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The Authority to prescribe curricula, etc.- (1) Subject to such rules as may be prescribed, the Authority may, in respect of educational institutions, by order specify,- 12 (a) the curricula, syllabi and text books for any course of instruction; (b) the duration of such course; (c) the medium of instruction; (d) the scheme of examinations and evaluation; (e) the number of working days and working hours in an academic year; (f) the rates at which tuition and other fees, building fund or other amount, by whatever name called, may be charged from students or on behalf of students; (g) the staff pattern (teaching and non-teaching) and the educational and other qualifications for different posts; (h) the facilities to be provided, such as buildings, sanitary arrangements, playground, furniture, equipment, library, teaching aid, laboratory and workshops; (i) such other matters as are considered necessary. (2) The curricula under sub-section (1) may also include schemes in respect of,- (a) moral and ethical education; (b) physical education, health education and sports; (c) socially useful productive work, work experience and social service; (d) innovative, creative and research activities; (e) promotion of national integration; and (f) promotion of civic sense. (3) The prescription under sub-section (1) may be different for the different categories of educational institutions. (4) In every recognised educational institution,- (a) the course of instruction shall conform to the curricula and other conditions prescribed under sub-section (1); and (b) no part of the working hours prescribed shall be utilised for any purpose other than instruction in accordance with the curricula. CHAPTER - IV EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITIES