State · Assam
Section 11 of The Assam University Act, 1989 in hindi
- (1)The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
- (2)The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University.
- (3)The Chancellor shall, if present, preside at the convocations of the University held for conferring degrees.
Summary
- The Chancellor is appointed by the Visitor.
- The exact way the Chancellor is appointed is outlined in the Statutes.
- The Chancellor serves as the official Head of the University.
- When the university holds convocations to hand out degrees, the Chancellor presides over the event if they are present.
Practical examples
1At the graduation ceremony in 2026, the Chancellor attends and stands at the podium to formally preside over the conferring of degrees to the students.
2The term of the current Chancellor ends. The President of India (who is the Visitor) reviews the rules in the Statutes to appoint a new Chancellor.
FAQ
1. Who appoints the Chancellor?
The Chancellor is appointed by the Visitor.
2. What is the Chancellor's main ceremonial duty?
If present, the Chancellor presides at the convocations of the university held for conferring degrees.
3. Who is considered the head of the university?
The Chancellor is the Head of the University by virtue of their office.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Assam University Act, 1989, what role does the Chancellor hold by virtue of their office?
Q2.Under Section 11 of The Assam University Act, 1989, who has the power to appoint the Chancellor?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Assam University Act, 1989, what specific event does the Chancellor preside over if present?
Q4.Under Section 11 and Section 8 of The Assam University Act, 1989, since the Visitor appoints the Chancellor, who is exactly making this appointment?