Section 26 in Bihar State Universities (Patna, University of Bihar, Bhagalpur and Ranchi) Act, 1960
26. Boards of Courses and Studies.
(1)There shall be a Board of Courses and Studies for each subject or group of subjects consisting of-(i)The Head of the University department concerned, who shall be the Chairman and where there is no such Head of the University department, one of the Heads of the College departments mentioned in item (iii) shall be the Chairman, by rotation, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes ;(ii)University Professors, Professors and Readers in the department ;(iii)Three Heads of College departments one of whom shall be the Head of department of a college maintained by the University to be nominated in the manner prescribed by the Statutes ; and(iv)Not more than five other wholetime teachers of the subject of at least ten years' standing to be nominated in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes ;with powers to co-opted one member from amongst persons who are not connected with the University.(2)Where it is not feasible to constitute a Board in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1), the Faculty concerned may, if necessary, constitute a Special Board of Courses and Studies in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.(3)It shall be the duty of the Board to recommend to the Academic Council through the Faculty concerned, the courses of studies and syllabii for all University examinations and to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.(4)The term of office of the members of the Board shall be three years from the date of their nomination or co-option.
