Academic Council

Under Clause 19(1), The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have control over the academic affairs of the University. The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely: —

Academic Council
Sr. No.	Members	Designation	PDF File
1	Vice-Chancellor	Chairperson	Click Here
2	All Deans of the University	Member
3	One Head from each School or Department or Centre of the University	Member
4	Principals-cum-Directors of Constituent Colleges or Institutions	Member
5	One Principal-cum-Director from Affiliated Government Colleges by rotation, in order of seniority, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor	Member
6	One Principal or Director from Affiliated Private Colleges by rotation, in order of seniority, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor	Member
7	Two Eminent Industrialists nominated by the Vice-Chancellor	Member
8	Two Professors or Associate Professors from other reputed Universities or Institutions nominated by the Vice-Chancellor	Member

(2) The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Member Secretary of the Academic Council.

(3) All members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years: Provided that no person shall be or continue to be a member of the Academic Council in more than one capacity and, whenever a person becomes a member of the Academic Council in more than one capacity, he shall, within two weeks thereof choose the capacity in which he desires to be a member of the Academic Council and shall vacate the other seat.

(4) The Academic Council shall ordinarily meet not less than four times during a calendar year.
(5) The meetings of the Academic Council shall be convened by the Chairperson.
(6) The one-third members amongst the notified members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum.

Powers and functions of the Academic Council

Under Clause 20 of H.P. Technical University Act, 2014,

(1) The Academic Council shall have general control of teaching, research and examinations and shall be responsible for the maintenance of standards thereof by the Schools or Departments or Centres and other Colleges or Institutions controlled and maintained by the University.
(2) The Academic Council, to achieve the objects of the University, shall have under its control, a Curriculum Development Cell, a Faculty Development Committee, Examination Committee and Industrial Liaison Policy Unit, the composition and functions of which shall be as defined by the Regulations.
(3) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Academic Council shall have powers—
(a) to make Ordinances and Regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes relating to all academic matters and to amend and repeal such Ordinances and Regulations;
(b) to make recommendations to the Board with regard to creation of posts of the Teachers and the abolition thereof;
(c) to make recommendations to the Board for the institution of Visiting Professors and Chaired Professors, their duties and emoluments thereof;
(d) to make recommendations to the Board regarding the institution of Post-Graduate teaching and research;

(e) to recommend to the Board, the Faculty Development Programmes on the recommendation of the Faculty Development Committee or otherwise;

(f) to assess and lay down standards of accommodation, equipment, apparatus, library maintenance and other physical facilities required for each School or Department or Centre and Affiliated College or Institution;

(g) to consider the reports of various Committees constituted related to academic matters, inspection of Institutions for maintaining standards of education etc. and to advise the Board on the follow up action to be taken for the implementation of the reports;

(h) to delegate to the Vice-Chancellor or any of the Committees of the Academic Council, any of its powers; and

(i) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or entrusted to it by or under the provisions of this Act or referred to it by the Vice Chancellor or the Board.