Section 43(3)(d) in The Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997
(d)in preparing the programme of the teaching activities of the University consisting of-(i)the preparation of syllabi of different courses of study;(ii)the determination of the method of operation of contact programmes and audiovisual mass media;(iii)the preparation of teaching materials conforming to different stages of the academic programme;(iv)the preparation of written lessons of practical works at home and also lessons for homework;(v)the making of arrangement for writing textbooks if necessary;(vi)the prescribing of the equivalence of examinations, degrees and diplomas of other universities and institutions and other such allied and ancillary matters.