Statutory Bodies
University Governance Structure
Statutory Bodies Responsible for Academic, Administrative and Strategic Governance
Board of Governors
Highest AuthorityComposition
- 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 GovernanceComposition
- 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 OversightComposition
- 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 GovernanceComposition
- 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 & PromotionComposition
- 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 GovernanceComposition
- 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 DevelopmentComposition
- 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 & ReviewComposition
- 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