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The Global Open University (Nagaland)
Act, 2006
(Act No. 3 of 2006)
Arrangements of clauses
Preamble
Clauses
Chapter 1
Preliminary
1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions
Page Nos.
Chapter I1
Establishment Objectives Powers and Functions of University
3. Establishment of University
4. Objects of University
5. Powers and functions of University
Chapter 111
Admission, Discipline, Honorary Degrees and withdraw al of Degrees
6. Secular character of university
7. Eligibility for admission
8. Residence of students
9. Discipline
10. Award of certificates, Diplomas etc.,.
11 . Award of honorary degrees
12. Withdrawal of certificates, Diplomas etc.,.
13. Teaching and curriculum
Chapter IV
Officers of University
14. Off~cers of University
15. Chancellor
16. Powers and functions of University
17. Pro Chancellor
18. Powers and functions of Pro Chancellor
1 9. Vice Chancellor
20. Powers and functions of Vice Chancellor
2 1. Registrar
22. Powers and functions of Registrar
23. Directors
24. Powers and functions of Directors
25. Finance Officer
26. Powers and functions of Finance Officer Q
27. Deans/Heads of Departments/Faculties
28. Powers and functions of Deans/Heads
Chapter V
Councils, Committees And Boards
29. Council of University
30. General Council
3 1. Powers and functions of General Council
32. Meetings of General Council
33. Executive Council
34. Powers and function of Executive Council
35. Meetings of Executive Council
36. Academic Council
37. Powers and functions ofAcademic Council
38. Committees of University
39. Finance Committee
40. Finance Committee
41. Powers and functions of Finance Committee
42. Meetings of Finance Committee
43. Ad hoc Committees -
44. Boards of Studies
45. Inter se priority amongst Councils, Committees, Boards etc.,
Chapter VI
Finadce, Contracts and Audit Etc.,
46. No financial obligation on State Government
47. Funds of University
48. Endowment Fund
49. General Fund
50. Funds for sponsored schemes
5 1. Annual accounts and audit
52. Financial estimates
53. Execution of contracts
Chapter VII
Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Employees
54. Recruitment and conditions of service of employees 24
55. Preference to persons frorprNagaland 24-25
Chapter MI1
AnnuaI Report, Directives and Dissolution
56. Annual Report
57. Directives by State Government
58. Dissolution
Chapter IX
Regulations
59. Regulations
Chapter X
Miscellaneous
60. Accreditation and compliance with laws
61. Act not invalidated on ground of defect etc.,
62. Transitory provisions
63. Removal of doubts
64. Protection of acts
Schedule
The Global Open University (Nagaland) Act,2006
(Act No. 3 of 2006)
Received the assent of the Governor of Nagaland on 30f0812006 and
published in the Nagaland Gazette Extraordinary dated : 18" of September, 2006.
To establish a Private University by name the Global Open University
(Nagaland) in the State of Nagaland and to provide for matters connected therewith
or incidental thereto.
Whereas the Government of Nagaland had signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with a Trust called the World Institution Building Programme
(WIBP), New Delhi, on the 13" September, 2005, for allowing the said Trust to
establish a Private University in the State of Nagaland to offer to the people of
Nagaland more choices for pursuing higher professional, technical and
technological education; and
Whereas the establishment of a Private University can be done only through
anAct of the State Legislative Assembly as per provisions in the University Grants
Commission (Establishment and Maintenance of Standards in Private University)
Regulations, 2003:
Be it enacted by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in the fifty-seventh
year of the Republic of India as follows:
Chapter 1
Preliminary
Short title and commencement
1. (1) This Act may be called the Global Open University (Nagaland) Act, 2006.
(2) It shall come into force on the date appointed by the State Government
by notification in the Official Gazette.
Defmitions
2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words shall
have the meanings assigned herein:
(1) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University;
(2) "Board of Studies" means the Board of Studies constituted under this
Act;
(3) "Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University;
(4) "Director" means a Director of the University;
(5) "Executive Council" means Executive Council of the University;
(6) "Finance Committee" means Finance Committee of the University;
(7) "Finance Officer" means Finance Officer of the University;
(8) "Fund" means the funds of the University and includes fund for a
sponsored scheme;
(9) "Governing Council" means the Governing Council of the University;
(10) "Governor" means the Govemor of Nagaland;
(11) "Notification" means notification published in the Oflicial Gazette of
the Government of Nagaland;
(12) "Pro-Chancellor" means the Pro-Chancellor of the University;
(13) "Registrx" means the Registrar of the University;
(14) "Regulation" means a regulation made under this Act;
(15) "Schedule" means schedule to this Act;
(16) "State Government" means the State Government of Nagaland
(17) "Trust" means the World Institution Building Programme, New Delhi
registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882;
(18) "UGC" means University Grants Commission constituted under the
University Grants Commission Act, 1956
(19) " University" means the Private University by name the Global Open
University (Nagaland) established under this Act; and
(20) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Chapter I1
Establishment, objectives powers and functions of University
Establishment of University
3. (1) As soon as after the commencement of this Act, the State Government
shall call upon the trust to sep up an endowment Fund of Rs. One crore
for the purposes of the University.
(2) Immediately after the setting up of the Endowment Fund as aforesaid,
the State Government shall accord sanction for establishment of the
university by name the Global Open University (Nagaland) and
thereafter the Trust shall accordingly establish the University.
(3) The State Government shall notify the fact of establishment of the
University in the Official gazette as soon as may be after the
establishment of the university by the Trust.
"Provided that no such notification by the State Government shall be
issued unless a High Powered Committee appointed in that behalf
certifies to the State Government that all necessary infrastructure
including buildings, equipments, Lcd~iilng staff etc, are in place and
that the provisions of section 60, wherever applicable, have been fully
complied with by the University".
(4) The University shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having
perpetual succession and common seal and shall, by that name, sue and
be sued.
(5) (i) The main campus of the University shall be at Wokha in the State of
Nagaland.
(ii) The University shall have power to establish other campuses, study
centres etc, within the State of Nagaland for reasons of operational
expediency and for broad basing the activities of the University.
(6) The University may establish off-campus centres off-shore campuses
and study centres subject to the provisions of the University grants
Commission Act, 1956 and the regulations made thereunder and the
provision of any law for the time being in force.
(7) The University may further institute its own colleges and also affiliate
any other college or institution in accordance with the procedure
enshrined in regulations.
Objects of University
4. (1) The University shall design and run courses and programmes leading
to the award of certificates, diplomas, degrees of bachelor, master, doctoral
and post-doctoral levels and other academic distinctions, under the faculties
and in the subjects enumerated in the schedule to this Act.
(2) The University, by regulation, has the power to abolish or create any
faculty or any course or programme of study enumerated in the schedule without
causing any detriment to the interests of teachers or students concerned, and
any such regulation shall not be deemed as n amendment of this Act.
(3) (i) The University may impart instructions in regard to a course or
programme of study through one or more modes, which may include distance,
continuing and regular modes of teaching and learning.
(ii) Without prejudice to the above, the main objective of the University
shall be to provide high quality professional, technical and technological in-
campus, class room, f o m l and regular courses and programmes of study to
the students hailing fromNagaland in such subjects, areas and fields of study
whlch are generally not offered by other institutions in Nagaland.
(iv) The University shall specially strive to have professional, academic
and other possible link-ups and ties with various Centres of Excellence in
and outside the country for promoting the standards of education provided,
for improving the methodologies of teaching and for upgrading the potentials
of teaching and non-teaching staff of the University.
