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Statutory Bodies

University Governance Structure

Statutory Bodies Responsible for Academic, Administrative and Strategic Governance

Board of Governors

Highest Authority
Composition
  • Chairman of the University (Chairman of Board of Governors)
  • Rector (appointed by Government on recommendations of Board)
Responsibilities
  • Administration and management of the University affairs
  • Overall governance and strategic oversight
  • Assign functions to the Rector

Academic Council

Academic Governance
Composition
  • Rector
  • All Deans
  • Heads of Departments
  • All Professors
  • All Associate Professors
  • Director Academics
  • Registrar
  • University Grants Commission Representative
Functions
  • Advise Board on academic matters
  • Regulate teaching, research and examinations
  • Regulate admissions and student discipline
  • Propose faculty and department structure
  • Develop teaching and research plans
  • Approve curricula and syllabi
  • Regulate scholarships and awards
  • Frame academic regulations

Board of Faculty

Faculty Oversight
Composition
  • Members of Faculty Departments
Functions
  • Coordinate teaching and research
  • Review Board of Studies recommendations
  • Recommend examiners and paper setters
  • Report academic matters to Council
  • Prepare annual departmental reports

Board of Advanced Studies & Research (BASR)

Research Governance
Composition
  • Rector
  • All Deans
  • Registrar
  • One Professor
Functions
  • Promote advanced studies and research
  • Supervise research degree matters
  • Approve research degree regulations
  • Appoint research supervisors
  • Approve thesis titles and synopses
  • Recommend research examiners

Selection Board

Recruitment & Promotion
Composition
  • Rector
  • Registrar
  • Dean of Concerned Faculty
  • Head of Department
Functions
  • Recommend appointments
  • Recommend salary packages
  • Review promotions and selections
  • Forward recommendations to Board

Finance & Planning Committee

Financial Governance
Composition
  • Rector
  • All Deans
  • One Member from Academic Council
  • Director Planning
  • UGC Representative
  • Registrar
Functions
  • Prepare annual budget and accounts
  • Review financial position
  • Advise on investments and finance
  • Support strategic planning

Board of Studies (BOS)

Curriculum Development
Composition
  • Heads of Departments (respective departments)
Functions
  • Design curriculum and syllabi
  • Advise on academic matters
  • Recommend examiners
  • Ensure quality assurance
  • Handle credit transfers and exemptions
  • Draft academic regulations

Curriculum Review Committees (CRC)

Curriculum Quality & Review
Composition
  • Notified by Heads of Departments
  • Recommendations processed via BOS, Faculty Board, BASR & Academic Council
Functions
  • Review and approve new courses
  • Ensure curriculum quality standards
  • Align PEOs and PLOs with accreditation
  • Recommend curriculum improvements
  • Review resources for programs
  • Monitor industry trends
  • Promote equity and inclusion