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FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF
A NEW UNIVERSITY
OR
AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
EDUCATION
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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................. 01
Procedure for the establishment of a new
university or an institution of higher education ........................ 02
Criteria for the establishment of a new
university or an institution of higher education ....................... 04
Conditions governing the establishment of
a new university or an institution of higher education .............. 05
Framework of governance......................................................... 12
Notes for guidance .................................................................... 13
APPENDICES
APPENDIX-I
APPENDIX-II
APPENDIX-III
APPENDIX-IV
APPENDIX-V
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FOREWORD
This is the 5th edition of the Guidelines on the establishment of a
New University or an Institution of Higher Education. The main
highlight of the edition is that it incorporates the revised criteria/norms
on the subject approved by the Cabinet on 27th February, 2002 and
later amendments approved on 4th October, 2006. The fact that the
matter has been taken up at the highest level shows the keen interest
of the Government to regulate the sector, which has recently shown
unrestrained growth and lack of discipline. While public-private
participation remains the crucial component of the policy of the
Government as reflected in the Education Sector Reforms: Strategic
Plan 2001-2004 and the National Education Policy 1998-2010,
there is also a realization for greater policy role of the Government.
Another significant development is that the revised criteria as decided
by the Cabinet, shall be applicable for both the private and public
sector institutions and there shall be no discrimination in respect of
conditions and norms for setting up a new university or an institution.
Hopefully, the more stringent criteria for both the sectors will bring in
much needed order for improving the quality of higher education, in
addition to increasing access to higher education.
Despite rapid expansion of higher education, the public sector, in view
of resource constraints, is unable to cope with the escalating demand
for more places in the universities. There is a big demand for science,
technology, business and other emerging disciplines. This is a new
trend in higher education from supply-driven to demand-oriented
higher education, which augurs well for socio-economic development
of the country.
Many of the entrepreneurs who are contemplating to establish such
institutions may not be sure about the regulatory framework and will
find the present brochure a useful document for their information and
guidance.
Introduction
1.1
The provisions of the Education Sector Reforms: Strategic
Plan 2001-2004 and the National Education Policy 1998-2010 of
the Government of Pakistan highlight the importance of higher
education and the need for greater investment by the public and
private sectors. It is also realized that the public sector is unable to
cope with the surging demand of higher education from the student
community and there is a need to encourage the private sector.
Accordingly, the Government is pursuing a liberal policy towards this
sector. This is reflected in the establishment of 70 new
universities/degree awarding institutes since October 1999, a record
number in the history of Pakistan.
1.2
These developments usher in a new beginning in public and
private partnership. Hopefully, this will fulfill the escalating demands
of the student population for higher education. The combination of
private and public sectors, it is hoped, will not only start a healthy
tradition of competition but will also lead to the establishment of high
quality educational institutions in market oriented disciplines and will
also pioneer diversity of educational degree programmes.
1.3
The present document sets out the revised criteria/norms as
approved by the Cabinet on 27th February 2002 and amendments
approved on 4th October, 2006 for the establishment of a new
university or a degree awarding institute and lays down the procedures
for their establishment and seeking degree awarding status or the
charter of a university by the Federal or the respective Provincial
Governments. It identifies various legal, organizational, financial and
other related formalities/requirements, which need to be fulfilled and
adhered to for submission of feasibility report, inspection and
acquiring a charter for the institution. It also provides the criteria and
framework of governance for guidance of the entrepreneurs.
1.4
The scope of the document is confined to providing
guidelines, which have been prescribed by the Federal Government
for establishing institutions in the public and private sectors in all
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PROCEDURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW
UNIVERSITY OR AN INSTITUTION OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
2.1
The establishment of a university is a multi-step process. It
involves fulfilling the legal formalities as well as making available the
required physical, human and financial resources. The next step is to
meet the academic and other requirements and submission of
feasibility report to the HEC or a concerned Education Department of
the Provincial Government. Subsequent to the clearance of feasibility
stage, the next stage is the physical inspection of the facilities and
infrastructure. Subject to satisfactory clearance of inspection, the
institution concerned shall submit the case to Higher Education
Commission if it is desired to have charter from the Federal
Government for its governance. The case will be submitted to the
Provincial Education Department if the charter from the Provincial
Government is needed.
2.2
2.2.1
The first step in connection with the establishment of a new
university or an institution of higher education is the fulfilment of
legal formalities and registration by the sponsoring body under the
relevant regulations of the Companies Ordinance/Societies
Registration Act/Trust Act as a Foundation/Society or a Trust
constituted. This formality is not required in case the institution is
desired to be established in the public sector.
2.3
2.3.1
Following the completion of preliminary legal requirements,
the authorized representative of the sponsor/s shall submit a
Scrutiny
2.4.1
On the basis of the documents submitted by an institution, the
HEC will determine whether or not there is a prima facie case for
further considering the application. The applicant institution will be
informed accordingly. If the Commission finds that there is a prima
facie case for further consideration, the feasibility report shall be
thoroughly scrutinized by a panel appointed by the HEC. The panel
will assess the application and may ask for additional information or
recommend the case for preliminary inspection of the institution.
2.5
Site inspection
2.5.1
If the HEC finds that the institution has made a good case
after the clearance of the feasibility report, the HEC shall appoint an
Inspection Committee which will conduct a preliminary sitevisit/inspection of the institution for physical verification of the
infrastructure and available facilities with evidence and for satisfying
itself and that the institution has the ability and capacity to run the
academic programmes. An inspection fee of Rs. 30,000/- shall be
charged, which will be payable in advance through a non-refundable
bank draft/pay order in the name of the HEC by the institution
concerned. The visit will require meeting with administrators,
teaching staff, students and support services staff. A visit to the library
and other learning resources will also be conducted.