Powers and functions of University
5. (1) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the
University shall have the following powers and functions:
(i) To provide for instruction, teaching and training in all branches of
study and particularly for research, advancement and dissemination of
knowledge through establishment of institutes, departments, schools,
faculties and other centres of excellence;
To hold examinations and to grant and confer certificates,
diplomas, degrees and other academic distinctions on those pass the
examinations, to confer honorary distinctions on men and women of
(ii) Eminence and to withdraw the certificates, diplomas etc., from those who
had been conferred for good and suficient reasons;
(iii) To transform the University into a Centre of Excellence particularly in the
fields of healthcare, medical and para-medical education, hospital
administration, physical and biological sciences, technology including
information and communication technologies, Engineering, Social Work,
Environmental Science, Law, Fine Arts etc.;
(iv) To maintain and manage the physical and financial assets of the University
in the most effective manner with a view to promoting the purposes of the
University;
(v) To appoint professors, associate professors, assistant professors, readers,
lecturers and others connected with teaching with a view to imparting
instructions of very high standards;
(vi) To establish all physical amenities conducive to the most effective learning
by the students enrolled with the University;
(vii) To institute fellowships, scholarships, prizes, medals etc., with a view
to promoting research and motivating study;
(viii) To collaborate, cooperate and act jointly with other organizations,
institutions, Universities etc., within and outside India, particularly in the
fields of medical education, Engineering, Technology, Environmental
Science, Law and Fine Arts etc., for s u L ~ i b 'izning research and improving
the quality of instructions to students;
(ix) To disseminate knowledge through seminar, conferences, executive
education programs community development programs, publications and
training programs;
(x) To provide consultancy to industry, Government and public organizations;
(xi) To establish and maintain within the premises of the University or elsewhere,
such class rooms, study halls as University may consider necessary and
adequately furnish the same;
(xii) To receive grants, subscriptions, donations and gifts for the purpose of the
University and consistent with the objects for which the University is
established;
(xiii) To purchase, take on lease or accept as gift or otherwise any land or building
or works which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the
University on such terms and conditions as the University may deem fit, and
to construct or later and maintain any such buildings or works;
(xiv) To execute conveyances, transfer, re-conveyances, mortgages, leases, licenses
and agreements in respect o f p r o m , movable or immovable, includmg securities
belonging to the University or to acquire the same for the purpose of the University;
(xv) To enter into agreements with Organizations which may include the Central
Govemrnenf the State Government, the University Grants Commission or other
authorities for receiving grants;
(xvi) To accept grants money, securities or property of any kind on such terms and
conditions as may be deemed expedient;
(xvii) To raise and borrow money onmortgage, promissoy notes or on other obligations
or securities based upon all or any of the properties and assets of the University
with or without any securities and upon such terms and conditions as it may
deem fit and to pay out of the funds of the University, all expenditures incidental
to the raising of the money and to repay and redeem any money borrowed;
( ~ ) To invest the funds of the University or money entrusted to the University in
other such securities and in suchmanner as it may deem fit and fi-om time to time
transpose any investment; and
(xix) To do all other acts as the University may consider necessary that are conducive
or incidental to the attainment and promotion of the aforesaid objectives.
(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall be responsible for the distribution of the aforesaid
powers and functions ofthe University amongsttheofficers, councils, committees,
boards and other authorities oftheuniversity in accordance with the provisions
of this Act for carrying out the objectives of the University.
Chapter I11
Admission, Discipline, Honorary Degrees and withdrawal of Degrees
Secular character of University
6 . The University shall be open for study to all persons irrespective of class, caste,
creed, religion, language or gender or like considerations:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed as preventing the University -
kom ma!ang special provisions for admission into courses of study in the University
or for concessions in fee, in favour of students who are ordinarily residents of the
State ofNagaland.
Eligibility for admission
7. Subject to the provisions in this Act, no student shall be eligible for admission to a
course orpmgmme of study in.the University unless he possesses the quali6cations
prescribed in regulations.
Residence of Students
8. Students of the University may reside in a hostel maintained or recognized by the
University under such conditions as may be prescribed in the regulations.
Discipline
9. (1) The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for the maintenance of discipline in
the University and his orders in this regard shall be canied out by the officers and
authorities ofthe University.
(2) Notwithstanding anythmg in sub-section (I), the punishment of debarring a
student h m an examhafion of the University or rusticating hirnihm the University
or hostel or an institution ofthe University or any other punishment of such serious
nature, shall be imposed only by the Executive Council on receipt of a report h m
the Wce Chancellor:
Provided that the Executive Council shall impose such a punishment only after
giving the student concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
Award of Certificates, Diplomas etc.,
10. A Certificate, Diploma or a Degree or any other academic distinction shall be
granted to. or conferred upon. a student only after he has undergone the relevant
course or programme of study for the duration prescribed therefor and passed the
same with qualifyng marks prescribed therefor by the regulations.
Award of honorary degrees
I 1. The University shall have the power to confer at honorary degree of academic
distinction ofthe University on any person for his eminent attainments and position,
it the Governing Council approves by majority arecommendation ofthe Academic
Council passed by two-thirds ofthe membership of the Academic Council for
doing so.
Withdrawal of Certificates, Diplomas etc.,
12. The Governing and Academic Councils shall have the power to withdraw a
Certificate or a Diploma or a Degree or any other academic distinction,
including an honorary degree of academic distinction granted to, or conferred
upon, a student or an eminent person, for good and sufficient reasons to be
enumerated in the regulations. The Councils shall follow the same procedure
followed for awarding honorary degrees.
Teaching and cumculums
13. (1) All teaching in the University shall be done by teachers appointed by the
University in accordance withthe regulatiom.
(2) The syllabus, cumculum, the manner of organization of teaching and other
connected matters inrespect ofeach course or programme of study in the University
shall be as prescribed in the regulations.
Chapter IV
Officers of University
Officers of University
14. The following shall be the oflicers ofthe University:
(1) Thechancellor
(2) The Pro Chancellor
(3) The Xce Chancellor
(4) TheRegistrx
(5) The Directors
(6) TheDeans
(7) The Finance Officer
(8) Suchother persons who may be declared by regulation as Officers of the
University.
Chancellor
15 Tne Governor ofNagaland shall be the Chancellor of the University.
Powers and functions of Chancellor
16. (1) The Chancellor shall preside overthe convocations oftheuniversity and in the
case of his inability, the Pro Chancellor shall do so.
(2) The Chancellor shall constitute a Committee every five years h m the date of
establishment ofthe University comprising eminent persons in the field of education
to review the working ofthe University and cause its report to be laid before the
Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
(3) The Committee's tenure shall ordinarily be threemonths and in no case be
extended beyond six months.
(4) The University shall bear the expenditure incurred on the Committee.
(5)The Officers and Councils under this Act have an obligation to send all the
notices, minutes and decisions of their meetings to the Chancellor well inadvance.
(6) The Chancellor has the powerto attend the meetings ofthe Governing Council
and when he so attends, he shall preside overthe meetings of the Governing Council.
(7) The Chancellor has the power to seek h m the Pro Chancellor information on
all affairs ofthe University which shall be provided to him with utmost dispatch.
Pro Chancellor
17. The President or the Chief Officer of the Trust, by whatever designation he may
be called, shall be the Pro Chancellor of the University.
