Section 29. Academic Council.

(1) The Academic Council of the University shall serve as an advisory body of the University and shall have the right to advise the Vice-Chancellor and the Executive Council on all academic, research and extension education matters. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely :- (i) The Vice-Chancellor ex-officio Chairman. (ii) The Director of the University. (iii) The Dean of each Faculty. (iv) Associate Deans. (v) The Heads of Departments. (vi) One representative from Veterinary Council of India. (vii) One academic staff member from each Faculty, other than the Head of the Department, elected by the Faculty. The Registrar shall be ex-officio Secretary to the Academic Council. (3) The Academic Council may co-opt as members, not more than four experts with adequate knowledge or practical experience in different aspects of Animal Sciences and for such period and in such manner, as may be prescribed, and such co-opted members shall have the right to take part in the proceedings of the Council and also to vote like any other members of the Council. (4) The Academic Council shall meet atleast once before the beginning of each semester.