TILAK MAHARASHTRA VI DYAPEETH(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956
vide Notification No. F.9-19/85-U.3 dated 24th April 1 987
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Name, Address. and Reeistration details o f I h e Tr ust/S o c i etv/C o mp a nv
resislered for lhe Deemed to be Universi rv.
The name of the TrusVSociety is "Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth". It was
registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 - Regd.No. 1029
of 1940-41dated 30 September 1940.It was also registered under the Bombay
Public Trust Act 1950 (Bombay XXIX of 1950) Regd.No.F-42 dated 3'dNovember 1952.
Name of the Institution Deemed to be Un iversitv
The name of the Institution is 6'Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth" @eemed to
be University) declared as 'Deemed to be University' under Section 3 of the
UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification No. F.9-19l85-U.3 dated 24 April1987 by
the Government of lndia).
Ao o rov e d c o n stit ue nt u n i ls/o ff-c
uses/o ff-sh o re camDuses with UGClelter ./L[HRD Notification and dates.

This Vidyapeeth does not have the above units/campuses.
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Definitions
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Academic Council" means the academic council of the institution deemed
to be University;
2. u Act' means the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956);

J. "affiliated college" means a college recognized by, associated with andadmitted to the privileges of a university;

4. "Board of Studies" means the Board of Studies of a Department of theinstitution deemed to be University;
5. "campus" means campus (single or multiple locations within the city) of theinstitution deemed to be University wherein its facilities, faculty, staff,
students, and Academic Departrnents are situated;
6. "center" means a center of studies of the institution deemed to be University;

7. "Chance11or", "Vice-Chancellor", and "Pro-Vice-Chance1lor" means the
Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the institution
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deemed to be University,
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8. "college" means any institution whether affrliated coilege or constituent
college, known as such or by any other name and provides undergraduate or
postgraduate or Ph.D. programmes or all together, for obtaining any
qualification from a university, in accordance with the rules and regulations ofsuch University, which has been recognized as competent by the University
Grants Commission to provide such programmes or courses of study;

9. "constituent college" means a college operating under the administrative,
academic, and financial control of the sponsoring body;

10. "constituent unit" means an academic unit (Schools or centers or
departments) of the institution existing on the date of submission of a proposal
to declare an institution to be an institution deemed to be University;,I1. "Depaftment" means a depafiment of studies of the institution deemed to
be University;
12. "distinct category" means an existing institution or an institution startingfrom the beginning with the focus on teaching or research in the unique
disciplines or addressing the strategic needs of the country or engaged in thepreseruation of Indian cultural heritage or preservation of the environment or
dedicated to skill development or dedicated to sports or languages or any otherdiscipline, as so determined by the Expert Committee approved by the
Chairman ol the Commission;
1-1. "Executive Council" means the executive council of the institution deemed

to be University;
14. "Expert Committee" means a committee consisting of academics and otherexperts from other fields and includes representatives of the statutory bodies
and approved by the Chairman of the Commission;
15. o'Govemment" means the Department in the Ministry of Education in theCentral Government dealing with the higher education;
16. "institution" means an institution ofhigher education engaged in teaching
and research at the undergraduate, post-graduate or higher level;
17. "institution deemed to be University" means an institution of higher
education so declared by the Centrai Govemment by notification under section
3 of the Act, on the advice of the Commission;

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18. "main campus" means the campus of the institution deemed to be

University, where its major facilities, faculty, staff, students, academic
departments, and administration are situated;
19. "NAAC" means the National Assessment and Accreditation Council;

2r. "NBA" means the National Board of Accreditation;
21. "necessary infrastructure" means the infrastructure required under thenorms of the concemed statutory body or the Commission, as the case may be;
22. "NEP" means the National EducationPolicy,2020;
2.3. "NIRFU means the National Institutional Ranking Framework;

24. "notification" means a notification issued by the Central Govemment in the
Official Gazette declaring an institution of higher education, as an instifution
deemed to be University under section 3 of the Act;25, "off-campus" means the premises of the institution deemed to be
University, approved by the Government, other than the main campus or thecampuses;

26. "off-shore campus" means the premises of the institution deemed to be
University, approved by the Govemment, outside India, other than the main
campus in India;

27. "processing fee" means the fee to be paid by the applicant institution to theCommission along with the application for processing such application;
28. "schoo1" or "faculty" means a school or faculty of studies of the institution
deemed to be University;

29. "sponsoring body" means a body being a charitable or a not-for-profit
society or trust or a company under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18of 2013), submitting an application for declaring an institution under its
administrative, academic and financial control as an institution deemed to be
University;

30. "Standing Committee" means a committee consisting of academics andother experts from other fields and includes representatives of the statutory
bodies and approved by the Chairman of the Commission;

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31. "statutory body" means a body constituted under any law for the time being
in force for determining or maintaining standards of quality in the relevant
areas of higher education, including the All India Council for Technical
Education (AICTE), the Bar Council of India (BCI), the Dental Council of

India (DCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the National Council for
Teacher Education (NCTE) and the National Medical Commission (NMC), or
any other statutory body established under an Act ofParliament;-12. "teacher" means professors, associate professors, assistant professors, andsuch other academic staff as may be appointed for imparting instructions or
conducting research in the institution deemed to be University including the
adjunct faculty or professor ofpractice or visiting faculty; andJ-1. the words and expressions used in these regulations and not defined, but
defined in the Act shall have the same meanings respectively assigned to them.
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Obiectives of the Inslitution Deemed to be Universitv.
1. To provide for higher education leading to excellence and innovations insuch branches of knowledge as may be deemed fit, primarily at undergraduate,
at post-graduate and research degree levels, fu1ly conforming to the concept ofUniversity as defined herein.

2. To engage in inter-disciplinary or multi-disciplinary or trans -disciplinaryteaching and research in addition to domain specific specialization.

J. To provide for high quality teaching and research recognized nationally andglobally.
4. To recognize, identifu and foster the unique capabilities ofeach student, by
sensitizing teachers as well as parents to promote each student's holistic
development;
5. To transform into research and teaching intensive university over a period;

6. To focus on research and innovation by setting up start-up incubation
centers; technology development centers; centers in frontier areas of research;greater industry-academic linkages and inter-disciplinary research including
humanities and social sciences research;

7. To provide flexible innovative curriculum, which includes credit-based
courses and projects in thenvironmental education

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engagement and service,8. To contribute for social transformation through socially responsive teaching,leaming, research, and fieldwork;
9. To adopt the provisions ofNEP, 2020;

10. To strengthen the research ecosystem by establishing Research andDevelopment Cell (RDC);
11. To make special efforts to introduce the ancient Indian heritage to thecommon people.