Powers and functions of Pro Chancellor
1 8. (1) The Pro Chancellor is the plenipotentiary of the University and has all powers
in regard to the conduct of the affairs of the University in accordance with the
provisions of this Act and all unspecified powers shall vest in him which shall be
used formore effective implementation ofthls Act.
(2) Subject to the foregoing provision, he shall preside over the meetings ofthe
Governing Council.
(3) He shallpreside over theExecutive and Finance Councils.
(4) He has the power to attend meetings of other Councils under this Act and
when he so attends, he shall preside over the meetings of such Councils.
Vice Chancellor
1 9. (1) There shall be a whole time Vice Chancellor for the University who shall &tion
as the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the University.
(2) There shall be a Selection Committee to recommend the selection of the Vice
Chancellor which shall comprise a nominee of the Chancellor, a nominee of the
Government ofhiagaland, two nominees of theTrust and anominee of the Pro
Chancellor.
(3) The recommendation of the Selection Committee shall further be considered
and recommended by the Governing Council to the Chancellor for his fwd approval.
(4) The Vice Chancellor shall not hold officer beyond 65 years of age.
(5) In case of emergent circumstances where the appointment of a Vice Chancellor
on the basis of a panel prepared by a Selection Committee is not possible for any
reason, the Pro Chancellor, until an appointment is made in accordance with that
procedure, may appoint a suitable person to function as Vice Chancellor for a
period not exceeding one year.
(6) Other terms and conditions of service of the Vice Chancellor shall be as per
regulations.
Powers and functions of Vice Chancellor
20. (1) Subject to the foregoing provision, the Vice Chancellor shall preside over the
meetings of the Academic Council.
(2) He shall,-
(I) Exercise general supe~s ion and conb-01 overthe affairs of the University;
(ii) Ensure the observance of the provisions of this Act and the regulations made
thereunder;
(iii) Be responsible for organi7inginshctions and maintenance of discipline inthe
Universiw,
(iv). Create temporary posts for apenod not exceeding one year and abolish the
same;
(v) Take such as he may deem necessary in case of any emergency and report the
same to the Officer or Council or authority concerned whichwould have ordinarily
dealt with the matter:
Provided that ifthe Officer or Council or authority does not approve of the action
taken by the Vice Chancellor, the matter will be referred to the Pro Chancellor
whose decision shall be 6nal;
Prov~ded further that the person aEected by the decision of the Vice Chancellor or
the Officer or Council or authority has a right of appeal to the Pro Chancellor or
the Chancellor, as the case may be, within thirty days of the decision coming to the
knowledge of the affected person; and
(vi) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned
to him by the Pro Chancellor or any Council or Officer or authority under this Act
orby any regulation.
Registrar
21. (1) There shall be awhole time Registrar forthe University.
(2) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor from our of three
persons empaneued by the Executive Council which shall not indicate any order of
preference and leave the selection solely to the independent judgement of thevice
Chancellor.
(3) In case emergent circumstances where the appointment of a Registrar on the
basis of apanel prepared by the Executive Council is not possible for any reason,
thevice Chancellor, until an appointment is made in accordance with that procedure,
may appoint a suitable personlofficer of the University to function as Registm for
aperiod not exceeding one year.
(4) The Registrar shall not hold afice beyond the age of 62 years.
(5) other terms and conbitions of service ofthe ~ e ~ i s t m r shall be as perregulations.
Powers and functions of Registrar
22. (1) The R e m shall be the ex officio Seaetayo f all the Councils ofthe University
under the Act.
(2) The Registrar shall,-
(i) Comply with all directions and orders of the executive Council and the Pro
Chancellor;
(ii) Be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the
University as the executive Council may commit to his charge; .
i Issuenotice for, and keep minutes ofthe meetings of the Councils, Board of Studies
and other authorities of the University;
(iv) Conduct all official correspondence between the University and others outside the
University and between various Councils, Board and authorities within the
University;
(v). Furnish notices, minutes and other records of the University to the Chancellor on
his own and furnish all information when asked by the Chancellor;
(vi) Call meetings of the Executive Council for takings emergent decisions, if any, in
the absence ofhoth the Pro Chancellor and the Vice- Chancellor, Vice Chancellor
and the Executive Council; and
(viii Be directly responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the proper discharge of his
duties
Directors
23. (1) There shall be the following whole time Directors who shall be appointed
by the Pro Chancellor:
(i) A Director for operations in the State of Nagaland; and
(ii) As many Directors as required to be fixed by regulations for looking after
the operations outside the State ofNagaland.
(2) The Directors shall not hold office beyond the age of 62 years.
(3) Their other terms and condition shall be as per regulations.
Powers and function of Directors.
24. (1) The Director in-charge of operations in the State of Nagaland shall be a
member of all Councils of the Univefiity.
(2) The Pro Chancellor may appoint the Director-in-charge of operations in
the State of Nagaland to any other Committee, Board or authority of the
University.
(3) The Pro Chancellor may co-opt any other Director of the University
in any Council, Committee, Board or authority of the University.
(4) The Directors shall be solely responsible for the operations of the
University at the respective field levels.
(5) Their other powers and functions shall be as regulations.
Fiance Officer
25. (1) There shall be a whole time Finance Officer for the University who shall
be appointed by the pro Chancellor.
(2) The Pro Chancellor. on the subiective satisfaction. mav revlace the Finance \ , " . < A
Officer by any other Oficer in the employment of the University or by special
recruitment. in which case. the outgoing Finance Officer. if he is considered - -
fit shall be assigned some other duties in the University.
(3) His other terms and conditions of service shall be as regulations.
Powers and Functions of Finance Officer
26. (I) The Finance Oficer shall be responsible for assisting the Pro Chancellor,
Vice Chancellor, the other Officers, the Councils, Committees, bodies and
other authorities of the University in managing the administration of the
finances of the University subject to regulations.
(2) He shall be a member of the Governing, Executive and Finance Councils.
(3) The Pro Chancellor may co-opt the Finance Officer in any other Council
Committee, Board or authority of the University.
Deansmeads of DepartmentslFaculties
27. (I) There shall be a Dean or Head for each Department or Faculty of study in the
University who shall be appointed in accordance with the regulations.
(2) Their other terms and conditions of service shall be as per regulations.
Powers and functions of Deansmeads
28. ( I ) The DeansIHeads of Departments Faculties are mainly responsible for the
educational administration in respect of courses or progammes of study in the
(2) Their otherpowers and functions shall be as per regulations
Chapter V
Councils, Committees and Boards
Councils of University
29. The following shall be the Councilsofthe University;
( I ) l e Governing Council
(2) The Execution Council
(3) The Academic Council
Governing Council
3 0. (1) The following shall be the members of the Goveming Council:
(i) The Pro Chancellor shall be the ex officio Chairman,
(ii) The Vice Chancellor shall be the ex oficio Vice Chairman;
(i) The Director in-charge of the operations in Nagaland shall be an ex oficio
rnemk,
(iv) The Finance Officer shall be an ex oficio member;
(v) Two eminent educationists/academicians nominated by the Chancellor;
(w) Two persons nominated by the Government ofNagaland;
($1 Two persons nominated by the Trust;
(@ii Twb persons nominated by the Pro Chancellor;
(ix) Two members of the teaching community of the University to be nominated
by theAcademic Council; and
(2) The Governing Council shall be reconstituted every five years.
(3) A nominated member may resign from the membership of the Governing Council
at any time by addressing his resignation to the Pro Chancellor.
