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(I) The Academic Council shall have the control and general regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of the standard.o; of teaching and examinations of the University. The decision of the Academic Council in all academic matters shall be finalised with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by or under this Act, tbe Academic Council shall e){ercise the following powers and perfonn the following duties, namely:- (i) to approve regulations made by the concerned Faculty regarding the courses and special courses of study; (ii) to arrange for co-ordination of studies and teaching in colleges and institutions; (iii) to promote research within the University; (iv) to approve proposals for allocating subjecis to the faculties; (v) to make proposals to the Board for the establishment of University departments. institutes of research and specialised studies, libraries, laboratories and musemns as well as centre for skill development and vocational education; (vi) to approve and recommend to the Executive Council, the proposals for the institution of Professorships, Associate Professorships, and Assistant Professorships and any other posts of teachers required by the University and for prescribing the duties and fixing the emoluments of such posts; 15-33 Powers :.nd d41rlt~ of Academic Council. 15-34 Finante Con1miltee. GUJARATGOVERNMENTGAZETfE,EX. 01-04-2017 (vii) to approve and recommend the proposals to the B11ard for the institution of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, studentships, medals and prizes; (viii) to make regulations regarding the examinations of the University and Lhe conditions on which studellts shall be admitted to such examinations; (ix) to approve regulations prescribing equivalence of examination; (x) to approve regulations prescribing the manner for granting exemption from courses of studies in the University or in colleges for qualifying for degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (xi) to grant interdisciplinary courses and Lake all measures to impr¢ve Choice Based Credit System; (xii) generally Lo advise the University on aU academic matters; (xiii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by or w1dcr this Act