Regulations

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, and in conformity with the norms of the U.G.C., the Board shall have, in addition to all other powers vested in it, the power to make Regulations to provide for the administration and management of the affairs of the University: Provided that the first set of Regulations shall be prepared by the Board and submitted to the Government for approval: Provided further that no amendment to the first set of Regulations shall be made by the Board without approval of the Government. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (i) summoning and holding of meetings of the authorities of the University, other than the first meeting of the Board, and the quorum and conduct of business at such meetings; (ii) powers and functions to be exercised and discharged by the President; (iii) constitution, powers and duties of the authorities, bodies and other committees of the University established under this Act including the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of such authorities, term of office of the membership, appointment and removal of members thereof and other matters connected therewith; (iv) procedure to be followed by the Board and any Committee or other body constituted under this Act or by the Regulations in the conduct of the business, exercise of the powers and discharge of the functions; (v) the admission procedure and fixation of fees in conformity with the norms and guidelines prescribed by the U.G.C. and other concerned statutory bodies; (vi) the procedure to be followed for enforcing discipline in the University; (vii) the management of the properties of the University; (viii) degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles which may be conferred or granted by the University and withdrawal or cancellation of any such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles and the requirements thereof; (ix) conduct of examinations including the term of office and appointment of examiners; (x) Creation of posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Readers, Lecturers or equivalent academic designations or posts, officers and employees of the University, and the appointment of persons to such posts including the qualifications requisite thereof; (xi) the manner and conditions for constitution of insurance, pension and provident funds and such Other schemes for the benefit of teachers and other employees of the University; (xii) the terms and conditions applicable for association of the University with other institutions; (xiii) preparation of budget estimates and maintenance of accounts; (xiv) mode of execution of contracts or agreements by or on behalf of the University; (xv) classification and procedure for appointment of officers and staff of the University; (xvi) terms and tenure of appointments, salaries and allowances, contractual services, rules and discipline and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor, other officers, teachers and employees of the University; (xvii) all terms and conditions governing deputation of officers and staff of the University; (xviii) the powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor and other officers, teachers and employees of the University; (xix) the terms and conditions governing fellowships, scholarships, stipends, medals and prizes; (xx) authentication of the orders and decisions of the Board; (xxi) all matters relating to hostels and halls of residence including disciplinary control therein; and (xxii) any other matter in relation to administration, management and control of the University. (3) The courses of studies prescribed for a first degree and the post-graduate degree or diploma programmes should have been formally approved by the Academic Council and Board of Governors. (4) The programmes of study leading to a degree or a post-graduate degree or diploma offered by a private university shall conform to the relevant regulations or norms of the U.G.C., or the concerned statutory body as amended from time to time. (5) The University shall provide all the relevant information relating to the first degree and post-graduate degree or diploma programme(s) including the curriculum structure, contents, teaching and learning process, examination and evaluation system and the eligibility criteria for admission of students, to the U.G.C. on a proforma prescribed by the U.G.C. prior to starting of these programmes. (6) The U.G.C. on detail examination of the information made available as well as the representations and grievances received by it from the students as well as concerned public relating to the deficiencies of the proposed programme(s) not conforming to various Regulations, shall inform the concerned University about any shortcomings in respect of conformity to relevant regulations for rectification and the University shall offer the programme(s) only after necessary rectification.