Section 17(2)(a) in Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Act, 1994
(a)to advice the Syndicate on all academic matters especially in respect of-(i)the courses of studies in the University;(ii)the degrees, diplomas, titles, certificates and other academic distinctions to be granted by the University;(iii)the qualifications of teachers in conformity with the recommendations of the University Grants Commission;(iv)The qualifications for, and the conditions of, the admission of students to various courses of studies;(v)the Institution of scholarships, fellowships, medals and prizes;(vi)the establishment, abolition or reorganisation of academic departments;(vii)the scheme of examinations to be conducted by the University;