the Principals of the affiliated private Ayurveda Medical Colleges in the State;
   • (d) one Principal to be elected from among the Principals of the affiliated private Homoeopathic Medical Colleges in the State;
   • (e) one Principal to be elected from among the Principals of affiliated private Nursing Colleges in the State;
   • (f) one Principal to be elected from among the affiliated private Pharmacy Colleges in the State;
   • (g) one Principal to be elected from among the Principals of affiliated private Siddha Medical Colleges in the State.
     • (vi) our members elected by the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from among themselves, of which one belonging to scheduled caste and one shall be a woman; (vii)(a) two members elected by the teachers of the University from among themselves, of which one shall be a woman;
   • (b) three members elected by the teachers of the Government Medical Colleges in the State from among themselves, of whom one shall be a woman;
   • (c) one member elected from among the teachers of Government Dental Colleges in the State;
   • (d) one member elected by the teachers of the Government Ayurveda Colleges in the State from among themselves;
   • (e) one member elected by the teachers of the Government Homoeopathic Colleges in the State from among themselves;
   • (f) one member elected by the teachers of the Government Pharmacy Colleges in the State from among themselves;
   • (g) one member elected by the teachers of the Government Nursing Colleges in the State from among themselves;
   • (h) one member elected from among the teachers of paramedical courses in the Government Medical Colleges in the State;
     • (i) one member elected from among the teachers of the affiliated private Medical Colleges in the State;
   • (j) one member elected from among the teachers of affiliated private Dental Colleges in the State;
   • (k) one member elected from among the teachers of the affiliated private Ayurveda and Siddha Colleges in the State;
   • (l) one member elected from among the teachers of affiliated private Homoeo Colleges in the State;
   • (m) one member elected from among the teachers of the private Nursing Colleges in the State;
   • (n) one member elected from among the teachers of the private Pharmacy Colleges in the State;
   • (o) one member elected from among the teachers of the affiliated private Physiotherapy Colleges in the State;
   • (p) one member elected from among the managers of private Paramedical Colleges, including in Medical Laboratory Technology, in the State;
   • (q) two members elected from among the managers of private medical and allied colleges in the State;
     • (viii) ten students’ representatives elected from among the members of the General Council of the University Union with representation of at least one for each Faculty, of which one-third shall be woman;
     • (ix) one person elected from among the non-teaching employees of the University;
     • (x) one person elected from among the non-teaching employees of the affiliated Government Colleges in the State.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Senate.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor or in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall normally preside over the Senate.
4. (4) The quorum for the meeting of the Senate shall be twenty-five or one-fourth of the total members whichever is less.
5. (5) The term of office of the Senate shall be five years from the date of its constitution by the Chancellor and the Chancellor shall reconstitute the Senate on the expiry of its term.
6. (6) The manner and method of constitution of the Senate and nomination or election of the members of the Senate and the term of members shall be as prescribed in the Statutes.
7. (7) The Senate shall meet at least twice a year on dates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor and one of such meetings shall be called the annual meeting.
8. (8) A report on the working of the University during the previous year, together with a Statement of receipts and expenditure, the financial estimates and the last audit report shall be presented before the Senate at the annual meeting of the Senate convened under sub-section (7).
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit and shall, upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than one-fourth members of the Senate, convene a special meeting of the Senate.

The Senate shall have the following powers, namely:—

1. (i) to formulate the broad policies and programmes of the University; (ii)to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
2. (iii) to consider the annual report, the annual accounts, the audit report and the development plans of the University and give recommendations to the ViceChancellor and Governing Council; (iv)to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions on the recommendation of the Governing Council;
3. (v) to review current academic programmes and collaborative programmes;
4. (vi) to suggest new academic programmes consistent with the social requirements in Medical Education;
5. (vii) to suggest institution of new degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (viii)to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or assigned by this Act or the Statutes.

