In force · As amended up to 2026-08
5. Rector. —(1) Every Rector shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that where the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor is not accepted by the Executive Council, he may recommend any other person to the Executive Council and if it does not accept that recommendation also, the Vice-Chancellor shall forward the names of both the persons aforesaid to the Visitor and the Visitor may appoint either of them or direct the Vice-Chancellor to recommend any other person to the Executive Council.
(2) A Rector shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University.
(3) The term of office of a Rector shall be such as may be decided by the Executive Council, but it shall not in any case exceed five years. On the expiration of his term of office he shall be eligible for re-appointment.
shall not in any case exceed five years. On the expiration of his term of office he shall be eligible for
(4) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of a Rector shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
Source: India Code