2.6
2.6.1
The Inspection Committee will report its findings to the
HEC. In case of satisfactory report of inspection, the draft charter
Grant of charter
2.7.1
Charter will be granted subject to the jurisdiction either by
the Parliament/President of Pakistan or a Provincial Assembly/
Governor of a province, as the case may be.
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CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW UNIVERSITY OR AN
INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
3.1
Institutions normally apply to the concerned Government
where they are situated. In case the institution is located in the federal
territory, the application shall be made to the HEC. In case an
institution is based in a provincial territory, the application shall be
addressed to the concerned Provincial Education Department. The
Chancellors Committee in its first meeting held on May 11, 2004
necessitated that each Provincial Government will follow the Cabinet
Criteria for evaluation and grant of charter. In case of grant of
provincial charter, the HEC is usually consulted by the Provincial
Governments. For this purpose, the clearance by the HEC shall help in
facilitating the grant of charter.
3.2.1
The organizational, legal, financial and other related
formalities and requirements, including the submission of a feasibility
report are outlined in the general institutional requirements proforma
and space norms as in Forms PU-01 and PU-02 and PI-02 These
guidelines pertain to registration, availability of infrastructure and
adequate financial resources, proposed programme of study,
development of academic programme, teaching staff, admission
3.3.1
The essential requirements for meeting institutional formalities
are detailed in Form PU-01 and may be categorized under the following
main headings:
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CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A NEW UNIVERSITY OR AN INSTITUTION OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
4.1
The provisions for the establishment of a new university or a
degree awarding institution shall be governed by the following
conditionalities:
4.2
i)
i)
That the site selected for the institution must be suitable from
academic point of view. Sustainable physical viability,
availability of water, electricity, fuel gas, telephones, building
materials, furniture and labour for construction etc., must be
ensured;
ii)
iii)
That the HEC shall satisfy itself that the Body has the
physical, human and financial resources to establish a viable
institution;
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
x)
xi)
xii)
xvi)
4.4
Financial
i)
Rs.50.0 million
(not applicable in case of
public sector university)
Rs.100.0 million
Rs.50.0 million
(not applicable in case of
public sector university)
Rs.200.0 million
Total:
Rs.15.0 million
Total:
Rs.50.0 million
Rs.25.0 million
Rs.10.0 million
4.5
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4.6
Monitoring
i)
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4.7.1
The desirable space standards for establishing a University or
an institution of higher education are laid down in Form PU-02 and
PI-02.
4.8
Inspection requirements
4.8.1
4.9
Visitation
4.9.1
The Senate of the University/Institution may, in accordance with
the terms and procedures as may be prescribed, cause an inspection to be
made in respect of any matter connected with the University/Institution.
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FRAMEWORK OF GOVERNANCE
5.1
The model framework of the governance of a university or an
institution of higher education has been provided for the information of
the concerned (See Appendix-III).
5.2
5.2.1
An institution with a minimum of four or more departments
will be eligible for the charter of a university. An institution, having less
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NOTES FOR GUIDANCE
6.1
The following notes are submitted for additional information
in connection with the requirements for submission.
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6.1.1
Physical resources and support services: Details of the institution, such as purpose and functions, administrative and management
infrastructure, constitution and composition of authorities, their
functions and registration status and other details should also be
provided. Availability of physical facilities such as building, furniture,
laboratories, computers, library, gas, electricity, telephone, water,
road, parking, playing grounds and hostel facilities be spelled out.
6.1.2
Human resources/faculty: The quality of staff, their qualifications and experience, are of paramount importance. A list of
teaching, technical and administrative staff, along with brief
curriculum vitae of academic staff be provided.
6.1.3
Curriculum & programme of study: The standard of courses
should be consistent and comparable in standards with similar
institutions in the country. It should ensure the realization of its aims
and objectives and specify the knowledge and skills to be developed.
6.1.4
Academic structure in terms of departments, faculties: The
identification and classification of roles, responsibilities and terms of
reference of Boards of Studies, Academic Council/Committees etc.,
should be clearly spelled out.
6.1.5
Admission regulations: Regulations for admission, entry
standard and the required qualification for admission in a particular
course should be clearly identified.
6.1.6
Tuition fee framework: The details of fee, admission and
other charges should be given separately.
6.1.7
Examination & assessment (external perspective): Information on the assessment system, regulations and examinations
should be provided.
6.1.8
Student supervision and quality assurance: Students need to
receive proper academic supervision. The institutions need to ensure
the provision of adequate learning resources. Quality assurance
arrangements and professional level of administrative & technical
support for quality assurance are to be provided.
6.1.9
Representation of public sector agencies: Representation of
public bodies like the Ministry of Education/HEC, Chamber of
Commerce & Industries and Provincial Government etc., should be
ensured.
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Appendix-I
Form PU-01
1.4
2. Sponsorship
2.1
2.2
2.3
3. Location
3.1
3.2
4. Physical Facilities
4.1
Infrastructure available
4.1.1 Land
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Infrastructure proposed
4.2.1 Land
4.2.2 Building, administration, academic, library,
laboratories, hostels, halls, sports grounds and other
facilities
4.2.3 Equipment
4.2.4 Books, journals, other publications
4.2.5 Furniture, fixtures
4.2.6 Others.
6. Curriculum
6.1
6.2
6.3
Phases
Development schedule
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9.
Admissions
9.1
9.2
9.3
General policy
Number of students to be enrolled, level-wise
Procedures and criteria of admission.