1. (1) The Governing Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson; (ii)the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) the Secretary to Government, Health Department in-charge of Medical Education; (iv)the Director of Medical Education;
   • (v) the Director of Ayurvedic Medical Education; (vi)the Director or the Principal and Controlling Officer of Homoeopathic Medical Colleges in the State; (vii)three eminent persons with experience in the area of medical education to be nominated by the Pro-Chancellor;
   • (viii) three members elected by the Academic Council from among its members as prescribed by Statutes one each from Modern Medicine, Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathic Medicine; (ix)three experts in the field of health and allied sciences to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from any of the Educational or Research Institutions of high repute within or outside the State; (x)one Biomedical Academician or Scientist belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe nominated by the Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Pro-Chancellor; (xi)one woman Biomedical Academician or Scientist nominated by the Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Pro-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Registrar of the University shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Governing Council, but shall not have the right to vote.
3. (3) Nine members of the Council shall form the quorum for a meeting.
4. (4) There shall be not less than four meetings of the Governing Council in a year. The rules and procedure for conduct of business to be followed at a meeting of the Governing Council and such other matters in relation to meetings as may be necessary shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
5. (5) Members of the Governing Council other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of four years from their date of nomination.
6. (6) The rules and manner of nomination and term of office of the members of the Governing Council shall be as may be prescribed by Statutes.

The Governing Council shall exercise the following powers subject to the provisions of this Act:

1. (i) to make Statutes subject to the approval of the Chancellor;
2. (ii) to make Ordinances;
3. (iii) to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University; (iv)to consider and pass the budget and financial estimates of the University according to the provisions of the Statutes;
4. (v) to affiliate medical institutions in accordance with the terms and conditions of such affiliation provided by this Act and Statutes; (vi)to ensure transparency in admission and a fair fee structure in the affiliated colleges; (vii)to cause inspection of the affiliated colleges and associated institutions to ensure the academic quality and standards; (viii)to approve the appointment of the Faculty members and other employees of the University and to prescribe their duties; (ix)to take necessary steps to realise the objectives of the University;
5. (x) to fix and regulate the fees payable by the students in colleges affiliated to the University; (xi)to exercise supervision and control over the discipline of the staff and students of the affiliated colleges; (xii)to make or amend Examination Manual prescribing the procedure for conduct of University examinations and publishing of the results; (xiii)to regulate the internal assessments and other evaluation procedures conducted by the affiliated colleges or institutions
6. (xiv) to appoint the members of the Board of Studies based upon their qualifications and academic standards;
7. (xv) to approve the appointment of teachers in private and aided colleges under direct payment system of the Government; (xvi)to take steps for the maintenance of the academic standards, quality of service in affiliated colleges or institutions;
8. (xvii) to establish schools, departments, colleges, centres, institutions of higher learning, research and specialised studies on the recommendation of the Academic Council; (xviii) to hold, control and arrange for administration of assets and properties of the University; (xix)to approve the budget estimates as received from the Finance Committee, with its own modifications, if any; (xx)to determine the form of a common seal for the University, and provide for its custody and use;

