The Academic Council is the body responsible for the maintenance of standards in educational programmes and examinations.
Constitution of Academic Council
The Academic Council consists of 34 members.
Members
- The Vice-chancellor (Chairman)
- Deans of Faculties
- Director of Academics
- Director of Research
- Director of Extension
- Director of Students Welfare
- University Librarian
- The Director of Agriculture
- The Director of Animal Husbandry
- Five members from among those connected with services of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Fisheries, Dairy Development, Co-operation and Community Development nominated by the Chancellor
- Five scientists from the ICAR and/or its institutions, from other Universities of India or from well known scientists in India, nominated by the Chancellor
- Six members from among the Heads of Departments of the Faculties nominated by the Chancellor on rotation basis
- Three members from among the staff of the research stations of the University, nominated by the Chancellor
- Two members from among the Post-graduate students
- One member from among the Research students of the University, elected in such manner as may be prescribed
- One member elected by the teachers (other than the Dean) of each Faculty, from among themselves
- The Registrar.
The Academic Council may also co-opt as members, not more than ten persons for such periods and in such manner as may be prescribed, so as to secure adequate representation to different aspects of agriculture.
