Section 37(2)(a) in Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016
(a)The Research and Recognition Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-(i)the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Ex-officio Chairman;(ii)Dean of the faculty concerned and Associate Dean of the concerned group of subjects, if any;(iii)the Chairperson, Board of Studies;(iv)two experts in the subject, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, not below the rank of Professor, who have successfully guided at least three Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students and have published research work in recognized or reputed national or international journals, anthologies, etc., one of whom shall be from outside the university;