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Phase-II
Phase-III
a). Land
i. land donation
ii. land acquisition by Act
iii. land purchased
b). Buildings
i. Academic buildings
ii. Office buildings
iii. Residential buildings
iv. Students hostels
v. Amenity buildings including playground
vi. Others
c). Equipment
i. Laboratory equipment
ii. Office equipment and machinery
iii. Machinery and tools for academic purposes
d). Furniture
i. Furniture for academic purposes including Library
ii. Furniture for hostel
iii. Office furniture
iv. Furniture - residential
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e). Transport
i. For official use
ii. For students
iii. For academic & research
f). Administration
i. Academic support staff
ii. Administration staff
iii. Maintenance staff
iv. Service staff
g). Faculty
i. Teaching
ii. Research
16.5 Recurring income
a). Receipts
i. Grants
ii. Donations
iii. Gifts
iv. Assets and investment income
v. Endowment income
vi. Survey/project & research income
b). Fee
i. Regular
ii. Casual
iii. Miscellaneous
16.6 Recurring expenditure
16.6.1 Pay and Allowances
16.6.2 Maintenance
16.6.3 Purchase
16.6.4 Utilities
16.6.5 Running laboratory expenses
16.6.6 Examinations
16.6.7 Consumable
16.6.8 Stores
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Phase-I
(5 Years)
Investment by sponsors
Fund raising
Building - equipment - furniture
Charter
Curricula
Academic programmes
Faculty
Students
Others
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Phase-II
(5 Years)
Phase III
Appendix-II
Form PU-03
1.
General
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Physical Facilities
2.1 Infrastructure available (Please give details under each head,
stating clearly whether owned, rented or shared)
2.1.1 Land
2.1.2 Total covered area of the campus both for
administration and academic purpose
2.1.3 No. of rooms and area of the administration building
2.1.4 Total No. of class rooms, their size
2.1.5 Details of the library, laboratories, workshops,
equipment and hostels buildings
2.1.6 Details of the office equipment, furniture and
fixtures
2.1.7 No. of quarters/residences at the campus for
teaching staff
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2.1.8
Land
Proposed site, area
Total covered area of the campus both for
administration and academic purpose
2.2.4 No. of rooms and area of the administration building
including conference hall
2.2.5 Total No. of class rooms, their size
2.2.6 Details of the library, laboratories, workshops,
equipment and hostels buildings
2.2.7 Details of the office equipment, furniture and
fixtures
2.2.8 No. of quarters/residences at the campus for
teaching staff
2.2.9 No. of books (subject-wise), journals, other
publications
2.2.10 Details of sports grounds and other facilities
2.2.11 Transport vehicles
2.2.12 Others.
2.3 Laboratories
2.3.1
2.4
2.4.1
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2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5 Hostels
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7
2.6 Playgrounds
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
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2.7 Transport
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
3.
Students
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.
Faculty/Staff
4.1
4.2
4.3
Phases
Development schedule
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9. Admissions
9.1
9.2
9.3
General policy
Number of students to be enrolled, level-wise
Procedures and criteria of admission.
Collaborating agencies/institutions
Nature of collaboration/linkage/s
Method and extent of collaboration/linkage/s.
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14. Budget
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
15. Finances
15.1
15.2
Income-recurring
a). Receipts
i. Grants
ii. Donations
iii. Gifts
iv. Assets and investment income
v. Endowment income
vi. Survey/project & research income.
b). Fee
i. Regular
ii. Casual
iii. Miscellaneous.
16. Recurring expenditure
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4
16.5
16.6
16.7
16.8
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
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(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
3.
Incorporation. (1) The universities listed in the
Schedule shall, from the dates of publication in the official Gazette of
notifications in this behalf, stand reconstituted in accordance with the
provisions of the Ordinance.
(2)
The Government may set up such universities as are considered
appropriate through notification in the official Gazette and the provisions of the
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Ordinance shall apply to each University set up after the promulgation date
hereof.
(3)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(4)
The University shall be a body corporate by such name as may be
notified and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and may sue
and be sued by the said name:
Provided that universities set up prior to the commencement date shall continue
to be described by the existing names unless changed in accordance with any
law for the time being in force.
(5)
The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both
movable and immovable, and to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable
and immovable property which may have become vested in or been acquired by
it.
(6)
Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time
being in force, the University shall have academic, financial and administrative
autonomy, including the power to employ officers, teachers and other
employees on such terms as may be prescribed, subject to the terms of this
Ordinance and the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 (LIII of
2002). In particular, and without prejudice to the authority granted to the
Commission by the law, the Government or an authority or auditor appointed
by the Government shall have no power to question the policy underlying the
allocation of resources approved by the Senate in the annual budget of the
University.
(7)
All properties, rights and interests of whatever kind, used, enjoyed,
possessed, owned or vested in, or held in trust by or for any of the universities
listed in the Schedule and liabilities legally subsisting against such universities
shall pass to the University reconstituted under the Ordinance.
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4.
Powers and Purposes of the University. The University
shall have the following powers, namely:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
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(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
(xvi)
(xvii)
(xviii)
(xix)
(xx)
(xxi)
(xxii)
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(xxiii)
(xxiv)
(xxv)
(xxvi)
(xxvii)
(xxx)
(xxxi)
5.
University open to all classes, creeds, etc. (1) Except
where the University has been declared by notification in the official Gazette to
be open only to persons of a specified gender, the University shall be open to
all persons of either gender and of whatever religion, race, creed, class, colour
or domicile and no person shall be denied the privileges of the University on
the grounds of religion, race, caste, creed, class, colour or domicile.
(2)
An increase in any fee or charge that is in excess of ten percent per
annum on an annualised basis from the last such increase may not be made
except in special circumstances, and only with the approval of the Chancellor.