1. (xxi) to acquire any movable or immovable property for the University;
2. (xxii) to transfer by sale, or otherwise, any movable property on behalf of the University; (xxiii) to borrow, lend or invest funds on behalf of the University as recommended by the Finance Committee, subject to the policies of the Government and as provided by the Statutes; (xxiv)to lay down policy for administering funds at the disposal of the University for specific purposes; (xxv)to provide buildings, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipments, instruments and other means needed for the conduct of the work of the University and provide hostel for students and housing for staff;
3. (xxvi) to recommend to the Senate conferment of honorary degrees and academic distinctions; (xxvii) to institute and confer such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions as recommended by the Academic Council and arrange for convocation for conferment of the same, as provided by Statutes or Ordinances; (xxviii) to institute fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, awards, medals and prizes in accordance with the Regulations made in this behalf;
4. (xxix) to make regulations for collaboration with other Universities, institutions and organisations for mutually beneficial academic programmes recommended by the Planning Committee; (xxx)to create posts of University teachers and non-vacation academic staff on the recommendation of the Academic Council as and when required with the prior approval of the State Government;
5. (xxxi) to lay down by Statutes, on the basis of qualifications and terms and conditions of service and other guidelines approved by the State Government from time to time, the procedure for appointment of University teachers and non-vacation academic staff and fix their emoluments and norms of workload, conduct and discipline; (xxxii) to create regular posts of officers and other employees of the University, with the prior approval of the State Government; (xxxiii) to lay down by Statutes, the procedures for appointment of Officers and other employees of the University, qualifications, mode of recruitment, pay scales, terms and conditions of service including conduct, discipline and their duties; (xxxiv) to arrange for and direct the investigation into the affairs of private, affiliated colleges and to issue instructions for ensuring proper conditions of employment of teachers, officers and other employees in all institutions and colleges affiliated to the University, payment of adequate salaries to them and in case of disregard of such institutions to modify the conditions of application or recognition or take such other steps as they deem proper in this behalf;
6. (xxxv) to prescribe honoraria, remunerations and fees and travelling and other allowances for paper-setters, examiners and other examination staff, visiting faculty, and for such other services rendered to the University; (xxxvi) to receive and consider report on the working the University from the ViceChancellor periodically as provided by the Statutes or Ordinances; (xxxvii) to prepare academic calendar of the University according to the Statutes, and guidelines from the University Grants Commission, various Central Councils and State Government for each academic year, before the expiry of the previous academic year; (xxxviii) to confer autonomous status on University departments, affiliated colleges and recognised institutions on the recommendation of the Academic Council, subject to the norms approved by the State Government if any and having regard to the guidelines of the University Grants Commission; (xxxix) to consider the perspective plan for the academic developments of the University prepared by the Planning Committee;
7. (xl) to assess and approve the feasibility of proposals from the Academic Council for academic programmes;
8. (xli) to consider and approve the annual report, annual accounts and audit reports of the University;
9. (xlii) to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter concerning the proper conduct, working and finances of colleges, schools, institutions or departments of the University; (xliii) to delegate, any of its powers, except the power to make Statutes and Ordinances, to the Vice-Chancellor or such officer or authority of the University or a committee appointed by it, as it thinks fit.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall be responsible for laying down the academic policies in regard to maintenance and improvement of standards of teaching and research and collaboration programmes.
2. (2) It shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
   • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iii)the Deans of Faculties;
   • (iv) Chairpersons of the Boards of Studies;
   • (v) the Head of the Planning Committee; (vi)(a) five Professors—three from the affiliated Government Medical Colleges and two from the affiliated private Medical Colleges;
   • (b) two Professors—one each from affiliated Government and private Dental Colleges;
   • (c) two Professors—one each from Government and private Ayurveda Colleges;
   • (d) one Professor from Government Homoeopathic Colleges;
   • (e) two Professors or Senior Faculty—one each from Government and private Nursing Colleges;
   • (f) one Professor or Senior Faculty from Government Pharmacy Colleges;
   • (g) one teacher from Medical Laboratory Technology; and
   • (h) one teacher from Physiotherapy in Government or Private Medical Colleges; category from (a) to (h) above to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
     • (vii) five Professors from among the Professors in the University departments or institutions, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
     • (viii) one teacher representing each Faculty to be co-opted by the Academic Council from among the teachers having not less than ten years teaching experience, other than Principals of colleges, Heads of University departments and Heads of recognised Institutions;
     • (ix) one Head of a recognised institution, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
     • (x) one Head or Director of an Academic Services Unit of the University, nominated by the Vice- Chancellor;
     • (xi) two eminent experts in the field of Health and Allied Sciences, nominated by the Chancellor;
     • (xii) the Director of Medical Education;
     • (xiii) the Director of Ayurvedic Medical Education;
     • (xiv) the Director or the Principal and Controlling Officer of Homoeopathic Medical Colleges in the State;
     • (xv) one teacher belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe nominated by the ViceChancellor from among the teachers of the University Departments or affiliated Government Colleges;
     • (xvi) three women teachers nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from among the teachers of the University Departments or affiliated Government Colleges.
3. (3) The Registrar shall act as the Secretary of the Academic Council, but shall have no right to vote.
4. (4) The Academic Council shall meet not less than thrice a year.
5. (5) The term of the Academic Council shall be four years.