12. To impart education through the medium of Marathi, wherever necessary
and all other national and intemational languages.

IJ. To initiate schemes for providing access to education at different levels forlarge segments of the society, consisting of the disadvantaged groups in urban,
rural tribal and remote areas.
14. To conduct examinations for the students studying in various departmentsof the Vidyapeeth and also for those who have undertaken the courses framedby the Vidyapbeth such as Distance Education and to confer degrees, diplomas,
certifrcates and award prizes and other academic distinctions, etc.

15. To undertake the publication of suitable works in the various fields oflearning sought to be developed by the Vidyapeeth.

16. To confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on eminent persons who
have attained high proficiency in any branch of learning or who have made asignificant contribution to social progress.

17. To undertake any other work which may not be inconsistent with theabove-mentioned objects and will help the trust to create strong academic andfinancial footings.
18. To enable for foreign tie-ups in the field of education and research with theprior approval of Commission.
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Powers and Functions.

To carry out the above objects and for the management of properties of
the Vidyapeeth, the Vidyapeeth shall have the following powers and functions:
1. To establish courses ot

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such branches of study as the Vidyapeeth deems appropriate for theadvancement of leaming and dissemination of knowledge in such branches.

2. To establish faculties, an institution, departments, research centers etc. as per
the Bye-laws and with prior approval of UGC/MHRD.

J. To confer degrees and to grant diplomas and/or cerlificates to persons who
have satisfactorily completed the approved courses of study and/or research as
may be prescribed and shall have passed the prescribed examinations.

y'. To conduct the examinations for the students who have completed thecourses of study prescribed by the Vidyapeeth in Regular and Distance
Education Modes.
5. To institute and award visitorship, fellowship, exhibits, prizes and medals.
6. To recommend or to discontinue faculties, institutions, departments andresearch centers for reasons deemed sufficient to the Board ofManagement/B oard of Trustees.
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Corpus FundThe interest accrued on the Corpus Fund shall be used only for the
purpose of development of the Institution Deemed to be University.

It is responsibility of the Vidyapeeth to invest the corpus fund in any

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Off-camous centers and Off-Shore campuses
Off-camo us centers and O
hore cus center's shall be starled bv thedeemed to be universilv onlv in accordsnce with the UGC Resulations.

This Vidyapeeth does not have the above units/campuses.
Moni,lo fln s the
rmance of the Deemed to be Universitv.
1. It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to monitor the performanceand academic outcomes of the institutions deemed to be Universities having
valid accreditation by the NAAC with less than an 'A' grade or ranked morethan 100 ranks in the NIRF rankings (Universities category) not later thanevery five years, on the basis of a report submitted annually by the institutions
deemed to be Universities.

2. monitor the performance and academic outcomes of the institutions deemed
to be Universities having valid accreditation by the NAAC with less than an'A' grade or ranked more thqyffiglirki in the NIRF rankings (Universities
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category) shall be evaluated either physically or virtualiy by an Expert
Committee, as may be decided by the Commission and for the purposes ofsuch evaluation, the Expert Committee may adopt such procedure as it may
deem appropriate.
3. The Expert Committee shall submit a report to the Commission specifzing
its recommendations on the performance and academic outcomes of theinstitution deemed to be University and those institutions deemed to be
Universities that are found to be deficient in some aspects, shall be given a
period to be specihed by the Expert Committee, to rectifu the deficiencies,
failing which, the Expert Committee shall recommend for withdrawal of
permission given under sub-regulation (9) ofregulation 8 for starting new
courses or programmes by the institution deemed to be University, in any field,in their existing campus.
y'. In Case where, the Expert Committee has recommended for withdrawal of

permission under sub-regulation (3), the Commission shall issue appropriate
order informing the institution deemed to be university and the relevant
statutory body concemed and in case, if the Commission finds that theinstitution deemed to be University is not adhering to its order, theCommission shall take action as per the provisions of regulation 34.
5. The Commission shall decide on the physical verification of an institution
deemed to be University or constitute teams for such verification on its own or
upon receipt ofany complaint against the accuracy and veracity ofthe
information submitted to the Commission and also hosted on the website of thel0institution.
Governance
1 . The proposed/existing Institution Deemed to be University shall be
registered as a not-for-profit Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
(21 of 1 860) or as a not-for-profit Trust under the Public Trust Act,1 882 (2 of1882) or as a not-for-profit company under section 8 of the Companies Act,

2013 (iSof2013).
Provided that a sponsoring body exclusively established for runningeducational institutions shall be exempted from registering as a separate notfor-profit society or trust or a company and the sponsoring body shallspecifically mention in its registration deed that the sponsoring body is
exclusively for running educational activities and no other activities are being
carried out or shall be carried out in the future under it:
Provided further that if tffii"gbody of an existing Institution Deemed

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to be University does not have a Society /Trust /Company exclusively forrururing educational institutions, it shall form a new not for profit Society /Trust /Company for the Deemed to be University. In such cases, thesponsoring body shall be exempted from transferring ofits moveable andimmoveable assets to the newly created Society/Trust/Company, if suchsponsoring body provides Notarized Affidavit to the effect that the entire
moveable and immoveable assets allocated to the Institution Deemed to be
University shall not be leased or otherwise disposed olf without the priorpermission of the Commission, and also that a1l expansion in the future shall be
undertaken by the Society /Trust/Company exclusively established for Deemed
to be University.
Provided also that the sponsoring body shall make available the infrastructure
for operating the Institution Deemed to be University without any rental orother such charges.
2. All moveable and immoveable assets of the institutions shall be used only
for the purpose of conducting academic activities, promotion of research andrelated administrative re quirements of the Institution Deemed to be University.
1t Composition of the Executive Council
1. The highest goveming body of the institution deemed to be University shallbe the Executive Council to be headed by the Vice-Chancellor and consistingof not less than ten and not more than thirteen members.