(4) An ex- officio member shall cease to be a member ofthe Governing Council when
he ceases to be in office by virtue of which he became an ex oficio member.
(5) A nominated member shall cease to be a member of the Governing Council if he
ceases to be in office on account ofwhich he was nominated to the Governing
Council.
(6) Amember shall cease to be amember ofthe Governing Council on declaration to
be of unsound mind or insolvent by a competent court or ifhe is convicted for a
criminal offence involving moral turpitude or if he fails to attend three consecutive
meetings of the Council.
(7) The nomination authorities shall have aright to replace their nominees to the Council
at any point oftime.
(8) Casual vacancies arising in the Council before its reconstitution shall be filled for
the unexpired term.
Powers and functions of Governing Council
3 1 . The Governing Council shall,.
(1) Recommend the broad policies and programmes of the University and suggest
measures for the improvement and development of the University;
(2) Consider and p a s resolutions on theAnnua1 Report, the financial statements and
audit reports;
(3) Take all necessary steps for the fulfillment of the objectives of the University;
(4) Acquire, hold, control and administer the property and other movable and
immovable assets of the University;
(5) Administer funds placed at the disposal of the University;
(6) Manage and regulate finances, accounts, investments, property and business and
a l l other administrative affairs of the University and for that purpose appoint agents
as it may deem fit:
(7) Invest the money belonging to the University, including any income &om trust,
endowment funds etc., in such stocks, funds, shares or securities as it may, from
time to time, deem fit and appropriate;
(8) Enter into, vary, cany out and cancel contracts on behalf ofthe University;
Meetings
32. (1)
Regulate and determine all other matters concerning the University;
Cooperate with other institutions, Universities and other authorities in such
manner and for such purposes as it may determine;
Delegate any of its powers to the Vice Chancellor or Registrar or any
Council or any other authority ofthe University for a temporary duration;
and
Perform such other functions as it may deem fit for the proper functioning
and administrationof the University.
1 of Governing Council
The Governing Council shall meet at least once in a year on a date fixed in
consultation with the Executive Council.
The Chairman or in his absence, the Rce Chai ian or in the absence of
both, the Secretary shall preside overthe meetings.
Ifthe Chancellor chooses to attend any meeting, the Chancellor shall have
the overriding right to preside overthe meeting.
Areport on the working of the University during the previous year, the
statement of receipts and expenditure, the balance sheet, the audit report
and other such data shall be placed before the Annual Meeting of the
General Council.
All meetings ofthe Council shall be called by the Secretary at fifteen days
notice.
Ifanv five members of the Council desire a meeting to discuss a matter of -
urgent importance, the Secreta~y shall call a meeting forthwith and the
requirement of fifteen days notice shall he deemed to have been waived.
Two-mmembers shall constitute quorum.
All questions shall be decided by majority of members present and voting. '
Eachmember shall have one vote and in case of tie, the Presiding Officer
shall have an additional casting vote.
If business of the Council has to be transacted urgently without waiting
for a formal meeting to take place, the Pro Chancellor may authorize
the circulation of questions to the members for decision, which shall be
deemed as valid decision of the Council for action; however, such
decisions shall be circulated at the earliest to all concerned for
information and compliance.
(1 I) All other detailsreIating to the conduct ofmeetings, functions etc., of the
Goveming Council shall be as per regulations.
Executive Council
33. (1) The following shall be the members ofthe executive Council:
(i) The Pro Chancellor shall be the ex officio Chairman,
(ii) The Vice Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Vice Chairman,
i i The Director in-charge of the operations inNagaland shall be an ex officio
member;
(iv) The Finance Officer shall be an ex officio member;
(v) One nominee of the Government of Nagaland, who shall be a member
of the Governing Council, to he named by the Government of
Nagaland;
(vi) One nominee ofthe Trust who shall be amember ofthe Governing Council,
to be named by the Trust;
(vii) One nominee of the Pro Chancellorwho shall a member of the Goveming
Council, to be named by the Pro Chancellor; and
(Gi The Registrar shall be the ex oficio Secretary.
(2) The termofthe Executive Council shall run simultaneously with the Governing
Council.
(3) Amember ofthe Executive Council when ceases to be amember of the
Governing Council, shall cease to be a member of the executive Council.
(4) The nominating authorities shall have aright to replace their nominees to
the Council at any point of time.
( 5 ) Casual vacancies arising in the Council before its reconstitution shall be
filled for the unexpired term.
Po.? erq and function of Executive Council
34. (1) The Executive Council shall,-
(i) Create posts and appoint, from time to time, the members of the teaching
and non-teaching staff for carrying out the purposes of this Act on such - . - - -
terms and conditions prescribed by regulations;
u ) Exercise control and impose discipline over the employees of the
University;
Accept on behalf of the University, endowment, bequests, donations, grants and
transfers of any immovable properly;
Receive money securities, instruments or any other movable properties for and
on behalfof the University;
Grant receipts, sign and execute instruments and endorsement, discount cheques
or other negotiable instruments through its accredited agencies;
Make. signand account for such documents and instruments as may be necesmy
for proper carrying out of the management of the property or affairs of the
university;
Introduce course of study at the University and take decisions in this regard on
the recommendations oftheAcademc Council;
Cooperate with and coopt other educational, medical and other institutions and
authorities in India and abroad;
Create fellowships and scholarships or other assistance on such terms and
conditions, as it may prescribe by regulations, for carrying out research,
investigation and study;
Grant leave except casual leave to officers and other employees of the University
and provide for alternative arrangements in the absence of officers and
employees;
Manage and regulate finances, accounts, investments, property, businessand all
other adminisbtive aEairs ofthe University and appoint, for that purpose, agents;
Invest money belonging to the University. including any unapplied income. in
such stocks, funds, shares or securities or movable and immovable property in - - -
lndiaand abroad, as it may hmtiine to h e , deem fit, and vary such investments;
Transfer or accept transfers of movable or immovable property on behalf of the
University;
Enter into, cany out and cancel contracts on behalf ofthe University and for lhat
purpose appoint agents;
Provide buildii,premises, furniture, apparatus and other infkhctural facilities
for the carrying out the work ofthe University;
Entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, redress grievances of officers and
employees ofthe University;
Appoint examiners, moderators and others and if necessary, to remove them for
good and sufEcient cause, in consultation withthe Academic Council;
Select a common seal for the University and provide forthe custody of the seal;
Delegate any ofthe powers to the Vice Chancellor or Registrar or any Council
orany other authority of the University for a temporary duration and
(m) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be entrusted
to it by the General Council or by regulations.
Meetings of Executive Council
35. (1) The Executive Council shall meet at least once in three months.
(2) The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice Chairman or in the absence of
both, the Secretary shall preside over the meetings.
(3) All meetings of the Council shall he called by the Secretary at fifteen days
notice.
(4) If any three members ofthe Council desire ameeting to discuss amatter of
urgent importance, the Secretary shall call a meeting forthwith and the
requirement offifteen days notice shall be deemed to have been waived.
(5) Two-fifth members shall constitute quonun.
(6) All questions shall be decided by majority of members present and voting.
(7) Each member shall have one vote and in case of tie, the Presiding Officer
shall have an additional casting vote.
(8) ifbusiness ofthe Council has to be transacted urgently without waiting for a
formal meeting to take place, the Pro Chancellor may authorize the circulation
ofquestions to the members for decision, which shall be deemed as valid
decision ofthe Council for action; however, such decisions shall be circulated
at the earliest to all concerned for information and compliance.