1. (1) The powers and duties of the Academic Council shall be,—
   • (i) to advise the Governing Council on all academic matters;
   • (ii) to make regulations; (iii)to make proposals for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (iv)to prescribe the courses of studies in the institutions maintained by or affiliated to the University;
   • (v) to prescribe the qualifications of teachers in affiliated colleges or institutions or centres or schools; (vi)to prescribe the qualifications for admission of students to the various courses of studies and to the examinations; (vii)to make provisions for the admission of students to various courses of studies on the basis of merit and in order to maintain the standards of education;
   • (viii) to co-ordinate the teaching and learning process in the affiliated colleges or institutions or centres or schools;
   • (ix) to recommend to the Senate or Governing Council proposals regarding institution of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
   • (x) to make proposals for the establishment of colleges, institutions, departments of higher learning, research and specialised studies, academic services units, libraries, laboratories and museums etc. in the University; (xi)to consider and make recommendations regarding new proposals for creation of the posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Tutors and Non-vocational academic staff required by the University; (xii)to make proposals to the Governing Council for the institution of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes and make regulations for their awards; (xiii)to prescribe qualifications and norms for appointment of paper-setters, examiners, moderators and others concerned with the conduct of examinations; (xiv)to appoint committees to review periodically the utility and practicability of the existing courses of study and the desirability or necessity of reviewing or modifying them in the light of new knowledge or challenging social requirements; (xv)to decide what examinations of other Universities may be accepted as equivalent to those of the University and to negotiate with other Universities for the recognition of the examinations of the University; (xvi)to make proposals for the conduct of interdisciplinary studies, common facilities, such as instrumentation centres, workshops, hobby centres, museums, etc.; (xvii)to prescribe norms for recognition of any member of the staff of an affiliated college or recognised institution as a teacher of the University; (xviii)to prescribe norms for granting affiliation, continuation of recognition, extension of recognition to institutions of higher learning and research for specialised studies; (xix)to grant affiliation to colleges or institutions in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations; (xx)to accord recognition to institutions of higher learning, research of specialised studies on the recommendation of the committees appointed by the Council; (xxi)to recommend to the Governing Council, conferment of autonomous status on University institutions, departments, affiliated colleges and recognised institutions in accordance with the provisions of Ordinances and Policies of the State Government in this regard;
   • (xxii) to make proposals to the Governing Council to prescribe fees and other charges; (xxiii) to advise the University generally on all academic matters and submit to the Governing Council feasibility reports on academic programmes recommended by the Senate at its last annual meeting;
   • (xxiv) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred on it by or under this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
2. (2) The quorum for the meeting of the Academic Council shall be one-fifth of the total members or ten whichever is less.
3. (3) A person who has become a member of the Academic Council in the capacity of a student shall cease to hold the office on ceasing to be a student.

1. (1) The Board of Examinations shall be the authority for conducting the examinations and making policy decisions in regard to organising and holding examinations, improving the system of examinations, appointing the paper-setters and examiners and for preparation of the schedule of dates for holding examinations and declaration of the results, subject to the control and review of the Governing Council. The Board of Examinations shall also oversee and regulate the conduct of examinations in the constituent colleges, institutions and University Departments.
2. (2) The Board of Examinations shall deal with all the matters in relation to examinations and shall hear and decide the complaints received pertaining to any matter arising out of conduct of examinations. The procedure to be followed by the Board for their deliberations shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The Board of Examinations shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson; (ii)the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iii)the Dean of the Faculty concerned with the examination; (iv)one head of University Department, not below the rank of Associate Professor or in the absence of a Head of the University department, a Professor from Government Colleges, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (v) one Principal other than Dean of Faculty nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (vi)one teacher other than Heads of Departments or Principals, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (vii)one evaluation expert, co-opted by the Board;
   • (viii) Controller of Examinations shall be the ex-officio Secretary.