(3)
The University shall institute financial aid programmes for students
in need, to the extent considered feasible by the Senate given the resources
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the Chancellor;
the Vice-chancellor;
the Deans;
the Principals of the constituent colleges;
the Chairpersons of the teaching departments;
the Registrar;
the Treasurer;
the Controller of Examinations; and
such other persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes or
Regulations to be the principal officers of the University.
8.
Chancellor: (1) The President of Pakistan shall be the
Chancellor of the University and the Chairperson of the Senate:
Provided that the notification setting up a university in terms of the
Ordinance or repealing the Act, Ordinance or other legislative instrument
constituting a university listed in the Schedule may provide for any person
other than the President of Pakistan to be the Chancellor of the University.
(2)
The Chancellor shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the
Senate and the Convocation of the University. In the absence of the Chancellor
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the Senate may request a person of eminence to preside over the Convocation
of the University.
(3)
The members of the Senate as well as the Vice-Chancellor shall be
appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the persons recommended by the
Representation Committee set up for this purpose or the Search Committee
established in accordance with the Ordinance and the Statutes, as the case may
be, along with those elected.
(4)
Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to
confirmation by the Chancellor.
(5)
If the Chancellor is satisfied that serious irregularity or
mismanagement with respect to the affairs of the University has occurred, he
may,
(a)
9.
Removal from the Senate.- (1) The Chancellor may,
upon the recommendation of the Review Panel, remove any person from the
membership of the Senate on the ground that such person:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(e)
(2)
The Chancellor shall remove any person from the membership of the
Senate on a resolution calling for the removal of such person supported by at
least three-fourths of the membership of the Senate:
Provided that before passing such resolution the Senate shall provide
the member concerned a fair hearing.
Provided further that the provisions of this section shall not be
applicable to the Vice-Chancellor in his capacity as a member of the Senate.
10.
Vice-Chancellor. (1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor
of the University who shall be an eminent academic or a distinguished
administrator and shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be
prescribed.
(2)
The Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief executive officer of the
University responsible for all administrative and academic functions of the
University and for ensuring that the provisions of the Ordinance, Statutes,
Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed in order to promote the general
efficiency and good order of the University. The Vice-Chancellor shall have all
powers prescribed for this purpose, including administrative control over the
officers, teachers and other employees of the University.
(3)
The Vice-Chancellor shall, if present, be entitled to attend any
meeting of any Authority or body of the University.
(4)
The Vice-Chancellor may, in an emergency that in his opinion
requires immediate action ordinarily not in the competence of the ViceChancellor, take such action and forward, within seventy-two hours, a report of
the action taken to the members of the Emergency Committee of the Senate, to
be set up by Statute, The Emergency Committee may direct such further action
as is considered appropriate.
(5)
The Vice-Chancellor sha1l also have the following powers,
namely:
(a)
(b)
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(6)
The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the
University in the absence of the Chancellor.
(7)
The Vice-Chancellor shall present an annual report before the Senate
within three months of the close of the academic year. The annual report shall
present such information as regards the academic year under review as may be
prescribed, including disclosure of all relevant facts pertaining to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
academics;
research;
administration; and
finances
(8)
The Vice-Chancellor's annual report shall be made available, prior to
its presentation before the Senate, to all officers and University teachers and
shall be published in such numbers as are required to ensure its wide
circulation.
11.
(1)
The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the
basis of recommendations made by the Senate.
(2)
A Search Committee for the recommendation of persons suitable for
appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall be constituted by the Senate on the date
and in the manner prescribed by the Statutes and shall consist of two eminent
members of society nominated by the Chancellor of whom one shall be
appointed the Convener, two members of the Senate, two distinguished
University Teachers who are not members of the Senate and one academic of
eminence not employed by the University. The two distinguished University
Teachers shall be selected by the Senate through a process, to be prescribed by
Senate, that provides for the recommendation of suitable names by the
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12.
Registrar. (1) There shall be a Registrar of the
University to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the ViceChancellor, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2)
The experience as well as the professional and academic
qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of the Registrar shall be as
may be prescribed.
(3)
The Registrar shall be a full-time officer of the University and
shalI,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(4)
The term of office of the Registrar shall be a renewable period of
three years:
Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor,
terminate the appointment of the Registrar on grounds of inefficiency or
misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure.
13.
Treasurer. (1) There shall be a Treasurer of the
University to be appointed by the Senate on the recommendation of the ViceChancellor, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2)
The experience and the professional and academic qualifications
necessary for appointment to the post of the Treasurer shall be as may be
prescribed.
(3)
The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of the University
and shall,
(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(4)
The term of office of the Treasurer shall be a renewable period of
three years:
Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor,
terminate the appointment of the Treasurer on grounds of inefficiency or
misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure.
14.
Controller of Examinations. (1) There shall be a
Controller of Examinations, to be appointed by the Senate on the
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, on such terms and conditions as may
be prescribed.
(2)
The minimum qualifications necessary for appointment to the post of
the Controller of Examinations shall be as may be prescribed.
(3)
The Controller of Examinations shall be a full-time officer of the
University and shall be responsible for all matters connected with the conduct
of examinations and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
(4)
The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed for a renewable
term of three years:
Provided that the Senate may, on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor,
terminate the appointment of the Controller of Examinations on grounds of
inefficiency or misconduct in accordance with prescribed procedure.
CHAPTER IV
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
15.
Authorities. (1) The following shall be the Authorities
of the University, namely:-
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(a)
(b)
the Senate;
the Syndicate; and
the Academic Council;
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(2)
The Senate, the Syndicate and the Academic Council may set up such
other committees or sub-committees, by whatever name described, as are
considered desirable through Statutes or Regulations as appropriate. Such
committees or sub-committees shall be Authorities of the University for the
purposes of this Ordinance.
16.
