Composition of the Council

(1) This Council shall consist of the following, namely:- (i) Chairperson: An eminent Academic or Public Intellectual with proven leadership qualities; (ii) Vice-Chairperson: An eminent academic administrator (rank of professor) or a professional from industry with sufficient experience; (iii) State Project Director of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan, Chief Executive — Member-Secretary; (iv) Individuals, from field of arts, science and technology, culture, civil society, industry, vocational education & skill development, number of which shall not be less than ten but not exceeding fifteen - Members; (v) Three Vice Chancellors of the State Universities, if there is any- Members; (vi) Two Principals of Autonomous or Affiliated Colleges of the State- Members; (vii) One nominee of Government of India- Member. Provided that, amongst the total members of the Council, seven members of the Council should be from the State and three members must be individuals of national eminence from outside the State. Explanation: Every appointment or engagement under this section shall take effect from the date on which such appointment or engagement is made by the Government. (2) The process of formation of the search committee and selection/nomination and terms and conditions of the engagement for the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Chief Executive and other members of the Council, as the case may be, would be as prescribed in the Regulations in this behalf.