1. (1) The Board of Examinations shall ensure proper organisation of examinations and tests of the University, including moderation, tabulation and the declaration of results.
2. (2) The Board shall meet not less than twice in each academic term.
3. (3) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of duties as mentioned in sub-section (1), the Board shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely:—
   • (i) to approve panels of examiners and question paper-setters from the list of persons proposed by the respective Boards of Studies; (ii)to explore, suggest and introduce examination reforms; (iii)to exercise such other powers in relation to examinations as may be assigned to it by or under this Act.
4. (4) In case of any emergency requiring immediate action to be taken, the Chairperson of the Board or any other officer or person authorised by the Chairperson in that behalf, shall take such action as considered fit and necessary, and at the next meeting of the Board, the action taken shall be reported by such person, for ratification or approval.
5. (5) (a) The Board of Examinations shall constitute committees for every subject or group of subjects consisting of,—
   • (i) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson;
   • (ii) the Dean of the concerned Faculty;
   • (iii) the Chairperson of the concerned Board of Studies;
   • (iv) one member of each subject from among the members of the concerned Boards of Studies to be decided by the Board of Examinations: Provided that, where a Faculty is to be appointed for evaluation of thesis and dissertation and for conduct of viva voce examinations wherever prescribed for awarding post graduate, doctorate and higher degrees, two persons decided by the Academic Council shall also be members of the concerned Committee;
   • (b) The Controller of Examinations shall be the ex-officio Secretary of such committees;
   • (c) The rules and procedures for the performance of the duties of the Board of Examinations, including procedure for disciplinary action on malpractices connected with the examinations, shall be prescribed in the Statutes;
6. (6) The Board shall prepare the financial estimates for the work related to examinations for incorporation in the budget of the University and shall submit the same to the Finance Officer.
7. (7) The Board shall arrange for strict vigilance during the conduct of the examinations so as to avoid use of unfair means by the students, teachers, invigilators, supervisors etc.

1. (1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Board of Studies shall consist of,(a) the Head of the University department or institution in the relevant subject: Provided that, where there is no University department in the subject, a person nominated by the Vice- Chancellor from among the Heads of the Departments from an affiliated college having post graduate teaching experience in that subject;
   • (b) six Heads of Departments in affiliated colleges, other than Principals, having not less than ten years teaching experience, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) two post graduate teachers having not less than ten years of teaching experience from among the teachers of affiliated Government Colleges, one of them preferably a woman nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (d) two eminent persons nominated by Vice-Chancellor, who are—
     • (i) either Professors or Associate Professors in other Universities; or
     • (ii) persons with relevant experience of not less than ten years in national laboratories or research institutions or recognised institutions; or
     • (iii) experts in related field, having published-
   • (a) at least one book in the relevant subject; or
   • (b) four research papers in indexed national or international journals.
3. (3) The Chairperson shall be elected by the members of the Board from among themselves.

1. (1) The Board of Studies shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
   • (a) to recommend, upon reference to it by the Governing Council, Academic Council or the Faculty concerned or otherwise, the courses of studies, the subject or group of subjects within its purview;
   • (b) to recommend books, including text-books, supplementary reading and reference books and other material for such courses of study;
   • (c) to advise the Faculty or Faculties concerned regarding improvements in the courses of study;
   • (d) to recommend names of suitable persons to the Board of Examinations for inclusion in the panels for appointment of paper-setters and Examiners at the University examinations in the subject;
   • (e) to recommend to the Board of Examinations, names of persons suitable for appointment as examiners or evaluators for evaluation of thesis and dissertations and for conduct of viva voce examinations, wherever prescribed, for awarding post graduate doctorate and higher degrees;
   • (f) to suggest organisation of orientation and refresher courses in the subject;
   • (g) to prepare requirements in respect of teaching of the subject at various levels in respect of teachers and their qualifications, library, laboratory and hospital equipment and consumables for use in the laboratory and to recommend the same to the Planning Committee for formulating the norms and requirements for granting affiliation to colleges and for granting recognition to institutions by the University.
2. (2) The term of Board of Studies shall be three years or as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