Senate. (1)
The body responsible for the
governance of the University shall be described as the Senate, and shall consist
of the following, namely:(a)
(b)
the Vice-Chancellor;
(c)
(d)
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(f)
(g)
(h)
(2)
The numbers of the members of the Senate described against clauses
(e) to (h) of sub-section 1 may be increased by the Senate through Statutes
subject to condition that the total membership of the Senate does not exceed
twenty one, with a maximum of five University Teachers, and the increase is
balanced, to the extent possible, across the different categories specified in subsection (1).
(3)
All appointments to the Senate shall be made by the Chancellor.
Appointments of persons described in clauses (e) to (f) of sub-section (1) shall
be made from amongst a panel of three names for each vacancy recommended
by the Representation Committee set up in terms of section 23 and in
accordance with procedure as may be prescribed:
Provided that effort shall be made, without compromising on quality
or qualification, to give fair representation to women on the Senate.
Provided that as regards the University Teachers described in clause
(g) of sub-section (1) the Senate shall prescribe a procedure for appointment on
the basis of elections that provide for voting by the various categories of
University Teachers. Provided also that the Senate may alternatively prescribe
that appointment of University Teachers to the Senate shall also be in the
manner provided by this sub-section for the persons described in clauses (e) to
(f) of sub-section (1).
(4)
Members of the Senate, other than ex officio members, shall hold
office for three years. One-third of the members, other than ex officio members,
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of the first restructured Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office
on the expiration of one year from the date of appointment by the Chancellor.
One-half of the remaining members, other than ex officio members, of the first
restructured Senate, to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on the
expiration of two years from the date of appointment and the remaining onehalf, other than ex officio members, shall retire from office on the expiration of
the third year:
Provided that no person, other than an ex officio member, may serve
on the Senate for more than two consecutive terms:
Provided further that the University Teachers appointed to the Senate
may not serve for two consecutive terms.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
In the absence of the Chancellor meetings of the Senate shall be
presided over by such member, not being an employee of the University or the
Government, as the Chancellor may, from time to time, nominate. The member
so nominated shall be the convener of the Senate.
(9)
Unless otherwise prescribed by this Ordinance, all decisions of the
Senate shall be taken on the basis of the opinion of a majority of the members
present. In the event of the members being evenly divided on any matter the
person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote.
(10)
The quorum for a meeting of the Senate shall be two thirds of its
membership, a fraction being counted as one.
17.
Powers and functions of the Senate. (1) The Senate
shall have the power of general supervision over the University and shall hold
the Vice-Chancellor and the Authorities accountable for all the functions of the
University. The Senate shall have all powers of the University not expressly
vested in an Authority or officer by the Ordinance and all other powers not
expressly mentioned by this Ordinance that are necessary for the performance
of its functions.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the
Senate shall have the following powers:
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
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(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(3)
The Senate may, subject to the provisions of the Ordinance delegate
all or any of the powers and functions of any Authority, officer or employee of
the University at its main campus, to any Authority, committee, officer or
employee at its additional campus for the purpose of exercising such powers
and performing such functions in relation to such additional campus, and for
this purpose the Senate may create new posts or positions at the additional
campus.
18.
Visitations. The Senate may, in accordance with the
terms and procedures as may be prescribed, cause an inspection to be made in
respect of any matter connected with the University.
19.
Syndicate. (1)
There shall be a Syndicate of the
University consisting of the following:
(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
the Registrar;
(f)
(g)
(2)
Members of the Syndicate, other than ex officio members, shall hold
office for three years.
(3)
As regards the three professors described in clause (c) of sub-section
(1) the Senate may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for
proposal of a panel of names by the Representation Committee setup in terms
of section 23. Appointment of persons proposed by the Representation
Committee may be made by the Senate on the recommendation of the ViceChancellor.
(4)
The quorum for a meeting of the Syndicate shall be one-half of the
total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
(5)
The Syndicate shall meet at least once in each quarter of the year.
20.
Powers and duties of the Syndicate. (1) The Syndicate
shall be the executive body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions
of the Ordinance and the Statutes, exercise general supervision ever the affairs
and management of the University.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and
subject to the provisions of the Ordinance, the Statutes and directions of the
Senate the Syndicate shall have the following powers:
(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
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(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
21.
Academic Council. (1)
There shall be an Academic
Council of the University consisting of the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
the Registrar;
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(g)
(h)
the Librarian.
(2)
The Senate shall appoint the members of the Academic Counci1,
other than the ex officio and the elected members, on the recommendation of
the Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that as regards the five professors and the members
representing the departments, institutes and the constituent colleges the Senate
may, as an alternative to elections, prescribe a procedure for proposal of a panel
of names by the Representation Committee set up in terms of section 23.
Appointment of persons proposed by the Representation Committee may be
made by the Senate on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor.
(3)
Members of the Academic Council shall hold office for three years.
(4)
(5)
The quorum for meetings of the Academic Council shall be one half
of the total number of members, a fraction being counted as one.
22.
Powers and functions of the Academic Council. (1)
The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University
and shall, subject to the provisions of the Ordinance and the Statutes, have the
power to lay down proper standards of instruction, research and examinations
and to regulate and promote the academic life of the University and the
colleges.
(2)
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and
subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and the Statutes, the Academic
Council shall have the power to,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
scholarships,
23.
Representation Committees. (1)
There shall be a
Representation Committee constituted by the Senate through Statute for
recommendation of persons for appointment to the Senate in accordance with
the provisions of section 16.
(2)
There shall also be a Representation Committee constituted by the
Senate through Statute for the recommendation of persons for appointment to
the Syndicate and the Academic Council in accordance with the provisions of
sections 20 and 22.
