Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
Secretary of the Board.- The State Government shall appoint a Secretary to the Board to assist the Board in carrying out the purposes of this Act. 12.Functions and duties of the Board.- Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder, the functions and duties of the Board shall be- (i)to affiliate institutions and prescribe courses of study and instructions leading to examinations conducted by it; (ii) to prescribe standards for buildings and equipment of affiliated institutions; (iii) to prescribe educational qualifications and other standards for the members of the staff of the affiliated institutions; (iv) to prescribe educational qualifications for admission of students to affiliated institutions; (v) to prescribe the manner of admission of students to affiliated institutions; (vi) to admit candidates to examinations conducted by it; (vii) to conduct examinations for promotion from lower to higher classes and also for awarding certificates and diplomas; (viii) to publish results of examinations conducted by it; (ix) to grant certificates and diplomas to students who have completed the prescribed course of study in an affiliated institution and have passed the examinations conducted by it; (x) to co-operate with other authorities and bodies in such manner and for such purposes as may be necessary for giving effect to the provisions of this Act; (xi) to advise the State Government on co-ordinated development of technical education and training regarding the same; (xii) to do all other such acts and things as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its functions under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder; and (xiii) to carry out such other duties as may be imposed upon it under this Act or the rules or regulations made thereunder.