Composition of the Council

The Council shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) the Minister in-charge of Education, who shall be the Chairman, ex-officio; (b) the Vice-Chairman appointed by the Government from among persons having experience in the field of education; (c) the Secretary to Government in-charge of Education, ex-officio; (d) the Secretary to Government in-charge of Finance, ex-officio; (e) the Secretary, University Grants Commission or his nominee, ex-officio; (f) the Director of Collegiate Education, ex-officio; (g) the Director of Technical Education, ex-officio; (h) one member nominated by the Government from among the eminent academicians or educational administrators; (i) one member nominated by the Government from among the eminent scientists or engineers; (j) one member nominated by the Government from among industrialists of high repute who have contributed to the cause of higher education; (k) two members nominated by the Government from among the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities including Vice-Chancellors of Central universities in this State, if any; (l) not more than three eminent educationists co-opted by the Council; (m) a full time Member-Secretary appointed by the Government.