1. (1) The Faculties shall be the principal academic co-ordination authorities of the University in respect of studies and research in the subjects included in the Faculty and also in respect of studies and research in multi-disciplinary Faculties.
2. (2) The University shall have such Faculties as may be prescribed by Statutes.
3. (3) A Faculty shall be constituted, divided, combined with or abolished only with the approval of the Academic Council and as may be prescribed by Statutes.
4. (4) The Faculty shall comprise such subjects as are prescribed by Statutes.
5. (5) The Faculty shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) the Dean—Ex-officio Chairperson;
   • (ii) the Chairperson of each Board of Studies for the subjects comprised in the Faculty;
   • (iii) one member of each Board of Studies to be elected by the members of the Boards of Studies from among themselves, out of whom at least one shall be a post graduate teacher; (iv)two subject experts, preferably from outside the State, nominated by the Vice- Chancellor.
6. (6) The Faculties will have a term of three years or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Faculty shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—

1. (i) to consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Senate, Governing Council, Academic Council or Planning Committee;
2. (ii) to consider and approve recommendations of the Boards of Studies in the Faculty and on matters not affecting any other Faculty;
3. (iii) to consider and recommend to the Academic Council on the academic matters within its purview which affect any other Faculty or Faculties or which involve administrative or financial implications; (iv)to consider and recommend to the Academic Council establishment of new courses, inter-disciplinary courses and short-term training programmes referred to it by the Board of Studies or Board of Inter-disciplinary Studies, if any, constituted by Statutes;
4. (v) to make recommendations to the Planning Committee in respect of the requirements regarding the conduct of post graduate or under-graduate instruction, teaching, research and training in University institutions or departments, affiliated colleges and recognised institutions; (vi)to ensure that guidelines and rules framed for the following matters by the Academic Council are implemented:—

1. (a) long-term curriculum development;
2. (b) Faculty development;
3. (c) teaching or learning material development;
4. (d) research in educational matters with particular reference to colleges.
   • (vii) to plan and organise inter-departmental and inter-faculty programmes in consultation with the Board of Studies, other Faculties or Planning Committee;
   • (viii) to recommend to the Academic Staff College and the Academic Council regarding organisation of continuing medical education, refresher and orientation courses for teachers of affiliated colleges and University departments especially for the revised or newly introduced or inter-disciplinary courses of study; (ix)to prepare and submit the annual report of the functioning of the Faculty to the Vice- Chancellor;
   • (x) to consider any other academic matter which may be referred to it.

1. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of following members, namely:—
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor; (ii)the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) the Registrar; (iv)the Finance Officer;
   • (v) two members elected by Governing Council members from among themselves; and (vi)one member from the Planning Committee nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Finance Committee shall give advice to the University authorities on any matter relating to the finances of the University. The powers of the Finance Committee shall be as follows:—
   • (i) to prepare the budget estimate of the University and to review the accounts of expenditure and to make recommendations to the Governing Council;
   • (ii) to consider and make recommendations to the Governing Council on the proposals for new expenditure on major works and purchases;
   • (iii) to scrutinise re-appropriation statements and audit notes and make recommendations to the Governing Council;
   • (iv) to review the finance of the University and to suggest concurrent audit conducted wherever necessary;
   • (v) to give advice and make recommendations to the Governing Council on any other financial question affecting the affairs of the University.
3. (3) The term of the Finance Committee shall be three years or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Planning Committee shall be responsible to plan the development of the University, both physical and academic, and it shall conduct academic audit of the University departments, institutions, colleges and recognised institutions. It shall also plan, monitor, guide and co-ordinate undergraduate and post graduate academic programmes and development of affiliated colleges.
2. (2) It shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
   • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) five Deans of Faculty to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor including at least one each from Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathic Medicine; (iv)one person from among the Heads of departments or Directors of the University institutions not below the rank of Professor and who is not a Dean, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (v) one teacher, imparting post graduate instruction having not less than ten years of teaching experience, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (vi)one teacher imparting undergraduate instruction having not less than five years of teaching experience, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (vii) one Principal of an affiliated Government College of Health and Allied Sciences decided by the Governing Council, from among the Principals who are members of the Academic Council;
   • (viii) one Principal of an affiliated professional college nominated by the Chancellor; (ix)two experts co-opted by the Committee, from among the Heads of Institutions or senior Scientists of National or State level research institutions;
   • (x) the Director of Planning — Member Secretary: Provided that, the members nominated in categories (iv) to (ix) above shall as far as possible, be drawn from different faculties or subjects.
3. (3) The Committee shall meet at least thrice a year.
4. (4) The term of the Planning Committee shall be three years or as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

