Section 14 in The Maharishi Dayanand University Act, 1975
14. Powers of Academic Council. - (1) The Academic council shall exercise the following powers namely :-
(a)to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the the University and to give directions regarding methods of instructions, co-operative teaching among colleges and institutions, evaluation of research or improvements in academic standards;(b)to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative, or on a reference by a faculty or the Executive Council and to take appropriate action thereon;(c)to recommend to the Executive Council the creation and abolition of teaching posts;(d)to prescribe syllabi and courses of study for various examinations on the recommendations of the faculties; and(e)to frame such regulations consistent with the statutes and ordinances regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residence, admissions, awards of fellowships, studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes, fee concessions, corporate life and attendance.(2)All the decisions of the Academic Council as regards syllabi and courses of studies, conducting of examinations and discipline of students, shall be final.
