the date of nomination.

(1) The Board of Studies shall have the following powers and functions, namely:— (i)to recommend, upon reference to it by the Board or Academic Council, the Courses of studies, the subject or group of subjects within its purview; (ii)to recommend books, including text-books, supplementary reading and reference books and other material for such courses of study; (iii) appointment of paper-setters and examiners at the University examinations in the subject; (iv)to appoint examiners or evaluators for evaluation of thesis and dissertations and for conducting viva-voce tests, wherever prescribed, for awarding post-graduate doctorate and higher degrees; and (v) to suggest organization of orientation and refresher courses on the subject.