The Academic Council (Section 27)

(1) The other members of the Academic Council shall be as follows: (a) The Pro-Vice Chancellor; (b) All Deans of Schools of Studies; (c) Dean, Academic Affairs; (d) Dean, Research & Development; (e) All Heads of Department; (f) Six distinguished professionals representing academia, trade, industry, science and technology, nominated by Chancellor (2) The meeting of the Academic Council shall be convened and chaired by the Vice Chancellor. In his absence, the Pro Vice Chancellor, if any, shall chair the meeting of the Council. (3) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic authority of the University and shall meet at least twice in each academic year, provided that the meeting of Academic Council may also be convened as and when necessary or on a requisition signed by not less than 25% members of Academic Council. (4) The quorum for the meeting of the Academic Council shall be 1/3 (one-third) of the total appointed membership of the Council. (5) The written notice of meetings shall be issued by the Registrar and sent through email or delivered by hand or through registered post to every member at least fifteen days before the date of meeting; (6) Provided that the Vice Chancellor may call a special meeting of the Academic Council at short notice. (7) The agenda of the meeting shall be issued by the Registrar at least one week before the meeting. (8) All questions considered at the meetings of the Academic Council shall be decided by a majority vote of the members presenting and voting; Provided that the Chairman shall have a casting vote in case of a tie. (9) The Academic Council may authorize the Vice Chancellor to exercise the powers vested in the academic Council in an emergent situation; Provided that the emergency decision(s) taken shall be placed in the next meeting of the Academic Council for ratification. (10) The minutes of the meeting drawn up by the Registrar and approved by the Vice Chancellor shall be circulated to the members. The minutes along with amendments, if any, shall be placed for confirmation at the next meeting of Academic Council and shall be recorded in the book of minutes which shall be kept open during the office hours for inspection by the members of the Academic Council. (11) The recommendations of the Academic Council in matters falling under the jurisdiction of the Board of Management shall be placed before the Board of Management for approval, in the next meeting. (12) Subject to control of the Board of Management and provisions of Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely: (a) To exercise general supervision over the academic & research activities of the University and to give direction regarding methods of instruction, evaluation, research or improvement in academic standards; (b) To maintain standards of education, teaching, training, research and examinations in the University; (c) To maintain coordination amongst constituent colleges/schools and departments with respect to teaching, training and research; (d) To promote research within the University and to obtain reports on such research from time to time; (e) To consider matters of academic interest either on its own initiative or on the directives of the Board of Management and to take proper action thereon; (f) To consider and approve the proposals received from the Board of Studies with respect to the course structures, credit details and syllabi and the programmes proposed to be offered by the School; (g) To exercise general control over the academic policies of the University, issue direction on methods of instruction, quality of question paper, co-ordination of teaching amongst various schools, maintenance and improvement of academic standards and evolution of research undertaken at the constituent Schools; (h) To review the conduct of examinations of the University; (i) To prescribe courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions of the University; (j) To make recommendations to the Board of Management on :- i. Measures for improvement of standard of teaching, training and research. ii. Institution of Fellowships, Travelling Fellowships, Scholarships, Medals, Prizes etc. iii. Creating, abolishing, merging or re-structuring any Department of Schools and to allocate areas of study, teaching and research; iv. Creation of Academic and Research posts; v. Commencement of D.Sc., Ph.D, M.Phil., Post Graduate, Graduate, Diploma and Certificate Programs in the constituent colleges/schools and departments of the University. vi. Institution of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; vii. Framing, amending and rescinding Ordinances on academic matters; viii. Stipulations regarding qualifications for various teachers and prescribing additional qualifications, if any; ix. To make proposals for establishment of centers, institutions of higher learning, research and specialized studies and academic service units; x. To recognize degree & diplomas of other Universities and Institutions and to determine their equivalence with the degrees & diplomas of the University. xi. To recognize certificates issued by various Educational Boards and Bodies. xii. To prescribe eligibility criteria and procedures for admission into various courses conducted by the University. (k) To undertake annual review of activities of the constituent colleges/schools, departments, regional centers and study centers and to take appropriate action for maintaining and improving the standards of instructions; (l) To prescribe qualifications and norms for appointment of paper setters, examiners, moderators and others concerned with conduct of examinations; (m) To conduct periodic review of existing courses of study and the desirability of modifying them in the light of new knowledge of changing societal requirements and to constitute committees for the same, if required; (n) To advise the University on all academic matters; and (o) To exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as assigned by the Board of Management or conducive for academic growth of the University.