Functions of the Council

(1) The functions of the Council shall be to assist the Government in determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in University education in the State and to suggest guidelines in accordance with the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the Council shall— (a) prepare consolidated programmes in the sphere of higher education in the State keeping in view the overall priorities and perspectives of the State and the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission; (b) assist the University Grants Commission in respect of determination and maintenance of standards and suggest remedial action wherever necessary; (c) evolve perspectives for the development of higher education in the State.