(9) All other details relating to the conduct ofmeetings, fimctions etc., of the
Executive Council shall be as per re~alations.
Academic Council
36. (1) The following shall be the members of the Academic Council:
(i) The Vice Chancellor shall be the ex officio Chairman,
(ii) The senior most DeaniHead of Department'Faculty ofthe University as the
ex officio Vice Chairman;
[ii) "The Director in-charge of the operations in Nagaland shall be an ex ofiicio
member;
(iv) Four professors of the University to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor
who shall be ex officio members:
(v) The Finance Officers shall be an ex officio members and
(vi) Four external experts to be nominated by the Pro Chancellor who shall be
members;
(vii) The D e d e a d of DepartmentIFaculty concerned with the subject matter
under discussion shall be coopted as member; and
(viii) The Registrar shall be the ex officio Secretary.
(2) The term oftheAcademic Council shall run simultaneously with the Governing
Council.
(3) An ex oficio member when ceases to hold the office by virtue of which he
became an ex oficio member, shall cease to be a member oftheAcademic
Council.
(4) The hominating authorities shall have aright to replace their nominees to the
Council at any point of time.
(5) Casual vacancies arising in the Council before its reconstitution shall be filled
for the unexpired term.
Powers and functions ofAcademic Council
37. (1) The Academic Council shall bethe supreme academic body of the University
and it shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations made thereunder, -
have power of control and general regulation in regard to, and be responsible for, the
maintenance of standards of education, instruction and examinations of the University.
(2) The academic Council shal I. -
(i) Make recommendations to the Executive Council with regard to creation,
abolition, classification and other conditions of service of posts in teaching
cadre in the University;
(ii) Formulate and modify or revise schemes for the organization of the teaching
Departmentdfaculties, assign subjects to theDepattrnentdfaculties and report
on the expediency of creation, abolition, division and merger of departments/
faculties;
i Make arrangements for instruction and examination ofpersons other than
those enrolled in the University;
(iv) Promote research in the University and require, h m time to time reports on
such research;
(v) Consider proposal submitted by the Departmentslfaculties;
(vi) Appoint Committees' for admission to theuniversity;
(vii) Recognize diplomas, degrees and other academic distinctions of other
Universities and institutions after determining their equivalence to
diplomas, degrees and other academic distinctions of the University;
Fix the time, mode and conditions of competition of fellowship, scholarship and
other prizes and award the same;
Make recommendations to the executive Council in regard to the appointment
of examiners and if necessary their removal, and the determination of their fees,
emoluments and traveling and other expenses;
Make arrangements for the conduct of examination and fix dates for holding
them;
Declare the results ofvarious examinations, appoint Committees or oficers to - -
do so make recommendations regarding conferment or granting of degrees,
honours, diplomas, licences titles and marks of honour;
Award stipends, scholarships, medals and prizes and make other awards m
accordance with the regulations, and such other conditions as may be attached
to the awards;
Publish lists of prescribed or recommended text books and syllabus for courses
and programmes of study at the University;
Prepare such forms and registers as are, from time to time, required to he
mhtained by regulations;
Report on any matter referred or delegated to it by the Governing and Executive
Councils;
Receive periodic reports fromthe Boards of Studies andmake recommendations
in regard thereto; and
Perform all other functions assigned to it by this Act and the regulations made
thereunder as well as by the Governing and executive Councils.
Meetings ofAcademic Council
3 8. (1) The Academic Council shall meet at least twice in a year.
(2) The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice Chairman or in the absence of
both, the Secretary shall preside over the meetings.
(3) All meetings of the Council shall be called by the Secretary at fifteen days
notice.
(4) If any three members of the Council desire ameeting to discuss a matter
of urgent importance, the Secretary shall call a meeting forthwith and
the requirement of fifteen days notice shall be deemed to have been
waived.
(5) One-third members shall constitute quorum.
(6) A11 questions shall be decided by majority ofmembers presentandvoting.
(7) ~ a c h member shall have onevote and in case of tie, the Presiding Officer
shall have an additional casting vote.
(8) If business of the Council has to be transacted urgently without waiting for a
formal meeting to take place, the Pro Chancellor may authorize the circulation
of questions to the members for decision, whlch shall be deemed as valid
decision ofthe Council for action; however, such decisions shall be circulated
at the earliest to all concerned for information and compliance.
(9) All other details relating to the conduct of meetings, function etc., of the
Academic Council shall be as per regulations.
Committees of the University
39. Theuniversity shall have Finance Committee and establish other adhoc Committees
whenever occasion arises.
Finance Committee
40. The following shall be the members of the F i c e Committee:
(1) The Pro Chancellor as the ex officio Chairman;
(2) The Vice Chancellor as the ex offlcio Vice Chairman;
(3) The Director-in-charge of operations of the University inNagaland as ex
officio members
(4) The Finance Officer of theuniversity as an ex-oficio member;
(5) One nominee of the Governr?ent, - ~d in the Governing Council, to
be named as a member by the Government ofNagaland;
(6) One nominee of the Trust in the Governing Council, to be name as amernber
by the Tmt:
(7) One nominee of the Pro Chancellor in the Governing Council, to be named
as amember by the Pro Chancellor; and
(8) The Registrar as the ex oficio Secretary.
(2) ~etermoftheFinanceCommit~shallrunsimdtaneo~~lywiththeGov~g
Council.
(3) An ex oficio member when ceases to hold the office by virtue ofwhirh he
became an ex oficio member, shall cease to be a member of the Finance
Committee.
(4) Thenominatingauthorities shall have aright toreplace their nominees to the
Committee at any point oftime.
(5) Casual v,acancies arising in the Committee before its recons';h~tion shall
be filled for the unexpired term.
Powers and functions of Finance Committee
4 1. (I ) TheFinance Committee shall be responsible for the financial administration of
the University and in doing so, shall take decisions subject to the approval of the
Governing Executive Councils.
Finance Committee shall,-
(i) Examine and scrutinize the annual budget of the University and make
recommendations on financial matters to the Executive Council;
(ii) Consider all proposalsfor new expenditure and make recommendations to the
Executive Council;
(iii) Examine the annual accounts oftheuniversity and advise the executive Council on
matters pertaining to the annual accounts;
(iv) Reviewthe financial position of the university eom time to time;
(v) Make recommendations to the Executive Council on all financial matters relating
to the University;
(vi) Make recommendations to the Executive Council on all proposals involvingthe
raising of funds, receipts and expenditure; and
(viii Scrutinize all proposals having financial implicationspresented to it by the officers,
councils and other authorities of the University and make recommendations in
regard thereto.
Meetings of Finance Committee
42. (1) The Finance Committee shall meet at least twice in a year.
(2)- The Chairman or in his absence, thevice Chairman or in the absence of
both, the Secretary shall preside over the meetings.
(3) AU meetings ofthe Committee shall be called by the Secretary at fifteen days
notice.
(4) If any three members of the Committee desire a meeting to discuss a
matter of urgent importance, the Secretary shall call a meeting forthwith
and the requirement of fifteen days notice shall be deemed to have been
waived.
(5) One-thirdmembers shall constitute quorum.
(6) All questions shall be decided by majority of members present and
voting.
(7) Each member shall have one vote and in case of tie,lthe Presiding Officer
shall have and additional casting vote.
