(1)There shall be Boards of Research Studies, one each for Humanities, Science, Social Science and such other fields of study as may be specified by the Syndicate after having consulted the Academic Council of the Cluster University. Each Board shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Dean and the Heads of the Cluster University Departments of the subjects comprised in the Faculty with power to co-opt members :Provided that an expert in the subjects concerned may be invited to advise on a particular matter relating to each subject. The co-opted members shall hold office for a period of three years. The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chairman of each Board and in his absence, Dean of the faculty concerned shall act as Chairman and the Registrar shall be the Member Secretary of the Board.(2)Each Board shall organize research studies under the guidance of the Academic Council and in accordance with the Statutes and Regulations prescribed in this behalf.