The Planning Committee shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—

1. (i) to suggest measures to create links and develop specific schemes for inter University interactions and for interaction of the University and Colleges with the industry and professional bodies and associations in health, medical and allied sciences;
2. (ii) to prepare University and College development plans, both short-term and long- term, keeping in view the objectives of the University as laid down in this Act and with due regard to the National and State Educational Policies; (iii)to recommend to the Senate or Governing Council the development and collaborative programmes for the departments, Colleges and the University;
3. (iv) to monitor and report the progress of all such approved development and collaborative programmes to the Senate or Governing Council once in a year;
4. (v) to evaluate and assess the use of grants by University departments, post graduate centres and affiliated colleges in respect of development projects and submit the report to the Academic Council;
5. (vi) to assess the manpower requirements of trained persons in different fields, such as, Health and Allied Sciences and technology and make necessary recommendations to the Governing Council for introducing and strengthening of relevant courses of study;
6. (vii) to organise academic audit of development and collaborative programmes of University institutions or departments, post graduate centres and affiliated colleges, according to the provisions of the Statutes, at least once in three years and make necessary recommendations to the University for implementation.

1. (1) There shall be a Research Council consisting of the ViceChancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Heads of the University Departments and Directors or eminent scientists from the Research Institutes within or outside Kerala. The members of the Research Council shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Council.
2. (2) There shall be a Director of Research, appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Convenor of the Research Council.
3. (3) The duties of the Research Council shall be as provided in the Statutes.
4. (4) The term of the Research Council shall be three years or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

There shall be quality assurance Council in

the University for periodic examination of the academic standards, democratic functioning and social commitment of the affiliated colleges and University centres. The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Council. The structure and functions of the Council shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

