The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915

Section 11. The Academic Council

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

11. The Academic Council.— (1) The[5] [Academic Council] shall be the academic body of the University and, subject to the Act, the Statutes and[6] [Ordinances] shall have 7* charge of the organization of][8] [study and research] in the University and the Colleges, the courses of study and the examination[9] * of students and the conferment of ordinary and honorary degrees[10] [and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Statutes and Ordinances, and shall have the right to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters]. 11* * * * * 12. [ The Standing Committee of the Academic Council. ] Omitted by the Banaras Hindu University (Amendment) Act (34 of 1969), s. 7 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

Source: India Code