Section 11 in First Statutes of the University of Udaipur
11. Powers and Duties of the Academic Council
(1)In addition to the powers conferred and the duties imposed on the Academic Council by or under the Act, the Academic Council shall have the powers to:-(i)determine the educational policy of the University;(ii)determine the requirements for the admission of the several Colleges, Schools and other Teaching Divisions;(iii)determine the relationship between Colleges. Schools and other Teaching Divisions;(iv)change the amount, character or quality of work required for admission to the Colleges, Schools and other Teaching Divisions;(v)determine the Degrees and Diplomas which shall be awarded and the conditions for their award;(vi)recommend the candidates for Diplomas, Degrees and certificates, to be awarded by the University;(vii)Recognise the examination of the recognised University/Institutions as equivalent to the corresponding examinations of the University of Udaipur;(viii)frame rules for the award of the Scholarships, Fellowships, Assistant ships, Medals, Prizes, etc.;(ix)approve the Courses of Study submitted by the Board of Studies;(x)prescribe the basic qualification for the appointment of teachers;(xi)move proposals for consideration of the Board regarding distribution of new grant by the Government to the Colleges for development of higher teaching and research whenever the University is consulted by the Government on such matters;(xii)approve or reject any subject proposed for thesis by a candidate for the Degree of Doctor in Agriculture or Veterinary Science;(xiii)[ Advise the Board on proposals of new expenditure in University in teaching and Research;] [Substituted and deleted vide Resolution No. 48 dated 27-10-1964 and approved by the Chancellor on 18-11-1964.] and(xiv)recommend to the Board the making of grants to Departments of Colleges which contribute to University teaching and research;(xv)[ XXX] [Substituted and deleted vide Resolution No. 48 dated 27-10-1964 and approved by the Chancellor on 18-11-1964.](2)The Academic Council shall determine the establishment, amalgamation, sub-division or abolition of Faculties or Departments:Provided that if additional funds are required, prior approval of the Board shall be obtained.(3)The Academic Council shall approve the research programmes recommended by the Research Advisory Committee.(4)The Academic Council shall approve the extension education programme recommended by the Extension Education Advisory Committee.(5)The Academic Council shall recommend to the Board to institute teaching, research and extension posts in the University.(6)The Academic Council shall recommend the drafts of the new statutes or the amendments or repeal of the existing statutes through the Board to the Chancellor for approval.(7)All new lines of work involving general educational policy shall be established with the approval of the Academic Council except as otherwise provided in the Statutes.
