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Subject to the provisions of this 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 instruction, co-ordination of teaching among the Colleges and the Institutions, evaluation of research and improvement of academic standards; (b) to bring about and promote inter-School co-ordination and to establish or appoint such Committees 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 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, residence, admissions, award of fellowships and studentships, fees, concessions, corporate life and attendance; (e) to prescribe courses of study leading to degrees and diplomas of the University; and (f) to make recommendations to the Executive Council on the following matters: (i) measures for improvement of standards of teaching, training and research; (ii) institution of Fellowships, Travelling Fellowships, Scholarships, Medals and Prizes; (iii) to recommend about the establishment or abolition of Centres or Departments.