(3)
Members of the Representation Committee for appointments to the
Senate shall consist of the following:
(a)
(b)
(c)
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(d)
(4)
The Representation Committee for appointments to the Syndicate and
the Academic Council shall consist of the following:
(5)
(a)
(b)
terms.
(6)
The procedures of the Representation Committees shall be as may be
prescribed.
(7)
There may also be such other Representation Committees set up by
any of the other Authorities of the University as are considered appropriate for
recommending persons for appointment to the various Authorities and other
bodies of the University.
24.
Appointment of Committees by certain Authorities.
(1) The Senate, the Syndicate, the Academic Council and other Authorities
may, from time to time, appoint such standing, special or advisory committees,
as they may deem fit, and may place on such committee persons who are not
members of the Authorities appointing the Committees.
(2)
The constitution, functions and powers of the Authorities for which
no specific provision has been made in this Ordinance shall be such as may be
prescribed by Statutes or Regulations.
CHAPTER V
STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES
25.
Statutes. (1)
Subject to the provisions of the
Ordinance, Statutes, to be published in the official Gazette, may be made to
regulate or prescribe all or any of the following matters:
(a)
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(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
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(2)
The draft of Statutes shall be proposed by the Syndicate to the Senate
which may approve or pass with such modifications as the Senate may think fit
or may refer back to the Syndicate, as the case may be, for reconsideration of
the proposed draft:
Provided that Statutes concerning any of the matters mentioned in
clauses (a) and (1) of sub-section (1) shall be initiated and approved by the
Senate, after seeking the views of the Syndicate:
Provided further that the Senate may initiate a Statute with respect to
any matter in its power or with respect to which a Statute may be framed in
terms of the Ordinance and approve such Statute after seeking the views of the
Syndicate.
26.
Regulations. (1)
Subject to the provisions of the
Ordinance and the Statues, the Academic Council may make Regulations, to be
published in the official Gazette, for all or any of the following matters:-(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
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(2)
Regulations shall be proposed by the Academic Council and shall be
submitted to the Senate which may approve them or withhold approval or refer
them back to the Academic Council for reconsideration. A Regulation proposed
by the Academic Council shall not be effective unless it receives the approval
of the Senate.
(3)
Regulations regarding or incidental to matters contained in subclauses (g) and (i) shall not be submitted to the Senate without the prior
approval of the Syndicate.
27.
Amendment and repeal of Statutes and Regulations.
The procedure for adding to, amending or repealing the Statutes and
the Regulations shall be the same as that prescribed respectively for framing or
making Statutes and Regulations.
28.
Rules. (1)
The Authorities and the other bodies of
the University may make Rules, to be published in the official Gazette,
consistent with the Ordinance, Statutes or the Regulations, to regulate any
matter relating to the affairs of the University which has not been provided for
by the Ordinance or that is not required to be regulated by Statutes or
Regulations, including rules to regulate the conduct of business and the time
and place of meetings and related matters.
(2)
29.
University fund. The University shall have a fund to
which shall be credited its income from fees, charges, donations, trusts,
bequests, endowments, contributions, grants and all other sources.
30.
Audits and Accounts. (1) The Accounts of the
University shall be maintained in such form and in such manner as may be
prescribed.
(2)
The teaching departments, constituent colleges/institutes and all other
bodies designated as such by the Syndicate in terms of Statutes shall be
independent cost centres of the University with authority vested in the head of
each cost centre to sanction expenditure out of the budget allocated to it.
Provided that re-appropriation from one head of expenditure to another may be
made by the head of a cost centre in accordance with and to the extent
prescribed by the Statutes.
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(3)
All funds generated by a teaching department, constituent college or
other unit of the University through consultancy, research or other provision of
service shall be made available without prejudice to the budgetary allocation
otherwise made, after deduction of overheads in the manner and to the extent
prescribed by Statute, to the teaching department, constituent college or other
unit for its development. A part of the funds so generated may be shared with
the University Teachers or researchers in charge of the consultancy, research or
service concerned in the manner and to the extent prescribed by Statute.
(4)
No expenditure shall be made from the funds of the University,
unless a bill for its payments has been issued by the head of the cost centre
concerned in accordance with the relevant statutes and the Treasurer has
verified that the payment is provided for in the approved budget of the cost
centre, subject to the authority to re-appropriate available to the head of the cost
centre.
(5)
Provision shall be made for an internal audit of the finances of the
University.
(6)
Without prejudice to the requirement of audit by an auditor appointed
by Government in accordance with the provisions of any other law in force, the
annual audited statement of accounts of the University shall be prepared in
conformity with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) by a
reputed firm of chartered accountants and signed by the Treasurer. The annual
audited statement of accounts so prepared shall be submitted to the Auditor
General of Pakistan for his observations.
(7)
The observations of the Auditor General of Pakistan, if any, together
with such annotations as the Treasurer may make, shall be considered by the
Syndicate and shall be placed before the Senate within six months of closing of
the financial year.
CHAPTER VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
31.
Opportunity to show cause. Except as otherwise
provided by law no officer, teacher or other employee of the University holding
a permanent post shall be reduced in rank, or removed or compulsorily retired
from service for cause arising out of any act or omission on the part of the
person concerned unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of
showing cause against the action proposed to be taken.
32.
Appeal to the Syndicate and the Senate.Where an
order is passed punishing any officer (other than the Vice-Chancellor), teacher
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36.
Filling of casual vacancies in Authorities. Any casual
vacancy among the members of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as
conveniently may be, in the same manner and by the same person or Authority
that had appointed the member whose place has become vacant and the person
appointed to the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the residue of
the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
37.
Flaws in the constitution of Authorities.
Where
there is a flaw in the constitution of an Authority, as constituted by this
Ordinance, the Statutes or the Regulations on account of the abolition of a
specified office under Government or because an organization, institution or
other body outside the University has been dissolved or has ceased to function,
or because of some other similar reason, such flaw shall be removed in such
manner as the Senate may direct.
