Section 11(3)(a) in The West Bengal State Council Of Higher Education Act, 1994.
(a)to advise the Government, -(i)in determining the block maintenance grants and in laying down the basis for such grants;(ii)on setting up a State Research Board so as to link research work of educational institutions with that of the research agencies and industry, keeping in view the overall research needs of the State;(iii)regarding improvement on the laws relating to the Universities including laws relating to the establishments of new Universities;(iv)on the policy of "earning while learning";(v)towards performing any other functions necessary for the furtherance of higher education in the State;