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Regulations pertaining to Autonomy to HEIs:

(d) Recommend to the Governing Body proposals for institution of new programmes of
study.
(e) Recommend to the Governing Body institution of scholarships, studentships,
fellowships, prizes and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
(f) Advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs made by
it.

(g) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Governing Body.
13.5 BOARD OF STUDIES:
Composition of Board of Studies:
1. Head of the Department concerned (Chairman).

2. The entire faculty of each specialization.
3. Two subject experts from outside the Parent University to be nominated by the
Academic Council.
4. One expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel of six
recommended by the college principal.
5. One representative from industry/corporate sector/allied area relating to placement.

6. One postgraduate meritorious alumnus to be nominated by the principal. The
Chairman, Board of Studies, may with the approval of the principal of the college,
co-opt:
(a) Experts from outside the college whenever special courses of studies are
to be formulated.
(b) Other members of staff of the same faculty.
Term: The term of the nominated members shall be three years.

Meetings: The Board of Studies shall meet at least twice a year.
Functions:

The Board of Studies of a Department in the college shall:
(a) Prepare syllabi for various courses keeping in view the objectives of the college,
interest of the stakeholders and national requirement for consideration and approval of
the Academic Council;
(b) Suggest methodologies for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques;
(c) Suggest panel of names to the Academic Council for appointment of examiners; and

(d) Coordinate research, teaching, extension and other academic activities in the department/
college.

13.6 FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Composition of Finance Committee:
(a) The Principal (Chairman).

(b) One person to be nominated by the Governing Body of the college for a period of
two years.

(c) Finance Officer of the affiliating University
(d) One senior-most teacher of the college to be nominated in rotation by the principal
for two years.

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