2. The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body ofthe
institution deemed to be University.
Executive Council consisting of the following:i)Vice Chancellor . . .. Chairpersonii)
ProVice-Chancellor(whereverapplicable)iii) Deans of Faculties not exceeding two(by rotation, to be appointed by Vice Chancellor)iv) one Professor, who is not a Dean, by rotation, to be appointed by
the Vice-Chancellor;v)
One Associate Professor, by rotation, to be appointed by the ViceChancellorvi)
One Assistant Professor, by rotation, to be appointed by the ViceChancellorvii)
One nominee of the UGC
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Maximum of four nominees of the sponsoring body; andi*)Registrar, who
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t2 Tenure of the members of the Executive Council
1. All the members of the Executive Council other than the Vice Chancellor
and Pro-Vice Chancellor, shall hold ofhce for a term of three years and in caseof Deans, the term shall be three years or until they hold office of Dean,
whichever is earlier.
2. Members of Executive Council appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from
Professor, Assoiiate Professor and Assistant Professor category shall holdoffice for a period of 1 years or till such time they cease to be teachers ofthe
Universi whichever is earlier.
13 Powers and Limitations of the Executive Council.
1-1.1 The Executive Council shall be the principal organ of management andthe apex executive body of the Institution Deemed to be University, withpowers to make rules and regulation of the Institution Deemed to be

University.
13.2 The Executive Council shall be the final decision making body of theInstitution Deemed to be University in respect of every matter of the Institution
Deemed to be University, including in the academic, administrative, personnel,

and financial, developmental matters.
1-3.-i The Executive Council shall not infringe upon the powers of therespective authorities provided under these Regulations; and where any
authority has been given advisory / recommendatory powers, the Board ofManagement shall obtain advice / recommendations from such authority,
before deciding on any matter before it.
13.4 The Executive Council shall, in addition to all other powers vested in it,
have the following powers, namely:-(a) to appoint such Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors,and other academic staff, including Chairs, as may be necessary, on therecommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the said
purpose and to fill up temporary vacancies therein;(b) to regulate and enforce discipline amongst the employees of theinstitution in accordance with the rules of the institution deemed to be

University;(c) to provide for the appointment of Visiting Professors, Emeritus
Professors, Professor ofPractice, Consultaats, Scholars, etc., anddetermine the terms ard conditions of such appointrnents;(d) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be
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deemed to be University; and(f) if the institution is controlled or managed or receiving funds more thanor equal to fifty per cent. of their annual receipt from the Central orState Govemment, the creation of posts shall be done by the Executive
Council with prior approval of the respective Govemment from which
grants are being released.

t4 Meelin so f the Executive Council

The Executive Council shal1 meet at least four times a year (minimum
two in one semester), Not less than 07 days' prior notice shall be givenof a meeting of the Executive Council and emergency meetings may be
convened at a shorter notice, for reasons to be recorded in writing forsuch emergency meeting.
.)On third of the total number of members of the Executive Council shailform quorum for the meeting.
3. Every meeting of the Executive Council shall be presided over by its
Chairman and in his/her absence, by a member chosen by the memberspresent, from amongst themselves.
4. Each member of the Executive Council, including its Chairman, shallhave one vote and decisions at the meetings of the Board shall be taken
by simple majority. In case of a tie, the Chairman shall have a castingvote.
5. Any business, which may be urgent in nature, may be carried out by
circulation amongst its members.
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A copy of the proceedings of each meeting shall be fumished to the
Chancellor of the institution deemed to be universiry as soon as
possible after the convening of the meeting.
15 Termination of Me mb ersh ip of the Executive Council.
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If a member other than the Vice-Chancellor, and those representing theteachers, accepts a fu1l-time appointment in the institution deemed to beuniversity or fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Executive
Council, without proper leave of absence, such member shall cease to be at6member of the Executive Council.
Delesation of Powers of the Executive Council.
The Executive Council may, by a resolution, delegate to the Vice Chancellor or
any other officer or faculty or to a Committee of officers or faculties of theinstitution deemed to be University, such powers as it may deem fit, subject tothe condition that the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor or the officer or
faculty or the Committee in the exercise of the powers so delegated, shall bereported at the next meeting o
Executive Council.
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t7 Composition of the Academic Council

I. The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of theVidyapeeth, it consists of the following persons, namely:
1. Vice-Chancellor Chairperson;
2. ProVice-Chancellor(whereverapplicable);
3. Dean(s) ol Faculties
4. Up to ten Professors (excluding those who are Deans of schools
and heads of departments or centers) by rotation, to be nominatedby the Vice-Chancellor giving due regard to the representation ofdifferent schools or departments or centers;
5. up to five Associate Professors from departments or centers other'than the heads of the deparlments or centers, by rotation, to beappointed by the Vice-Chancellor;
6. up to five Assistant Professors from the departments or centersother than.the heads of the departments or centers, by rotation, tobe appointed by the Vice-Chancellor;
7. Six persons from amongst educationists of repute or persons fromany other field related to the activities of the Institution Deemed
to be University who are not in the service of the Institution
Deemed to be University, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
8. Registrar who shall be the Ex-officio the Secretary of the
Academic Council

Il. The representation ofdifferent categories shall be through rotation and not

l8through an election and the term of members, other than the ex-officio
members, shal1 be three years and the Controller of Examination shall be thepermanent invitee to the meetings of the Academic Council.
Powers and Functions of the Academic Council

The Academic Council shall have the following powers and duties
namely,(a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of theinstitution deemed to be University and to give directions regarding
methods of instruction, co-ordination of teaching among departments or
faculties or schools or centers, evaluation of research and improvementof academic standards;(b) to bring about and promote inter-departmental, inter-faculty, interschool, inter-center co-ordination and to establish or appoint suchcommittees or boards, as may be deemed necessary for the purpose;(c) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own
initiative, or on a referen by a .department or faculty or school orcenter or the Executiv
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(d) to prescribe courses or progftlmmes of study leading to degree anddiploma of the institution deemed to be University;(e) to make arrangements for the conduct of examinations in conformity
with the rules and bye-laws of the institution deemed to be University;(f) to maintain proper standards of the examination;(g) to recognise diplomas and degrees ofuniversities and other Institutions
and to determine equivalence with the diplomas ald degrees of theinstitution deemed to be University;(h) to institute Fellowships, Scholarships, Medals, Prizes, etc.;(i) to frame rules covering the academic functioning of the institution
deemed to be University, admissions, examinations, award of
fellowships and studentships, free-ships, concessions, attendance,
discipline, residence, etc.;
O to take a periodical review ofthe activities of the departments or centers
and to take appropriate action to maintain and improve the standards of
instruction;(k) to recommend the institution of teaching posts (Professors, Associate
Professors, and Assistant Professors) to the Executive Council;(1) to make recommendations to the Executive Council for theestablishment or abolition of departments or centers or schools or
facuities, etc.
(m) to make recommendations to the Executive Council; and(n) to exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties, as may
be conferred or imposed upon it by the rules of the institution deemed to
be Universi
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1. The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary but not lessthan four times (at least two times in a semester) during an academic year withnot less than seven days' notice shali be given of a meeting of the Academic
Council and emergency meetings may be convened.