(8) Ifbusiness of the Committee has to be transacted urgently without waiting
for a formal meeting to take place, the Pro Chancellor may authorize the
circulation of questions to the members for decision, which shall be deemed
as valid decision of the Committee for action; however, such decisions shall
be circulatedat the earliestto all concemed for information and compliance.
(9) All other details relating to the conduct of meetings, functions etc., of the
F i c e Committee shall be as per regulations.
Ad hoe Committee
43. The University shall have power to constitute ad hoc Committees for any purpose
connected with the aEairs of the University and such Committees shall present their
reports to the Pro Chance110~ The reports are advisory innature and wherever fa~ible
shall be actedupon by theuniversity.
Boards of Studies
44. (1) For eachDeparbnent/Faculty, theuniversity shall establishaBoard of Study
which shall comprise the following:
(i) Senior most member ofthe academic community inthe Depar!mentiFaculty ,
concemed as the Chairman;
in) The next senior most member ofthe academic community inthe Department/
Faculty concemed as the %ce Chairman; and
(i] Three members of the Academic Community in the departmenflaculty as
members of the Board.
(2) The Chairman, Vice Chairmanand members ofthe Board will be n o m t e d
by the Pro Chancellor.
(3) The Board shall meet every quarter in a year and submit quarterly reports to
the Academic Council which shall consider the reports at the earliest and report to the
Governing and executive Councils.
(4) The reports of the Boards are advisory in character and mainly should relate
to academic and connected a d m i ~ s t d v e matters with the utmost aim of converting -
the DepartmentEaculty in to a Centre of Excellence.
(5) All other details relating to the conduct ofmeetings, functions etc., ofthe Boards
of studies, shall be as per regulations.
Inter se priority amongst Council, committees, boards etc.
45. (1)As farpossible, the Councils, Committees, Boards under this Act and the
ad hoc Committees that be constituted under regulations, shall function in harmony.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in thisAct or any regulationmade thereunder, any
conflict between the Councils, Committees, Boards under this Act shall be deemed to
have beenresolvedn favour ofthe Council or Committee or Board which has precedence
over the other as found in the following order:
(i) The Governing Council
u) The Executive Council
(iii) The Academic Counc~l
(IV) The Finance C o m t t e e
(v) The Boards of Studies
(vi) The ad hoc Committees
Chapter VI
Finance, Contract, Audit Etc,,.
No financial obligation on State Government
46. (1) This Act and the regulations that may be made thereunder shall not cast any -
financial obligation in any manner on the Government ofNagaland or its agencies.A.11
expenditure called for the implementation of this Act and the regulations shall be -
exclusively borne by the University.
(2) Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent the Government of Nagaland h m
contributingor giving agrant to the University forpromotingacademic excellence.
Funds of University
47. The University shall operate the following two hnds namely:
( 1 ) The Endowment Fund
(2) The General Fund.
' ' I immediately afterthe cornmencement ofthis Act, the University shall set up an
I~~IcIoLv,~. , , , .L Fund with Rupees One crore to begjn with, into which further anlounts, as -
cie!cinlined by the Governing Council shall be credited every year.
(2) The ! iniversity shall have pcxverrti invest the 5ndowment Fund in such manner
, I . , ,, wuay be prcsi!-ibed by regula!ic!ns.
3) The interest. dividends and o:'.ei- forms ol'yowths ofthe mon;:y from
. . 7L,,d,>-wnlent F~ind :lri ;!r:~:,:,!;~-;; .~:~'<~r;:~,~,i~;~., ,[:.. :>:~;,,!~.:ri$.$ <$c,, ~h;~! j , bc cIedj!f,:d
:o iiie iindowment Fund.
(4) When a resolution by the Trust or an Act for repeal of this Act by the
Nagaland Legislative Assembly for dissolution of the University is passed, all
moneys in the General Fund and all other receipts ofthe University on all other
counts, shall stand transferred to the Endowment Fund for exclusively applying
the Fund for the purposes of rehabilitating the students and others affected by
such dissolution:
Provided that the quantum of moneys in the Endowment Fund shall be reviewed
on a five yearly basis by the Governing Council and all the end of such review, if the
fund position is found to be reasonably comfortable, one-third of moneys in the
Endowment Fund may be withdrawn and credited to the General Fund for purposes of
developing the infrastructure of the University if two-thirds ofthe members of the
Governing Council vote in favour of such a proposal.
Provided further that no such transfer as in the first proviso shall be made once a
resolution or an Act for dissolving the University has been passed.
General Fund
49. (1) The University shall also set up a General Fund into which the following shall
be credited.
(i) Contributions and grants made by the Trust,
(ii) Contributions and grants made by the Government of Nagaland
(iii) Contributions and grants made by the University Grants Commission;
(iv) Contributions and grants made by the Central Government;
(v) Contributiors and grants made by other organizations in India and abroad,
subject to laws m force:
(vi) Bequests, donations, endowments or other grants made by private individuals
and organizations:
(4 Income received by the University on account of fees and other charges:
and
(vii) Amounts received &om any other source.
(2). The h d s shall be deposited in banking institution or held in shares securities.
debentures or in any other form as may be determined by regulations and as far as
possible they may held in such form which does notpose serious risks.
(3) The funds shall be operated exclusively for the purposes ofthe University m
s u ~ h manner as may be prescribed by regulations.
Funds for sponsored schemes
0 The conhihunons. funds amounts, g m t s received for a sponsored scheme shall
not he credited Lo the llniversity Fund h u t shall he kept separately and i ~ t ~ l i ~ c d
only for the purpose of the scheme. The staff required to execute the sponsored scheme
shall be mmited inacwrdance withthe terms and conditions stipulated by the sponsoring
Annual accounts and audit
5 1. (1) The AnnualAccounts ofthe University shall be prepared by the Finance Officer
under the directions of the executive Council.
(2) The accounts of the University, shall be audited every year by certified auditors
duly appointed by the executive Council.
(3) The annual accounts and the audit reports shall be first approved by the h c e
Committee before presented to the Governing and Executive Councils.
(4) The Executive Council and the Governing Council, in that order, consider the
annual accounts and audit reports and make recommendations in regard thereto for
Mer action by theFinance Committee which shall give anActionTakenReport to the
Governing and Executive Councils at the earliest.
Financial estimates
52. (1) The annual budget for a financial year shall be prepared by the Finance
Committee well before the commencement ofthe iinancial year.
(2) The budget will thereafter be considered by the Executive Council and then
M y approved by the Governing Council.
(3) Expenditure in excess of the budget in a financial year in extraordinary
circumstances shall be incurred only with the approval of the Executive Council.
(4) Such excess expenditure shall M e r be approved by the Governing Council
at the time of approving the annualbudget for the next financial year.
Execution of contracts
53. (1)All contracts relating to the management and administration ofthe University
shall bc expressed to have been made by the Executive Council. The Vice Chancellor
shall execute contracts above rupees ten lakhs and the Registrar shall do so in all
other cases. All contracts shall be executed with the prior approval of Pro
Chancellor.
(2)Nothing heremshall be deemed to prevent the Registrar, withihe prior approval
of the Pro Chancellor to delegate some of his contracting powers to the Financial
Officer.
Chapter VII
Recruitment and conditions of service of employees
Recruitment and conditions of service of employees
54. (1) Subjectto the provisions ofthisAcf all officers and employees oftheuniversity
shall be recruited under awritten agreement.
(2) Officers and employees shall hold the posts to which they are recruited as per
terms and conditions prescribedin regulations.
