University Institute of Technology
The AC is empowered to constitute and Board of Studies (BoS) which shall frame syllabus. The composition of the Academic Council shall be as follows.
The Director (Chairman)
All the Heads of Departments in the Autonomous Institute.
Four teachers of the Autonomous College representing different categories of teaching staff by rotation on the basis of seniority of service in the Institute.
Not less than four experts/academicians from outside the Autonomous Institute representing such areas as Industry, Commerce, Law, Education, Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, etc., are to be nominated by the Governing Body.
Three nominees of the University, not less than Professors.
The Controller of Examination of the Autonomous Institute.
A faculty member nominated by the Director (Member Secretary).
Term:The term of the nominated members shall be three years.
Meetings:Meetings of the Academic Council shall be held at least once every six months.
Functions:Functions of the Academic Council are as indicated below:
To scrutinize and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Board of Studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto, etc., provided that where the Academic Council differs on any proposal, it shall have the right to return the matter for reconsideration to the Board of Studies concerned or reject it, after giving reasons to do so.
To make regulations regarding the admission of students to different programmes of study in the Autonomous College, keeping in view the policy of the Government.
To make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, and proper maintenance and functioning of the playgrounds and hostels.
To recommend to the Governing Body proposals for the institution of new programmes of study.
To recommend to the Governing Body institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships,
prizes, and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
To advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs.
To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Body.