2. One third of the total number of members of the Academic Council shallconstitute the quorum for the meeting of the Academic Council.
-1. Each member, including its Chairman, shall have one vote and decisions a1
the meetings of the Academic Council shall be taken by simple majority. In
case of a tie, the Chairman shal1 have a casting vote.

4. Any business that may be necessary for the Academic Council to perform,
which may be urgent in nature, may be carried out by circulation amongst its
members.
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20 Composition of the Finance Commitlee
The composition of Finance Committee shall be as under:
Chairperson;

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Vice-Chancellor

ProVice-Chancellor (Whereverapplicable);
one person nominated by the Society or Trust or Company
Three nominees of the Executive Council, one of whom shall be amember of the Executive Council.
A representative of the State Govt. of Maharashtra /IJGC
three persons to be nominated by the Chancellor
Finance Officer/ChiefAccountant..... Secretary

2t Board ofStudiesl. There shall be a Board ofStudies for each subject or group ofsubjects,
The Board of Studies of each Faculty/Department shall consist of :I. Dean of Faculty,/Head of the Department .....Chairperson

II. Al1 Professors of the Faculty/Department
III. Two Associate Professors of the Faculty/Department by rotation ofseniority

IV. Two Assistant Professors of the Faculty/Department by rotation ofseniority

V. Not more than 2 persons to be co-opted for their expert knowledge
including those belonging to the profession or industry concemed.

2. Subject to the overall control and supervision of the Academic Council,
the functions of a Board of Studies sha1l be to approve subjects forresearch for various degrees and other requirements of research degrees
and to recommend to the concerned School Board in such manner as
may be prescribed by the rules of the institution deemed to be University

regarding(a) courses ofstudies;(b) appointment of supervisors for research; and(c) measures for the improvement of the standards of teaching andresearch.

3. The powers and functions of the Board of Studies shall be prescribed by
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)) Selection Committee orointment o teachin sta

1. There shall be one or more Selection Committees constituted, for making
recommendations to the Executive Council for appointnent to the post ofProfessors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and such other posts as
may be prescribed, in accordance with the UGC Regulations (on Minimum

Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other Academic Staff inUniversities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in
Higher Education), 2018, as amended from time to time.

2. The meetings of the Selection Committees shall be convened, as and whennecessary, by the Chairperson of each Selection Committee.

3. Four members of the Selection Committee, of which at least two shall be
experts, shall form the quorum.
23 Disq ualification
1. A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a memberof any of the authorities, or being appointed as, and for being, an officer, of
the institution deemed to be University if-(a) if he or she is of unsound mind; or(b) ifhe or she is an un-discharged insolvent; or(c) if he or she has been convicted by a court of law for an offense
involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment
for not less than six months; or(d) ifhe or she has not been appointed as per the provisions oftheseregulations.

2. If arry question arises as to whether a person is or had been subjected to any
ofthe disqualifications mentioned above, the question shall be referred to the
Chancellor, and his or her decision shall be final and no suit or otherproceedings shall lie in any civil court against such decision.
24 Misc. matters pertaininp to uulhlfities

1.lf any question arises, as to whether any person, other than Govemment
nominated or appointed, has been duly nominated or appointed as, or is,entitled to be a member of any authority or any committee of the institution
deemed to be University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose
decision thereon shall be final and binding.

2. Any member, other than an ex-officio member of any authority, may resign
by a letter addressed to the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect as
the Ch'airperson of the Executive
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Council, as the case may be.
.1. Sudden vacancies among the members of any authority or any Committee ofthe tnstitution Deemed to be University shall be filled by the respective
authority, as soon as may be, and within a period of six months.
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Chancellor

1.The Chancellor shall hold office for a period of five years from the date ofassuming office and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more termby following the procedure prescribed for the appointment of the Chancellor:
Provided that the Chancellor in the institutions deemed to be Universities
managed or controlled or receiving funds more than or equal to fifty per cent.
of their annual receipt from the Central or State Govemment or its Agencies,
shall be appointed by the respective Govemment and for other institutions
deemed to be Universities, the Chancellor shall be appointed by thesponsoring body.'
2. The Chancellor shall, by virrue of his or her office, be the head of theinstitution deemed to be University and shall, if present, preside at the
Convocations of the institution deemed to be University held for conferring
degrees.

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Vice-Chancellor

1. The Vice-Chancellor sha11 be a whole-time salaried officer of Institution
Deemed to be University, and shall be appointed by the Chancellor froma panel of three names suggested by a Search-cum-Selection Committee.

2. The qualifications of the Vice-Chancellor shal1 be in accordance with the
UGC Regulations (on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of
Teachers and Other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges andMeasures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education), 2018,as amended from time to time.

3. The procedure/composition of Search-cum-Selection-Committee(SCSC) for selection of Vice-Chancellor shall be as under:a. The Vice-Chancellor in the institution deemed to be University
managed or controlled or receiving funds more than or equal to fifty
per cent. of their annual receipt from the Central or State
Govemment or its Agencies shall be appointed by Central
Govemment or the State Govemment, as the case may be.

D. in case ofother insti

ons deemed to be Universities, thecomposition of-Selection Committee shall be as
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under:i) A nominee of Chancellor, who shall be a reputed academician
as the Chairperson of the Committee;ii) A nominee of the Chairman, University Grants Commission;and,iii) An academician, with not less than 10 years' service as
Professor, nominated by the Executive Council.

4. The Vice-Chancellor shal1 hold office for a term of five years from thedate on which he or she enters upon his or her office or until he or she
attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier and shall be eligible
for re-appointment for one more term by following the procedure
prescribed for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor;

Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of five years,
he or she shall continue in office until his or her successor is appointed
and enters upon his or her office, however, in no case, the ViceChancellor shall hold office beyond the age of seventy years:

Provided further that the Chancellor may direct the Vice-Chancellor,
after his or her term has expired, to continue in office for such period,
not exceeding a total period of one year.

5. In the case of Govemment controlled or managed or receiving funds
more than or equal to fifty per cent. of their annual receipt, therespective Government may direct the Vice-Chancellor, after his or her
term has expired, to continue in office for such period, not exceeding a
total period of one year.

