Section 36A(3) in The Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994
(3)The Board shall,-(i)control, regulate and co-ordinate research activities to maintain standards of teaching and research in the University Departments, Post-Graduate Departments in colleges and recognised institutions;(ii)make recommendations to the Academic Council regarding the conduct of post-graduate courses in University Departments, Post-Graduate Departments in colleges and recognised institutions;(iii)make recommendations to the Academic Council regarding the norms of recognition of post-graduate teachers and research guides in Post-Graduates Departments in colleges and recognised institution;(iv)grant recognition to the post-graduate teachers and research guides as recommended by the Research and Recognition Committee in accordance with the norms prescribed by the Academic Council;(v)approve the course structure for Ph D., Pre-Ph.D, and M.Phil courses.
