The Academic Council

(1) The Academic Council shall be the Principal Academic Body of the University and shall subject to the provisions of this Act, statutes and ordinances, exercise general supervision and control over the academic policies of the University and shall be responsible for the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the statutes. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely :— (i) the Vice-Chancellor; (ii) the Director, Research and Medical Education (AYUSH); (iii) the Deans of Faculties of the University; (iv) the Heads of Colleges, affiliated to the University, not represented by the Deans of Faculties; and (v) two eminent experts in AYUSH education from outside the University, to be nominated by the Government.