6. If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant due to death,resignation or otherwise, or if he or she is unable to perform his or her
duties due to ill health or any other cause, the Pro-Vice- Chancellor shallperform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor:

Provided that if the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is unavailable, the Chancellor
shall appoint the senior most Professor who shal1 perform the duties of
the Vice-Chancellor, until a new Vice-Chancellor assumes office or the
existing Vice-Chancellor resumes the duties of his or her office, as thecase may be.

Provided further that, in the case of Central Govemment or State
Govemment controlledffipged or receiving funds more than or
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is unavailable, the Government shall appoint the senior most Professor
or any other eminent academician to perform the duties of the Vice-

Chancellor initially for a period of six months or until a new Vice
Chancellor assumes office or the existing Vice-Chancellor resumes theduties of his or her office, as the case may be.
),7 Powers of the Vice-Chancellor/. The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive Officer andacademic officer of the Institution Deemed to be University and shall
exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of theInstitution Deemed to be University and give effect to the decision of all
authorities of the institution deemed to be University.

2. The Vice-Chancellor may, if he or she is of the opinion that immediate
action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any
authority of the institution deemed to be University by or under theseregulations and shall report to such authority at its next meeting theaction taken by him or her on such matter:
Provided that, if the authority mentioned in this sub-regulation is of theopinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer thematter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final:
Provided further that any person in the service ofthe institution deemed
to be University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the ViceChancellor under this regulation shall have the right to represent against
such action to the Executive Council within ninety days from the date on
which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon
the Executive Council may confirm, modi$ or reverse the action takenby the Vice-Chancellor.
-1. The Vice-Chancellor, if he or she is of the opinion that any decision of
any authority of the institution deemed to be University is beyond thepower ofthe authority conferred by the provisions ofthese regulationsor that any decision taken is not in the interest of the institution deemed
to be University, may ask the authoriry concerned to review its decision
within sixty days of such decision and if the authority refuses to review
the decision either in whole or in part or no decision is taken by it within
the said period of sixty days, the matter shall be referred to the
Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.

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and shall, in the absence ofthe Chancellor, preside at the Convocations
held for conferring degrees to the students.

5. The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and address, any
meeting of any authority or other body of the institution deemed to be
University, but shall not be entitled to vote unless he or she is a memberof such authority or body.

6. It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that these regulations
are duly observed and implemented and he or she sha1l have all thepowers necessary to ensure such implementation.

7. The Vice-Chancellor shall have all the powers necessary for the proper
maintenance of discipline in the institution deemed to be Universif, andhe or she may delegate any such powers to such person or persons, as heor she may deems fit.

8. The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to beconvened the meetings of the Executive Council, the Academic Council,
the Finance Committee, and other authorities.
28 Removsl of Vice-C hancellor

1. Where the there are reasons to believe that the Vice-Chancellor of an
Institution Deemed to be University does not possess the qualification as
required under these Regulations and also under the UGC Regulations
on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and Other
Academii Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the
Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education, 2018, as amended fromtime to time or is not appointed as per the procedure stipulated in theseRegulations or has committed any financial/administrative impropriety,
the Chairman of Commission shall constitute a committee consisting ofacademic, administrative or financial experts to enquire into the matter.

2. On the directions from the Commission, the Chancellor shall place theVice-Chancellor under suspension, pending an enquiry.

-i. The enquiry committee shall give an opportunity of hearing to the ViceChancellor before submitting its reporl to the Commission and where thereport of the enquiry committee confirms the ineligibility or procedural
violations or impropriecase may be, the Commission shalldirect the Chancellor
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Provided that, in respect of the Vice-Chancellor of institution deemed to
be University managed or controlled or receiving funds more than orequal to fifty per cent. of their annual receipt from the Central
Govemment or State Govemment, the concerned Govemment shallconstitute an enquiry committee which shall provide an opportunity ofhearing to the Vice-Chancellor before submitting its report to theGovemment and in the interegnum period, the Government shall place
the Vice-Chancellor under suspension, pending enquiry and the ViceChancellor shall be removed only by the concemed Govemment.

y'. Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations, the Chancellor
may, at any time after the Vice Chancellor has entered upon his or her
office, by order in writing, remove the Vice- Chancellor from office on
the grounds of incapacity, misconduct or violation of these regulations:
Provided that the Chancelior shail make no such order unless the ViceChancellor has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause
against the action proposed to be taken against him:
Provided further that the Chancellor may, at any time before making
such order, place the Vice- Chancellor under suspension, pending an
inquiry.

5. In case of an institution deemed to be University managed or controlled
or receiving funds more than or equal to fifty per cent. of its annual
receipt from the Central or State Govemment or its Agencies, the actions
referred to in sub-regulations (1) to (4) shall have the approval of thea ro
ate Govemment.
29 Pro Vice-Chancellor

1. The recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Council
shall appoint a Professor as Pro-Vice-Chancellor to discharge the duties
ofthe Pro-Vice-Chancellor in addition to his or her duties as a Professor:
Provided that in case of Govemment controlled or managed or receiving
funds more than or equal to fifty per cent. of their annual receipt, theVice-Chancellor shall seek approvai of the appropriate Govemment
before appointing Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Provided further that where therecommendation of the Vice-Chanceilor is not accepted by the
Executive Council, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, who
may either appoint the Professor recommended by the Vice-Chancellor
or ask the Vice-Chancelloommend name of another Professor for
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2. The term of office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be
decided by the Executive Council, but it shall not, in any case, exceed
five years or until the expiration of the term of office of the ViceChancellor, whichever is earlier:

Provided that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor whose term ofoffice has expired
shall be eligible for re-appointment by following the procedure
prescribed for the appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellor:
Provided fuither that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall, while discharging
the duties of the Vice- Chancellor, continue in office, notwithstanding
the expiration of his or her term of office as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, until
the Vice Chancellor resumes office or a new Vice-Chancellor assumes
office, as the case may be:
Provided also that, in any case, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall retire on
attaining the age ofsixty-five years.
-1. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shali have the powers and duties as may beprescribed by the rules of the institution deemed to be University.

4. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in respect ofsuch matters as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor on this behalf,from time to time, and shall also exercise such powers and perform suchduties as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Vice-Chancellor.

