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The Maharashtra State Skills University Act, 2021

The Maharashtra State Skills University Act, 2021

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This Act establishes and regulates the Maharashtra State Skills University to oversee modern, work-based vocational education across the state of Maharashtra. Applying directly to students, teachers, training centers, and partnering industries, this law structures how colleges affiliate and collaborate with businesses to offer accredited skill programs. It matters because it bridges the widening gap between traditional education and actual employment by introducing flexible learning pathways, online courses, and recognized credit systems. By integrating hands-on training, apprenticeships, and direct industry experience, the legislation equips youth with the practical competencies needed for modern careers, boosting overall employability and regional economic growth.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment of University.
  2. 4Jurisdiction of University, regional centres and skill centres.
  3. 5Objects of University.
  4. 6Powers and functions University.
  5. 7University to be open to all caste, creed, race or class.
  6. 8Control of State Government on University.
  7. 9State Government to review work and progress of University.

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 10Chancellor and his powers.
  2. 11Other officers of the University.
  3. 12Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.
  4. 13Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
  5. 14Registrar.
  6. 15Head of Skill Department.
  7. 16Powers and duties of Head of Skill Department.
  8. 17Director of Board of Assessment and Evaluation.
  9. 18Director of Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise.
  10. 19Director of Board of Counselling and Placements.
  11. 20Finance and Accounts Officer.
  12. 21Law Officer

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 22Authorities of University.
  2. 23Power of State Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of any authority of University.
  3. 24Governing Council.
  4. 25Powers and duties of Governing Council
  5. 26Academic Council.
  6. 27Powers and duties of Academic Council.
  7. 28Skill Departments.
  8. 29Board of Studies.
  9. 30Powers and duties of Board of Studies.
  10. 31Board of Assessment and Evaluation.
  11. 32Powers and duties of Board of Assessment and Evaluation.
  12. 33Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise.
  13. 34Powers and duties of Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise.
  14. 35Board of Counselling and Placement.
  15. 36Powers and duties of Board of Counselling and Placement.
  16. 37Powers, functions and duties of authorities.
  17. 38Term of office of members of authorities.
  18. 39Cessation of membership.
  19. 40Disqualification for membership of authorities.
  20. 41Ineligibility for second consecutive term.
  21. 42Resignation of membership.
  22. 43Procedure of meeting of authorities, bodies and committees.
  23. 44Filling of vacancy.

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 45Statutes and their subject matters.
  2. 46Statutes how made.
  3. 47Ordinances and their subject matters.
  4. 48Ordinances and their making.
  5. 49Regulations.

Chapter VI GRIEVANCES OF TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES →

  1. 50Grievances Committee.
  2. 51Tribunal.
  3. 52Right of Appeal.

Chapter VII ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS →

  1. 53Admissions.
  2. 54Disputes relating to admission.
  3. 55Admission and evaluation.
  4. 56Declaration of results.

Chapter IX PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION →

  1. 58Permission, affiliation and recognition.

Chapter X ENROLLMENT, DEGREE AND CONVOCATION →

  1. 59Enrollment of students.
  2. 60Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students.
  3. 61Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions.
  4. 62Post graduate teaching and research.
  5. 63Honorary degree.
  6. 64Convocation.

Chapter XI UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 65Annual financial estimates.
  2. 66University funds.
  3. 67Educational loans and credit guarantee.
  4. 68Annual accounts and audit.
  5. 69Annual report.

Chapter XII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 70Accreditation.
  2. 71University to follow Rules, Regulation, Norms, etc. of regulatory bodies.
  3. 72Returns and information.
  4. 73Authorities and officers responsible for damages.
  5. 74Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of University authority or body, etc.
  6. 75Protection of acts and orders.
  7. 76Delegation of powers.
  8. 77Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc.
  9. 78Act to have overriding effect.
  10. 79Removal of difficulties.
  11. 80Indemnity.

Chapter XIII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 81Appointment of first officers of the University.
  2. 82Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor.

COMMITTEES →

  1. 57Committees.

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