Each Academic Department shall have a Board of Studies. All academic matters like Introduction of a new Academic Programme, Revision of a programme / course, review of academic rules, etc. shall be handled by the board of studies.
Composition of Board of Studies:
- Head of the Department concerned (Chairman)
- The entire faculty of each specialization
- Two subject experts from outside the Parent University to be nominated by the Academic Council
- One expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel of six recommended by the college principal
- One representative from industry/corporate sector/allied area relating to placement
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One postgraduate meritorious alumnus to be nominated by the principal. The Chairman, Board of Studies, may with the approval of the principal of the college, co-opt:
- Experts from outside the college whenever special courses of studies are to be formulated.
- Other members of staff of the same faculty.
The term of the nominated members shall be three years.
Functions of the Board of Studies:
- Prepare syllabi for various courses keeping in view the objectives of the college, interest of the stakeholders and national requirement for consideration and approval of the Academic Council
- To approve the Course Outcomes (COs), Program Outcomes(POs), Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and program educational objectives (PEOs) of the programs offered by the department
- Suggest methodologies for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques
- Suggest panel of names to the Academic Council for appointment of examiners
- Coordinate research, teaching, extension and other academic activities in the department/college.
Meetings of the Governing Body shall be held at least twice a year.