30 Registrar

1. (a) The Registrar shall be a whole-time salaried ofhcer of the institution
deemed to be University and shall be appointed by the Executive
Council on the recommendations of the selection committee consistingof the following:(i) Vice-ChancellorChairperson;(ii) one nominee of the Chancellor;(iii) two members of the Executive Council nominated by it; and(iv) one expert not in the service of the University to be nominated by
the Executive Council.
(b) The meeting of the selection committee shall be fixed after priorconsultation with, and subject to the convenience of the Chancellor's
nominee and the expefts nominated by the Executive Council and theproceedings of the selection committee shall not be valid unless at least
three of the Chancellor's nominees or persons nominated by the
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University.
-1. The Registrar shall hold office for a term of five years from the date ofassuming office and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a second
term by following the procedure prescribed for Registrar:

Provided that, the Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of sixty-two
years and the emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of
the Registrar shal1 be such as may be prescribed by the rules of theinstitution deemed to be University

4. When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is, by
reason of illness, absence, or any other cause, unable to perform theduties ofhis or her office, the duties ofthe office shall be performed bysuch person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

5. The Registrar shall be ex-officio Secretary ofthe Executive Council andthe Academic Council, but shall not be deemed to be a member of any ofthese authorities.

6. The Registrar shal1 be directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor andwork under his or her direction.

7. The Registrar shall have the power to take disciplinary action against
employees, excluding teachers and other academic staff, as may be
specified in the order ofthe Executive Council and to suspend thempending inquiry, to administer wamings to them or to impose on them
the penalty of censure or the withholding of increment: Provided that nosuch penalty shall be imposed unless the person has been given a
reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed tobe taken in regard to him or her.

8. An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any order of theRegistrar imposing any of the penalties specified in sub-regulation (6).

9. In the case where the inquiry discloses that a punishment beyond thepower of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, upon the
conclusion of the inquiry, make a report to the Vice- Chancellor alongwith his or her recommendations:
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10. It shall be the duty of the Registrar(a)to be the custodian of the records, the common seal, and such otherproperty of the institution deemed to be University as the.trxecutive
Council shall commit to his or her charge;(b)to issue all notices convening meetings of the Executive Council, theAcademic Council, and any Committees appointed by thoseauthorities;(c) to keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Executive Council, theAcademic Courcil, and any Committees appointed by thoseauthorities;(d)to conduct the official correspondence between the Executive
Council and the Academic Council;(e)to supply to the Chancellor copies of the agenda of the meetings ofthe authorities of the institution deemed to be University as soon as
they are issued and the minutes of such meetings;(f) to represent the institution deemed to be University in suits orproceedings by or against the University, sign powers of attomey andverifi pleadings or depute his or her representative for the purpose;(g)to perform such other duties as may be specified in the rules of theinstitution deemed to be University or as may be required from time
to time by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor, as the casemay be;(h) to enter into an agreement, sign documents, and authenticate records
on behalf of the institution deemed to be University;(i) to make arrangements to safeguard and maintain the buildings,
gardens, office, canteen, cars and other vehicles, laboratories,
libraries, reading rooms, equipment and other properties of theinstitution deemed to be University; andfi) to conduct the official correspondence on behalfofthe authorities of
the institution deemed to be University

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Finance Oflicer

1. The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Executive Cor.rncil on therecommendations of a selection committee constituted for the purpose andhe or she shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the institution deemed
to be University.

2. The Finance Ofhcer shall be appointed for a tenn of five years and shallbe eligible for re-appointment b"$ellQ.ying the procedure prescribed forthe appointment ol the Finaq6,Offlce}\
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sixty-two years.
-1. The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Finance
Officer shall be such as may be prescribed by the Executive Council fromtime to time.

4. When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the Finance
Officer is, by reason of illness, absence, or any other cause, unable toperform the duties ofhis or her office, the duties ofthe office shall be
performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the
purpose.

5. The Finance Officer shall be ex-offrcio Secretary of the FinanceCommittee but shall not be deemed to be a member of such Committee.

6. The Finance Officer shall(a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the institution deemed
to be University and shall advise it as regards its financial policy; and(b) perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by
the Executive Council or as may be prescribed by the ruIes of theinstitution deemed to be University.

7. Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Finance Officer

shall(a) ensure that the limits fixed by the Executive Council for recurring andnon-recurring expenditures for a year are not exceeded and that all
amounts of money are expended on the purpose for which they are
granted or allotted;(b) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of
the institution deemed to be university and for their presentation to the
Executive Council;(c) keep a constant watch on the state ofthe cash and bank balances andon the state of investments;(d) watch the progress ofthe collection ofrevenue and advice on themethods of collection employed;(e) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, fumiture, and equipment
are maintained and up-to-date and that stock-checking is conducted, ofequipment and other consumable materials ln all offices, departments,
schools, faculties, ceniers and specialised laboratories;(f) bring to the notice of thgr@Rncellor un-authorised expenditure'lune
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and other financial irregularities and suggest disciplinary action
against persons at fault;(g) call for from any office, department, school, faculty, center,laboratory, etc. maintained by the institution deemed to be University
any information or retums that he or she may consider necessary forthe performance ofhis or her duties; and(h) work under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor and shall be
responsible to the Executive Council through the Vice-Chanceilor.
Co ntroller of Examination

1. The Controller of Examinations shali be appointed by the Executive
Council on the recommendations of a selection committee constituted
for the purpose and he or she shall be a whole-time salaried officer of theinstitution deemed to be University.
2. The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed for a term of five
years and shall be eligible for reappointment by following the procedure
prescribed for the appointment of Controller of Examination: Provided
that the Controller of Examinations shall retire on attaining the age of
sixty-two years.
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Executive Council from time to time.
4. When the office of the Controller of Examinations is vacant or when theController of Examinations is, by reason of illness, absence or any othercause, unable to perform the duties ofhis or her office, the duties ofthe
office shall be performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may
appoint for the purpose.
5. The Controller of Examination shall arrange for and superintend theexaminations of the institution deemed to be University in the manner as
may be prescribed by the rules of the institution deemed to be
University.
6. The Controller of Examinations shall be a permanent invitee to the
Academic Council.
7. The Controller of Examinations shaii ensure that all the specificdirections of the Executive Council, Academic Council and ViceChancellor in res ct of examination and evaluation are com lied with.
33 Dean/. The Departments dealing with allied subjects may be grouped into
faculties or schools, etc., and every faculty shall be headed by a Dean.

2, Every Dean ofthe school or facul ty shall be appointed by the ViceChancellor from amonssors in the school or facul
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Provided that if there is only one Professor or no Professor in a school or
faculty, the Dean shall be appointed, for the time being, from amongst
the Professor, ifany, and the Associate Professors in the school or
faculty.
-1. When the office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason ofillness, absence, or any other cause, unable to perform duties of his or
her office, the duties of the office shall be performed by the senior-mostProfessor or Associate Professor, as the case may be, in the school.

