15. Powers of the Academic Council. - Subject to the Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council shall, in addition to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely:- (a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give directions regarding methods of instructions, co-operative teaching among colleges and institutions, evaluation of research or improvements in academic standards; (b) to bring about inter-School co-ordination, to establish or appoint committees or boards, for taking up projects on an inter-School basis; (c) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference by a School or the Executive Council and to take appropriate action thereon; (d) to frame such regulations and rules consistent with the Statutes and the Ordinances regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residences, admissions, award of fellowship assistantship, research assistantship and studentships, fees, concessions, corporate life and attendance; (e) to recommend the Executive Council, the number, qualification and the emolument of the teacher and other academic staff; (f) to recommend the Executive Council, examiners and moderators; (g) to recommend the Executive Council, persons for award of honorary degrees; and (h) to recommend the executive council, setting up of Chairs. | 