Preference to persons from Nagaland
55. (1) Persons who are ordinarily residents in the State ofNagaland shall be given
preference over others in the matter of recruitment to all posts in the University in the
State ofNagaland, subjectto fulfillment ofthe qualifications, terms andother conditions
of appointment prescribed inregulations.
(2) The Executive Council has a right to relax the qualifications, terms and other
conditions of appointmentto various posts in the University in favour of persons who
are ordinarily residents in the State ofNagaland without grossly compromising merit.
Chapter Vm
AnnualReport, Directive and Dissolution
Annual Report
56. (1) The Annual Report of the University shall be prepared by the Executive
Council and approved by the Governing Council. The Annual Report shall be sent
to the Chancellor who shall cause it to be laid before theNagaland Legislative
Assembly.
(2) Ifthe Universityhas off-campus inanother State or off-shore campus in another
country, the Annual reports s h d also be sent to the Government of the State or foreign
country.
Directives by State Government
57. (1) The Government ornagatand has powers to give directives to the University
if mismanagement, maladministration, indiscipline financial crisis and f d m to comply
with this Act and regulations made thereunder, come to notice of the Government of
Nagaland.
(2) The University shall comply with all the directives given to it by the Government
ofNagaland.
Dissolution
5 8. (1 ) If aresolution by the highest dec~sion making body of the Tmstpassed for the
dissolution of the University or a Bill for repeal of this Act is passed by the
Nagaland Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Governor o f N a g a l 4
for gross inability ofthe University to cany out its functions in accordancewith
this Act and regulations made thereunder, the University shall stand dissolved
within one year of the passing of the resolution or the Act.
Provided that any such resolution passed by the Trust may be rescinded by it
before the expity of one year h m the date of passing ofthe on& resolution.
(2) The dissolution shall not affect the pursuit of courses by students but no
further enrolment of students shall fake place from the date of passing of the
resolution or Act and if for any reason, such continued pursuit of courses by
students is not possible, the Trust shall take necessary steps for transferring
the studies of students to other institutions, organizations or Universities., m
consolation with UGC etc., or provide reasonable financial compensation in
lieu thereof, as may be determined by the Governing Council ofthe University:
(3) The moneys in the Endowment Fund of the University shall be exclusively
applled forthe purposes ofrehabilitatingthe students and others affected by
the dissolution ofthe University. .
(4) The State Government shall have overriding powers to monitor and ensure
the implementahon of the provisions in h s section and, in case of any failure
of the University to discharge its obligations, it this section and, in case of
any failure of the assets of the Universi$ at anytime, f o r m the obligations
either by itselfor by appointing an agency on its behalf.
(5) After all the obligations under this section have been met, the remaining
funds, assets and liabilities of the University shall stand b-ansferred to the
Chapter IX
Regulations
..
59. (1) All matters relating to the conduct of affairs of the University not expressly
provided for in this Act in details, shall be provided for in the regulations of
the university.
(2) The executive Council shall make all draft regulations.
(3) While making draft regulations which affect the powers, functions, authority
and other relating matters of officers, Councils, Committees, Boards,
Employees etc., of the University, the Executive Council shall provide an opportunity of
being heard to the affected parties.
(4)All draft regulations made by the Executive Council by majority shall have to
be approved by the Governing Council by two-thirds majority of members present
and voting for coming into affect.
(5).AU regulation appruved by the Governing Council shallbe notilied in appropriate
form
(6) A copy of the regulations shall be circulated to all concerned in the
University.
(7)Acopy of the regulations shall also be sent to the Chancellor, State and foreign
Government concerned.
(8)All regulations, as soon as made, shall be laid before theNagaland Legislative
Assembly which may annual the regulations by motions by simple majority within 90
days of laying.
(9) Ifthe regulations are annulled or amended by theNagaland Legislative Assembly,
they will be of no effect or amended effect, as the case may be, fiom the date of passing
of the motions for annulment or amendment
ChapterX
Miscellaneous
Accreditation and compliaace with laws
60. (1) Theuniversity shall seek obtainandretainaccreditationhmrespecmie national
accreditation bodies for all its courses and programmes of study, asrequiredunder the
University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and the University Grants Commission
BtablihentandMaintenance, of Standards inF'rivateUniversities) Regulations 2003,
as amended h m time to time.
(2) The Univenity shall obtainpriorpermission/recognition from bodies like All
IndiaCouncil offechnical Education, Bar Council of India, DistanceEducation Council.
Dental Council of India, IndianNursing Council, Medical Council of India, National
Council for teacher Education, Pharmacy Council of India etc., for its courses and
programmes of study.
(3) The University shall also comply withall other laws, desregdations in force in
regardto maintenance of educational and other standards in the University.
Acts not invalidated on ground of defect etc.,.
61. No act or proceeding of the University shall be invalidated merely on the
ground that a Council, Committee, Board or any other authority of the University
has not been duly constituted or there is a vacancy in such Council etc., or o ground of
any technical defect or demerit in this Act orregulations made thereunder or on ground
of any irregularity in service ofnotice of meetings etc.,.
Transitory Powers
62. ( I ) Until the Councils, Committees, Boards etc., and the officers and
employees of the University are established or appointed, the Vice Chancellor
with the assistance of the Registrar, with the prior approval of the Pro Chancellor,
discharge all the duties under this Act and no action taken by him shall be
questioqed on ground that the procedure laid down in this Act has not been
followed:
Provided that the transitory powers as aforesaid shall be available only for one
year &om the date of commencement of this Act.
Of doubts
63. (1)Nothing in tbisAct shall be conshed as b-dnsfeninghmfhe Tnutto theunivmity
any right of ownership or possession, if any, held over, or in respect of, the institutes
established by it other than the University established under this Act.
(2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of thisAct, the State
Government, may, by order, make suchprovisions, not inconsistent with the provisions
of this Act, as appear to it to be necessatyor expedient, forremoving the diaculties:
Provided that no order under sub-section (2) shall be made after the expiration of
aperiod of five years &om the commencement of this Act.
(3). Every order made under sub-section (2) shall, as soon as may be laid before
the Nagaland Legislative Assembly which annual or amend the orders by motions by
sirnplemajorifywithin 90 daysof laying.
(4) If the orders are annulled or amended by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly,
they wilI be of no effect or be of amended effect, as the case may be, &om the date of
passing ofthe motion for annulment or amendment.
Protection of acts
64. No suit, prosecution or order Iegal proceedings shall lie against, and no damages
shall be claimed kom the officers, Councils, Committees, Boards, Employees
and other authorities of the University in respect of anything done or purported
to have been done in good faith in pursuance of this Act or any regulation
made thereunder.
Schedule
(See Section 4)
1. Facultv of Environmental Sciences - "
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post Graduate
DiplomaslOmduateDiplo~nderGmduateDiplomas andCeficakswillbe conducted:
SL Abbreviation of the ' Explanation of the
No. Degrees Degrees
1. PhD /D. Lib. / D. Sc. Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Litt.1 Doctor of
(Full Tme / Part Time/ Science Emphasis: Ecology and Environment, Disaster
Extemdhtegated) Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Ecological
Philosophy, Fhlogical Tomism, Bio-Informatics,
Ornithoi~gy.
2. M.Phil Master of Philosophy (by research1 distance learning/
part time/ full time/ summer sequential programme).
Emphasis: Ecology and Environment, Disaster
Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Ecological
Philosophy, Ecological Tourism, Bio-Informatics,
Ornithology.