4. The Dean shall be the Head of the school or faculty or center and shallbe responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards ofteaching and research in the school or faculty or center and shall havesuch other functions as may be prescribed by the rules of the institution
deemed to be University.

5. The Dean shall have the right to present and speak at any meeting of theBoard of Studies or Committees of the school or faculty or center, as thecase may be, but shall not have the right to vote there unless he is amember thereof.
34 Head of the Department
1. There shall be a Head of the Department for each of the Departments in
the Institution Deemed to be University who shali be appointed by the ViceChancellor from amongst the Professors of the Department.

Provided that if there is no Professor in the Department or there is only one
Professor in the Department whose term as Head of the Department isending, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint an Associate Professor as Head of
the Department.
2. The term of the Head of the Department shall normally be two years andhe/ she shall be eligible for reappointment for one more term, by following
the procedure prescribed by appointment of the Head of the Department.
3. The powers and functions of the Head of the Department shall beprescribed by Rules of the Institution Deemed to be University.
35 Admissions
ed to be University, public or

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and as prescribed by the appropriate statutory authority, wherever applicableand in case of no entrance examination, the admission of students to theinstitution deemed to be University may be made in the manner specified in theprospectus.
36 Fee Stracture

1. Donation or capitation fee in whatever nomenclature or form, either
directly or indirectly, is strictly prohibited.

2. Tbe institutions deemed to be Universities sha1l follow the rules and' regulations regarding fee structure, number ofseats, etc., issued by therelevant statutory bodies and in case an institution deemed to be
University offers different courses which come under the regulatory
ambit of different statutory bodies, namely the University Grants
Commission, the All India Council of Technical Education, National
Medical Council etc., the rules and regulations regarding fee structure,
number ofseats, etc., issued by such statutory body concerned shall beapplicable.

-L The fee shall be fixed transparently, keeping in view non-profiteering or
non-commercial aspects.

4. The fee shall be collected as declared in the prospectus ofthe institution
deemed to be University and with a proper receipt for such payment andthe prospectus shall also state that donation or capitation fee in whatever
nomenclature or form, either directly or indirectly, shall not be collectedfrom the student or parent and in case ofany grievance, the student orparent may submit their complaint to the institution deemed to be

University.

5. The institution deemed to be University rnay provide fee concession or
scholarships or may allocate some seats to meritorious students
belonging to socially and economically deprived groups of the society.

6. The institution deemed to be University shall abide by all the University
Grant Commission notifications, guidelines regarding the refund of feesand retum of original certificates, as may be issued from time to time.

7. Every institution deemed to be University shall maintain the records ofthe entire process ofselection of candidates, exhibit such records on its
website, and preserve such rffi{ora minimum period of five years.

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9. The institution deemed to be University shall not retain any original
certificates of the students, faculty members, and staff.
37 Institution Deemed lo be Uniyersiit open to all

1. The institution deemed to be University shall be open to the persons of
all genders and of whatever caste, creed, race or class, and it shall not be
lawfu1 for the institution deemed to be University to adopt or impose on
any person, any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in orderto entitle him or her to be appointed as a faculty member of theinstitution deemed to be University or to hold any other otAce therein or
to be admitted as a student in the institution deemed to be University or
to graduate there at or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereofl
Provided that nothing in this section shail be deemed to prevent theinstitution deemed to be University from making special provision for
the employment or admission olwomen, persons with disabilities, or of
persons belonging to the weaker section of the society and, in particular,
ofthe Scheduied Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the other socially andeducationally backward classes of citizens.

2. A1l policies and procedures, in matters of admission, fee, andemployment as applicable to the university level public funded and selffinancing institutions, respectively, shall apply.
38 Institution Deemed to be Universitv to be Unitan
Once an institution is declared as Institution Deemed to be University, it shallbe unitary in nature, and shall not affiliate any other institution nor shall add
any institution.
39 Reservation Policv

Institution Deemed to be University shall implement the policy on reseruationsin admissions and recruitment, in accordance with provisions of theConstitution of India and any Act of Parliament for the time being in force anddisclose all such information on its website.
40 Online or Distance Education
Institutions deemed to be Universities may offer courses online or distancecourses or degrees in accordance with the re gulations notified by theCommission from time to time.
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1. Where the Government or the Commission, as the case may be, receives
information by way of a complaint or otherwise, that art institution
deemed to be University has violated any of the provisions of theseregulations, it shall cause to conduct an enquiry into the facts ofsuch
information after issuing a notice to the said effect to the institution
deemed to be University.

2. The Commission may also cause an inspection, to be made by experts inmatters of academics, administration, and finance regarding academic
outcomes or any matter connected with the administration or finances of' the institution deemed to be University for the purpose of the enquiry.

3. Based on the enquiry or through procedures mentioned in theseregulations, if the Govemment or the Commission, as the case may be, issatisfied that the regulations have been violated, the institution deemed
to be University shall be subjected to such action as provided in theseregulations.
42 Funds, Accounts, Audits and Annual Report

1. The books of accounts of the institution deemed to be University shall bemaintained, managed, and operated in the name of the institution
deemed to be University and not in the name of the sponsoring body or
any other body; and, shall be kept in such form as may be specified by
the Executive Council and conform to the rules or regulations, if any,prescribed by the Commission, in this regard.

2. Funds shall not be diverted at any time from the accounts ofthe
institution deemed to be University to any other accounts, including to
the accounts ofthe sponsoring body or to any other body.

-i. The institution deemed to be University shall get its books of accounts
audited annually, separately published and uploaded on the website of
the institution; and if such institution is funded by Central or State
Govemment or through its Agencies fully or partially, then the accountsof such institution deemed to be University shall be open for
examination by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and theaccounts of institution deemed to be University shall also, whererequired, be open for inspection by the Commission.

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University:
Provided that, the Commission may, on receipt of information regarding
financial impropriety or embezzlement or illegal diversion of funds fromthe accounts of the institution deemed to be University; or of fees being
collected against the provisions ofthese regulations, issue a noticedirecting the institution deemed to be University to show cause as towhy an inspection, including a forensic audit, not be ordered in respectof the complaint, and after providing a reasonable opportunity to the
respondent institution, the Commission may on being satisfied that there
were sufhcient grounds to proceed further, cause an inspection by a teamof the Commission or may direct a forensic audit; the report of and theinspection team and the forensic audit report taken together shall form
the basis for the Commission to take further action, as it may be deemht, under these regulations including the recommendation forwithdrawal of institution deemed to be University status, to theGovernment.

