Powers and functions of Academic and Activity Council

Subject to the provision of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, the Academic and Activity Council shall, in addition to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely:- (a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give directions regarding methods of instructions, co-ordination of teaching among the Colleges, Institutions, Regional Centers and Study Centres and evaluation of research and improvement of academic standards; (b) to bring about and promote inter-School co-ordination and to establish or appoint such committees or boards as may be deemed necessary for the purpose; (c) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference by a School or the Executive Council and to take appropriate action thereon; (d) to frame such regulations and rules consistent with the Statutes and the Ordinances regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residence, admissions, award of fellowships and studentships, fees, concessions, corporate life and attendance.