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Regulations pertaining to Autonomy to HEIs:

B. Constitution of Governing Body of Government Colleges

Number Category Nature
3 Members Educationist, Industrialist, Nominated by the State Government, persons of proven
one of them to Professional academic interest with at least PG level qualification
be Chairperson
2 Members Teachers of the College Nominated by the Principal on seniority by rotation.
1 Member Administrative Staff of the Administrative Officer/Senior administrative staff
College
1 Member Educationist or industrialist Nominated by the Principal for two years
1 Member State Government nominee Nominated by the State Government
1 Member University Professor Nominated by the University
1 Member Principal of College Member Secretary

C. Constitution of Governing Body of Constituent Colleges run by University

Number Category Nature
3 Members Educationist, Industrialist, Nominated by the University, persons of proven
one of them to Professional academic interest with at least PG level qualification
be Chairperson
2 Members Teachers of the College Nominated by the Principal on seniority by rotation.
1 Member Administrative Staff of the Administrative Officer/Senior administrative staff
College
1 Member State Government nominee Nominated by the State Government
1 Member University Professor Nominated by the University
1 Member Principal of College Member Secretary

Term: The Governing Body shall be reconstituted every five years.
Meetings: Meetings of the Governing Body shall be held at least once every six months.
Quorum: Presence of a minimum 50% of Members will be the quorum.
Functions of the Governing Body:
Subject to the existing provision in the bye-laws of the respective Autonomous College and rules
laid down by the State Government/Parent University, the Governing Body shall:

• Guide the Autonomous College while fulfilling the objectives for which the College has been
granted autonomous status.

• Institute scholarships, fellowships, studentships, medals, prizes, and certificates on the
recommendations of the Academic Council
• Approve new programmes of study leading to degrees and/or diplomas.
• All recruitments of Teaching Faculty/Principal shall be made by the Governing Body/state
government as applicable in accordance with the policies laid down by the UGC and State
Government from time to time.
• To approve the annual budget of the Autonomous College.
• Perform such other functions and institute committees as may be necessary and deemed fit
for the proper development of the Autonomous College.
12.4 ACADEMIC COUNCIL:

Composition of Academic Council:
1. The Principal (Chairman)
2. All the Heads of Departments in the Autonomous College
3. Four teachers of the Autonomous College representing different categories of
teaching staff by rotation on the basis of seniority of service in the College.
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