38.
Proceedings of Authorities not invalidated by the
vacancies.No act, resolution or decision of any Authority shall be invalid by
reason of any vacancy on the Authority doing, passing, or making it or by
reason of any want of qualification or invalidity in the election, appointment or
nomination of any de facto member of the Authority, whether present or absent.
39.
First Statutes and Regulations.
Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in the Ordinance, the President of Pakistan
shall promulgate the Fitst Statues and Regulations which shall be deemed to be
Statutes and Regulations framed under section 25 and 26 and shall continue to
remain in force until amended or replaced or till such time as new Statutes and
Regulations are framed in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance.
40.
Repeal and savings. (1) The Acts, Ordinances or other
legislative instruments constituting the universities listed in the Schedule shall
stand repealed from such dates as may be notified by the Government in the
official Gazette:
Provided that the Government may save, through appropriate
provision in the repealing notifications, such parts of the Acts, Ordinances or
other legislative instruments constituting the universities listed in the Schedule
as are necessary for preservation of such specific features that are essential
given the nature of the University and are not in conflict with the management
and governance structure laid down by the Ordinance or for continuation of the
legal status of an institute, college or other constituent unit of the University as
on the date of the notification in the official Gazette.
(2)
Notwithstanding the repeal envisaged by sub-section (1),
(a)
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(c)
41.
Transitory Provisions. (1) Notwithstanding anything
contained in the Ordinance, upon the coming into force of this Ordinance with
respect to a University listed in the Schedule, the Senate shall be restructured
and the members thereof, except the University Teachers, appointed afresh by
the Chancellor in accordance with the numbers and criteria for membership
specified in the Ordinance. As regards the University Teachers to be elected or
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(4)
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Ordinance, as regards a
University set up after the promulgation date hereof, the first Vice-Chancellor
shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a period of three years.
42.
Removal of difficulties. (1) If any question arises as to
the interpretation of any of the provisions of the Ordinance, it shall be placed
before the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
(2)
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of the
Ordinance, the Chancellor may make such order after obtaining the views of
the Senate, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Ordinance, as may
appear to him to be necessary for removing the difficulty.
(3)
Where the Ordinance makes any provision for anything to be done
but no provision or no sufficient provision has been made as respects the
authority by whom, or the time at which, or the manner in which, it shall be
done, then it shall be done by such authority, at such time, or in such manner as
the Chancellor may direct after obtaining the views of the Senate.
43.
Indemnity. No suit or legal proceedings shall lie against
the Government, the University or any Authority, officer or employee of the
Government or the University or any person in respect of any thing which is
done in good faith under the Ordinance.
44.
Power to allow appointment of employees of the
Government, other universities or educational or research institutions to
the University. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Ordinance the
Senate may, on the advice of the Syndicate, allow any post in the University to
be filled by appointment, on such terms as the Senate may specify, an
employee of the Government or any other university or educational or research
institution.
(2)
Where any appointment has been made under this section, the terms
and conditions of service of the appointee shall not be less favourable than
those admissible to him immediately before such appointment and he shall be
entitled to all benefits of his post of service.
SCHEDULE
(See sub-section (2) of section 2)
List of existing Universities to which this Ordinance may be applied through
notification in the official Gazette
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Appendix-IV
SELF-CHECK LIST FOR THE FEASIBILITY
REPORT
(Note: This check list is for the sponsor(s) who should check against each item whether all
the aspects of the feasibility have been covered in the report).
Check list
Yes
No
existing set-up
internal governance
name of registered society/trust
memorandum of association
proposed new set-up of
the institution
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Remarks
3.
4.
a)
names of
departments/faculties
b) constitution and composition
of course committees
c) phase-wise development of
academic programmes and
development schedule
ii) outlined information with
regard to:
a) names of
departments/faculties
b) constitution and composition
of course committees
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c)
phase-wise development of
academic programmes and
development schedule
iii) given details of authorities
of the institution with respect to:
a) Board of Trustees
b) Board of Governors
c) Academic Council
d) Board of Studies
e) Selection Board etc
iv) stated existing and
proposed degree programmes
v) mentioned details of current
& proposed scheme of studies
vi) outlined curricula for each
degree programmes
vii) provided details of
human resource component
with regard to:
a) existing and proposed
faculty, their qualifications,
pay scale etc.
b) students, their enrolment
level wise
c) administrative and other
supporting staff (with
qualifications and pay scale
etc).
viii) provided service
rules with respect to faculty
and support staff
5.
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c)
d)
e)
f)
6.
scholarships
student supervision
quality assurance system
national and international
collaboration etc.
7.
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Form PU-02
Departments
Teaching
Faculty
Nature of Requirement
Standards/Norms
Departments (Physics,
Chemistry etc.)
Teacher: Student ratio
(desirable)
Minimum 4
departments
Maximum
1:20
for
Science
subjects
involving
lab. work
For
1:30
others
1:2 ratio of
administrative staff to
teaching staff
No. of administrative
staff including
laboratories, library &
other staff for
miscellaneous duties
Teachers
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At least 24 teachers
(full-time). Six full
time teachers per
department (out of
which five must be
holders of Ph.D.
degrees) *
Component
Nature of Requirement
Standards/Norms
Professor
Associate
Professor
Assistant
1
1
2
Professors
Lecturers
Libraries
Facilities
Teaching and
Administrative
Staff Offices
Journals
Subscription to at least
15 current journals of
international repute
with impact factor of
at least 1.00. Access to
electronic journals
also to be provided
Books required
Hall/Lecture theatres
(desirable)
Number of rooms
required (desirable)
1 Staff room
1 Faculty office for
each department
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Component
Laboratories/
Workshops/
PC/Internet
service
(Desirable)**
Nature of Requirement
No. of laboratories
required (desirable)
Workshops (desirable)
PC (desirable)
Gross Area
Internet service
(desirable)
Area in acres
Built-in/covered Area
(desirable)
General facilities:
office, staff rooms,
cafeteria, reading room,
auditorium, committee
room, conference room,
housing for staff,
parking space, and
toilets etc.
