Section 11 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
- (1)The 1[Academic Council] shall be the academic body of the University and, subject to the Act, the Statutes and 2[Ordinances] shall have 3*** charge of the organization of] 4[study and research] in the University and the Colleges, the courses of study and the examination 5*** of students and the conferment of ordinary and honorary degrees 6and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Statutes and Ordinances, and shall have the right to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters]. 7 * * * *
Summary
- The Academic Council is the group in charge of academic matters at the University.
- It organizes all study programs, research, courses, and student exams for both the University and its Colleges.
- It has the power to grant normal degrees as well as honorary degrees.
- It has the right to give advice to the Executive Council on any academic topic.
- It must follow the rules set by the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides what courses are taught?
The Academic Council is in charge of organizing courses of study.
2. Can the Academic Council ignore the Statutes?
No, its powers are subject to the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
3. Does the Academic Council report to the Executive Council?
The text states the Academic Council has the right to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters, working alongside it rather than just reporting to it.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what types of degrees does the Academic Council have the power to confer?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, which body does the Academic Council have the right to advise regarding academic matters?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, the powers of the Academic Council are subject to which sets of rules?
Q4.Connecting Section 11 and Section 10 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, how do the roles of the two Councils interact if the University needs to fund a new research program?