5. Annual Reports, Annual Financial Statements, and Audit Reports shallbe uploaded on the institution deemed to be University website and also
on the Commission's portal, after due approval by the Executive Council
and the institution deemed to be Universities managed or controlled or
funded by the Central or State Government shall submit a copy of theannual report, Annual Financial Statements and annual audit report to
the respective Govemment.
43 Miscellaneous

1. The institution deemed to be University shall, as soon as may be, after
the completion of the academic programme, and in no case later than
one hundred and eighty days from the date of such completion, ensurethat the degree, diploma, certificate, or any other qualification in respectof the programme of studies, is awarded and made available to students.

2. The institutions deemed to be Universities shall compulsorily create
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), identities of their students and upload
their credit scores in digital lockers and ensure that the credit scores arereflected in ABC portal and adopt Samarth e-Gov.
.1. No institution deemed to be Universiry shall at any time enter into any
franchise agreement or arrangement, either overtly or covertly, with any
individual or org anisation for establishi ng, maintaining, or operating theoff-cam p us or off-shore
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deemed to be University except in the following cases, namely:-(a) the institution deemed to be University, which is eligible under subregulations (1) and (2) of regulation 8 may enter into an agreement or
arrangement,

if-(i) the establishment, maintenance, or operation of such institution is'permitted
under any Act of Parliament or the rules or regulations
made there under; and(ii) it has made an application under sub-regulation (3) ofregulation8, after following the procedure specified in these regulations.

(b) the campus to be established under such agreement or arrangement
shall be-(i) treated as an off-campus centre of the institution deemed to be
University as long as such agreement or affangement remains valid
under such law; and(ii) subject to similar standards ofaudit and disclosure as a not-forprofit entity as that of the institution deemed to be University;(c) the institution deemed to be University, which is eligible underregulation 8 may enter into an agreement or arrangement for practicaltraining of students of a skill-oriented vocational courses, if suchcourse is approved by the University Grants Commission or any
other body established under any Act of Parliament.
(d) twinning Programmes, Joint Degree Programmes, and Dual Degree
Programmes shall be offered in accordance with the provisions
stipulated in the University Grants Commission (Academic
Collaboration between Indian and Foreiglr Higher Educational
Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree, and Dual Degree
Programmes) Regulations, 2022.
(e) the income and property of the institution deemed to be University
shall be utilised solely for promoting the objectives of the institution
deemed to be University.

(f) the Commission shall lqryrq{foipower to issue directions to an

institution deemed toffiglQ$ity for implementation of any public
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appropriate directions in case ofany violation ofany law or policy by
the institution deemed to be Universitv.
(g) no portion of the income and property of the institution deemed to be
University shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly, by way
of dividend, bonus, or otherwise how so ever by way of profit to thepersons who were at any time or are members of the institution
deemed to be University or to any of them or any persons claiming
through them:

Provided that nothing herein contained shall prevent the payment ingood faith of remuneration to any member thereof or another person
as consideration for any service rendered to the institution deemed to
be University. or for traveling or other allowances and such othercharges.

(h) in consultation with the Commission, the Govemment shall have thepower to impose such other conditions, not inconsistent with theseregulations, in the notification, and the same shall be binding on theinstitution deemed to be Universitv.

(i) where an institution deemed to be University wishes to surrender its
status of "institution deemed to be University", itmay do so with theprior permission of the Govemment; and similarly, withdrawal of
any constituent units or oflcampus or off-shore campus of theinstitution deemed to be University from the purview of an institution
deemed to be University, shall require the sponsoring body to takethe prior permission of the Govemment:

Provided that such surrender or withdrawal, as the case may be, shalltake effect only after the last batch ofstudents on the rolls ofthe
institution deemed to be University or its constituent units, as thecase may be, have been accorded the opportunity to qualifii for thecompletion of the programme of study and award of degree.

O the institution deemed to be University shall fumish to the Central
Govemment or the Commission such retums or other information
with respect to its property or activities as the Central Govemment or
the Commission may, from time to time, require, within such period
as may be specified by the Central Government or Commission.
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conferring the degrees or forother purposes shall be held in suchmanner as may be prescribed by the rules of the institution deemed to
be University.

(l) the Executive Council may, by a resolution passed by a majority of
not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, withdraw
a degree of academic distinction conferred on, or ary certificate or
diploma granted to, any person by the institution deemed to be
University for good and sufficient cause: Provided that no such
resolution shall be passed untii a notice in writing has been given tothat person calling upon him or her to show cause within such time
as may be specified in the notice as to why such a resolution shall not
be passed and until his or her objections, ifany, and any evidence heor she may produce in support ofthem, have been considered by the
Executive Council.

(m) in the event of conflict of opinion with regard to the interpretationof these regulations, the opinion of the Commission shall be final.

(n) with regard to institutions deemed to be Universities, theprovisions contained in these regulations shall prevaii in case ofany
inconsistency or conflicting provisions in any other regulations issued
by the Commission under the provisions of the Act.
44 Legal Proceedings

1. The Registrar may sue or be sued for the purpose of any iegal
proceedings against institution deemed to be University, who shall havethe power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate
records on behalf of the institution deemed to be University, and havethe powers to exercise such powers and perform such duties under theprovisions of these regulations.

2. No suit or lega1 proceedings shall lie against the Government or theCommission in respect of any thing done or purported or intended to bedone in pursuance of any ofthese regulations.
45 Consequences of lhe violation of regulation
Where an institution deemed to be University is found to have violated theprovisions ofthese regulations or any other applicable regulations of theCommission, it may be subj ected to one or more of the following actions,
nameiy:-(a) for violation ofthese retablished by the enquiry committee
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set up by the Commission or Govemment, the institution deemed to be
University shall be wamed in writing with public notice or barred fromany expansion in terms of diversification to new courses or programmesof study or departments and establishment of off-campuses or off-shore
campuses, for a period ofthree years or as recommended by the enquiry
committee, whichever is higher;(b) continuous violation of regulations established by the enquiry committee
set up by the Commission or the Government may result in closure of
the courses or programmes of study or Depaftments and off-campuses orconstituent institutions or off-shore campuses or may result inwithdrawal of the status of institution deemed to be University;(c) in order to protect the interests of students in case of surrender orwithdrawal of the status, as the case may be, shall take effect only after
the last batch of students on the rolls of the institution deemed to be
University or its constituent units, has been accorded oppoftunity toqualify for the completion of the programme of study and award ofde'Iluire.,.

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