University Ethics Committee shall be formed as per the

guidelines of national agencies like the Department of Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research and other Research Councils for examining the research projects undertaken by the University centres and to give advice to the affiliated colleges for maintaining ethical principles in research and clinical trial work. The members of the Ethics Committee shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with Governing Council. The structure and functions of the Council shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) There shall be a Students’ Council in the University to encourage and promote the student’s co-curricular and extra curricular activities, and to bring notice of their grievances before the authorities.
2. (2) The Students' Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
   • (a) Ex-Officio Members:
     • (i) Pro-Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson;
     • (ii) the Chairman of the University Students Union;
     • (iii) the General Secretary of the University Students Union;
     • (iv) the Dean, Students' Affairs; and
     • (v) the Officer in-charge of the National Service Scheme.
   • (b) Elected Members:
     • (i) seven members elected by the General Council of the University Students Union who shall not be the members of Senate or Academic Council;
     • (ii) three members elected from among the full time students of the campuses or departments of the University in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
     • (iii) two members, other than students, elected by members of the Senate from among themselves;
     • (iv) two members elected by the Governing Council from among themselves; and
     • (v) one member of the Academic Council elected from among themselves.
   • (c) Other Members:
     • (i) five students may be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the affiliated Government colleges or institutions who have distinguished themselves in academic fields, sports, arts etc.;
     • (ii) a member nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Chairman of the University Students Union shall be the Secretary of the Council;
     • (iii) the members of the Students Council other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of one year from the date of their nomination or election, as the case may be.
3. (3) The Students Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
   • (i) to make recommendation to the Governing Council and Academic Council in the matters related to academic work of students, the co-curricular and extra curricular activities in the University;
   • (ii) to make suggestions to the Governing Council and Academic Council in respect of all rules relating to discipline, welfare of students, sports, working of library, management of hostels, students' home and non-resident students’ centres, extension work, social work, students' health, National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps and such other matters as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
   • (iii) to communicate its views, observations and recommendations to any authority of the University in respect of any matter which concerns the students, and if any question arises as to whether a matter does or does not concern the students, it shall be decided by the Chairman of the Students Council and his decision shall be final;
   • (iv) to take such steps as are necessary for the general welfare of the students that comes under the University;
   • (v) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act or the Statutes, Ordinance and Regulations.
4. (4) The Chairperson of the Students Council shall cause to be laid before the Governing Council and Students Council in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes, periodical reports regarding the recommendations and suggestions made by the Council, the action taken thereon by the authorities to which such recommendations and suggestions were made, and if no action was taken by the authorities to which such recommendations and suggestions were made, the reason thereof.
5. (5) The election to the college level Students Council shall be held before such date of the year as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The constitution, powers, functions and duties of the authorities of the University, not laid down under any of the provisions of this Act, shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
2. (2) Save as otherwise provided by or under the provisions of this Act, the term of office of the elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted member of any authority shall be three years from the date of its first meeting, irrespective of the date on which a member enters upon such office.
3. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or Statutes, where a person elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted as an officer of the University or a member of any of the authorities or bodies of the University by virtue of his being eligible to be so elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted as such an officer or a member under any of the categories of officers or members specified by or under the relevant provisions of this Act in relation to such office, authority or body, such person shall cease to be such an officer of the University or member of such authority, or body as soon as such person ceases to belong to such category and shall be deemed to have vacated the office as such officer or member.
4. (4) A person shall be disqualified for being a member of any of the authorities of the University, if such person,—
   • (i) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent authority; (ii)is an undischarged insolvent;
   • (iii) has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude; (iv)is conducting or engaging oneself in private tuitions or private coaching classes or private medical practice, if such private tuition, coaching or private practice has been banned by the Government in respect of such person; (v)has been punished for indulging in or promoting unfair practices in the conduct of any examination in any form anywhere.
5. (5) No person shall be a member of the Governing Council, the Academic Council or the Board of Examinations for not more than two consecutive terms, either as an elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted member, as the case may be. However, the Chancellor shall have the power to grant exemption to such a member.
6. (6) Save as otherwise provided by or under the provisions of this Act, each authority of the University while acting and exercising its powers and discharging its functions or duties assigned to it by or under the provisions of this Act shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to deal with and decide on the matters assigned to it and discharge the functions or duties assigned to it by or under the provisions of this Act.
7. (7) (i) Every election to any authority or body of the University under this Act shall be held by ballot in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote and as may be prescribed by Statutes.
   • (ii) The other details relating to elections not specified in this Act shall be prescribed by Statutes.
8. (8) A member of any University or body other than ex-officio member may resign by writing under his signature. A nominee of the Chancellor may resign, by addressing to the Chancellor and any other member may resign by addressing to the Vice-Chancellor. The person shall cease to be a member upon his resignation being accepted by the Chancellor or, the Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be.
9. (9) If the person nominated, elected, appointed or co-opted to an authority or body remains absent without prior permission of the authority or body for three consecutive meetings, he shall be deemed to have vacated his membership and he shall cease to be a member from the date of the third such meeting in which he has remained absent.
10. (10) Save as otherwise provided by this Act all matters with regard to the conduct of meetings of the authorities, bodies or committees, if any, constituted by the University or any authority shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
11. (11) When any vacancy occurs in the office of a member, other than an ex-officio member, of any authority or other body of the University before the expiry of his normal term, the vacancy shall be filled, as soon as may be, by nomination of a suitable person by the Chancellor or the Government where the Chancellor or the Government is the nominating authority or by the ViceChancellor in all other cases. The person nominated shall be a person who is otherwise, eligible to be nominated or elected on the said authority or body from the same category. The person so nominated shall hold office only so long as the member in whose place he has been nominated would have held it, if the vacancy had not occurred.