Hostels
(Desirable)
Standards/Norms
Cubicles (desirable)
Dormitories
(desirable)
Dining (desirable)
Gross space
(desirable)
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Min.
Max.
80
50
120
80
8-10
200
12-15
250
Component
Nature of Requirement
Scholarships
Scholarships and
freeships
Research
Funding of research
Inspection
Peer-review
Rating
Star system
Finance
Total:
Standards/Norms
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Component
Senate
Standards/Norms
72
nominated
by
the
Component
Standards/Norms
(2)
The numbers of the members of the
Senate described against clauses (e) to (h) of subsection 1 may be increased by the Senate through
Statutes subject to condition that the total
membership of the Senate does not exceed twentyone, with a maximum of five University/Institute
Teachers, and the increase is balanced, to the
extent possible, across the different categories
specified in sub-section (1).
(3) All appointments to the Senate shall be made
by the Chancellor. Appointments of persons
described in clauses (e) to (f) of sub-section (1)
shall be made from amongst a panel of three
names for each vacancy recommended by the
Representation Committee and in accordance with
procedure as may be prescribed.
(4)
Members of the Senate, other than ex
officio members, shall hold office for three years.
One-third of the members, other than ex officio
members, of the first Senate, to be determined by
lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of one
year from the date of appointment by the
Chancellor. One-half of the remaining members,
other than ex officio members, of the first Senate,
to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on
the expiration of two years from the date of
appointment and the remaining one-half, other
than ex officio members, shall retire from office on
the expiration of the third year:
Provided that no person, other than an ex
officio member, may serve on the Senate for more
than two consecutive terms:
Provided further that the University/Institute
Teachers appointed to the Senate may not
serve for two consecutive terms.
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Standards/Norms
Components
Safeguards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Component
Standards/Norms
8.
9.
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Form P1-02
Nature of Requirement
Departments
Departments
(Physics, Chemistry
etc.)
Teacher: Student ratio
(desirable)
Standards/Norms
Minimum 1 department
in case of an institute
1:20
1:30
Teaching
Faculty
No. of administrative
staff including
laboratories, library &
other staff for
miscellaneous duties
Teachers
Maximum
for
Science
subjects
involving
lab. work
For
others
1:2 ratio of
administrative staff to
teaching staff
At least six full-time
teachers per department
(out of which five must
be holders of Ph.D.
degrees)*
Professor
1
Associate
1
Professor
2
Assistant
Professors
Lecturers
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Component
Nature of Requirement
Standards/Norms
Libraries
Facilities
Journals
Subscription to at least
15 current journals of
international repute
with impact factor of at
least 1.00. Access to
electronic journals to be
provided
Books required
Hall/Lecture theatres
(desirable)
Number of rooms
required (desirable)
Teaching and
Administrative
Staff Offices
Laboratories/
Workshops/
PC/Internet
service
(Desirable)**
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1 Staff room
1 Faculty office for
each department
At least 1 Lab. per
department with
appropriate space
35 to 45 sq ft. per
student
1 for 3 students in case
of IT courses
256 Kbytes access rate
shall be provided
Component
Nature of Requirement
Gross Area
Area in acres
Built-in/covered Area
(desirable)
General facilities:
office, staff rooms,
cafeteria, reading room,
auditorium, committee
room, conference room,
housing for staff,
parking space, and
toilets etc.
Hostels
(Desirable)
Scholarships
Cubicles (desirable)
Dormitories
(desirable)
Dining (desirable)
Gross space
(desirable)
Scholarships and freeships
Research
Funding of research
Inspection
Peer review
78
Standards/Norms
Min.
Max.
80
50
120
80
8-10
200
12-15
250
Component
Nature of Requirement
Rating
Star system
Finance
Standards/Norms
Rs.25.0 million
Rs.10.0 million
Rs.50.0 million
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Component
Senate
Standards/Norms
80
Component
Standards/Norms
(2)
The numbers of the members of the
Senate described against clauses (e) to (h) of subsection 1 may be increased by the Senate through
Statutes subject to condition that the total
membership of the Senate does not exceed twentyone, with a maximum of five University/Institute
Teachers, and the increase is balanced, to the
extent possible, across the different categories
specified in sub-section (1).
(3) All appointments to the Senate shall be made
by the Chancellor. Appointments of persons
described in clauses (e) to (f) of sub-section (1)
shall be made from amongst a panel of three
names for each vacancy recommended by the
Representation Committee and in accordance with
procedure as may be prescribed.
(4)
Members of the Senate, other than ex
officio members, shall hold office for three years.
One-third of the members, other than ex officio
members, of the first Senate, to be determined by
lot, shall retire from office on the expiration of one
year from the date of appointment by the
Chancellor. One-half of the remaining members,
other than ex officio members, of the first Senate,
to be determined by lot, shall retire from office on
the expiration of two years from the date of
appointment and the remaining one-half, other
than ex officio members, shall retire from office on
the expiration of the third year:
Provided that no person, other than an ex
officio member, may serve on the Senate for more
than two consecutive terms:
Provided further that the
University/Institute Teachers appointed to
the Senate may not serve for two
consecutive terms.
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Component
Standards/Norms
Safeguards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Component
Standards/Norms
8.
9.
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