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Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Academic Council of an Autonomous College shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-- (i) to scrutinize the proposals of Boards of Studies of an Autonomous College, with regard to the courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and modifications thereof, instructional and evaluation arrangements, methods, procedures relevant thereto and to approve the same with or without modifications: Provided that if the Academic Council of an Autonomous College differs on any proposal submitted by any Board of Studies of the Autonomous College, it may either reject the proposal giving reasons for the same or return the same to the Board of Studies of the Autonomous College with its remarks, for reconsideration: Provided further that if the proposal is returned and the Board of Studies re-submits the proposal to the Academic Council of the college with or without the proposed modifications, the Academic Council shall approve the proposal; (ii) to make academic regulations regarding the admission of students to different programmes of study in the college subject to the criteria and conditions prescribed by the Autonomy Approval Committee which shall be in conformity with the rules and criteria for admission specified by the Government, as amended from time to time; (iii) to make regulations for the conduct of examinations and initiate measures for improving quality of teaching, student evaluation and student advisory programmes in the college; (iv) to make and approve proposals for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (v) to recommend to the Governing Council, any proposal for institution of new programmes of study; (vi) to recommend to the Governing Council, regarding the institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships, prizes and medals and to make regulations for the award of the same; (vii) to advise the Governing Council on the suggestions made by it with respect to academic affairs; and (viii) to perform such other academic functions as may be assigned to it by the Governing Council.