Master of Science / Master of Arts (by research I
distance learning / full time I part time/ summer
sequential progmmme).
Areas of Specidisation: Ecology and Environment
Disaster Management Sustainable Development
Pollution Control Environmental Education
Eco- Philosophy Eco-Tourism Environment
Communication Ornithology Political Ecology.
Bachelor of Science /Bachelor ofArts (by distance
learning I full time / part time). Ecology and
Environment Disaster management Sustainable
Development Pollution Control Environmental
EducationEco-Tourism Environment Communication
Ornithology
5. PGDiplomaDiploma Post Graduate Diploma(Wtime /part time / distance)
Diploma (full time / part time / distance) Areas of
Specialisation: Environmental Technologies Green
management Environmental Impact Assessment
Pollution Monitoring and Control Environment Laws
6. Certiiicate Certificate Courses (full time / p& time / distance) Areas
of Specialisation: Social Forestry:
2. Faculty of Social Sciences
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / G~aduate Diplomas / Under
Graduate Diplomas and Certificates will be conducted :
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the
No. Degrees Degrees
1. PhD / D. Litt. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of
(Full Time / Part Tmd Litemture Emphasis :HumanRights,
External /Integrated) Duties Education,ContlictResolution, Counsehg, Peace
Studies, Gandhian Studies, International Relatiom.
Master of Philosophy (by research 1 distance learning /
part time / full time / summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Human Rights, Duties Education, Conflict
Resolution, Counseling, Peace Studies, Gandhian
Studies, International Relations.
3. M.Sc/MA Master of Science / Master of Arts (by distance
learning / full time / part time/ summer sequential
programme.) Areas of Specialisation : Human Rights
Gandhian Studies/ThoughtAmbedkarThought Heritage
Management Criminology and Forensic Science
Developmental Studies Prayojanmulak Hindi Police
Administration Rural Development Entrepreneurship
Development Child Care and Development Women's
Studies Public Adminkkition Archaeology Cartogmphy
AsmCiWo~canCiWonAmaicanCiWon
Eurooean Civilization World Civilization Nehruvian
~ho&t ~ntellectual property ~ights South Asian Studies
West Asian Studies South East Asian Studies Central
Asian Studies Asian Studies Canadian Studies Japanese
Studies
4. MSW Master of Social Work
5. B.Sc-/BA Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts (by distance
learning / Full time 1 Part time). Areas of Specialization:
Human Rights Gandhian Studies /Thought Arnbedkar
Thought Heritage Management Criminology and
Forensic Science Developmental Studies
Prayojantnulak Hindi Police Administration Rural
Development Entrepreneurship Development Child
Care and Development Women's Studies
6. BSW Bachelor of Social Work
7. PGDiploma/Diploma Post Graduate Diploma (Full time / part time I
distance) Areas of Specialization : Consumer
Protection and Consumerism NGO Management
Cosmetology Correctional Administration
Development Administration
Certificate Courses (hll time /part time / distance)
Areas of Specialization : Sports Journalism Sports
Management Gender Justice
3. Faculty of Information technology
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas/ Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted :
SI. Abbreviation of Explanation of the
No. the Degrees Degrees
1. Ph.DID. Litt. / Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Litt.1 Doctor
D. Sc. (Full Time I of Science Emphasis : Computer Science,
Part T i e External Information Technology, Computer Applications,
Integrated) Information Science, Electronics and
telecommunication, Software Systems, Software
m e .
2. M.Phil Master of Philosophy (by research/ distance learmng/
part time / full time / summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Computer Science, Information
Technology, Computer Applications, Information
Science, Eleckonics and Telecommunication Software
Systems, Softwxe engineering.
M.Sc IMCA Master of Science 1 Master of Arts (by distance
learning 1111 time /part lime 1 summer sequential prog).
Areas of Specialiiation :
Master of Science (Information Technology) Master of
Science (Computer Sciences) Master of Science
(SoftwareEngineering) Master of Computer Applications
Bachelor of ScienceIBachelor of& (hy distance learning
/Ill timelpart time).
Areas of Specialization :
Bachelor of Computer Application bachelor of Science
(Wormation Technology) Bachelor of Science (Computer
Sciences) Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering)
5. PG DiplomalDiploma Post Graduate Diploma (full time /part time / distance)
Diploma (full time /part time 1 distance)
Areas of Specialization:
Information Technology Computer Techniques and
Informatics Systems Analysis and Design Database
management Systems Database Administration Web-
Design and Management.
6. Certificate Certificate Courses (full time /Part time1 d i s t a n c e )
Areas of Specialization : Date Communication and
Networking C Language, C t t Visual Basic JAVA
4. Faculty of Management Studies
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas / Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted :
S1. Abbreviation of Explanation of the
No. Degrees the Degrees
1. Ph.D/D.Litt./ Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Litt.
D. Sc. (Full Time I /Doctor of Science Emphasis :
Part Tune/ Management, Administration,
external / Integrated) Development HRD,
E n k p r e n d p , ~ o d Behavior, Commerce,
Marketing, Finance, Foreign Trade, Materials
managemen6 Indushial Managemenf BankMgt
Master ofPhilosophy (by research / distance lea&
part time / full time 1 summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Management, Administration,
3. MBA
Development, HRD, Entrepreneurship, Organizational
Behavior, Commerce, Marketing, Finance, Foreign Trade,
Materials Management, Industrial Managemenf Bank Mgt.
Master of Business Administration (by distance learning 1
Ml time I part time / summer sequential prog).
Areas of Specialization :
HRD, International Business, Marketing Management,
InformationTechnology, Financial Managemenf Health Care
and Hospital Administration, Rural Management,
Cooperative managemenf Insurance Mgt., Bank Mgt.
MIB Master of International Business
Mins. B Master of Insurance Business
MFC Master of F i c e and Control
MBE Master of Business Economics
M.Com Master of Commerce
MHRD Master of Human Resource Development
MHA Master ofHospita1 Administration
'MTA Master offourism A,' --inistration
M.Sc motel Mgt) Master of Science (Hotel Management)
BBA Bachelor of Business Administration (by distance learmng I
Mtimelparttime).
Areas of Specialization:
HRD, HRM, Entrepreneurship, Insuran~nsumnce, Fbml Marketing,
Finance, Adveaising, Tourism Small Businessmanagemenf
Bank M-ement,
14. BHMCT
15. BCAM
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Bachelor of Computer Aided Management (full time I part
time / distance)
Areas of Specialization:
Computer Assisted Management, Software
Systems, and management, Information Systems
and Management, Computers Inn Management, e-
Governance, Officer Automation, Management
Audit, Government in Business, Multinational and
Transnational Corporations, Export Management,
F i c i a l Management, HRD.
16. PG Diploma/Diploma Post Graduate Diploma (MI time /part time / distance)
Diploma (full time/ part time1 d i c e )
Areas of Specialization :
Agricultural Marketing, Pharmaceutical Marketing,
Export Marketing, Sales management, Marketing
Research Public Relations Management, HRN,
Insurance management, Cooperative management,
Financial Analysis, e-Commerce.
Certificate Courses (111 time /part time distance)
Areas of Specialization :
Business Process Outsourcing, Investment Analysis,
Production Management, Supply ChainManagement.
5. Faculty of Interfaith Studies
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas / Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted :
Sl. Abbreviation of Explanation of the
No. the Degrees Degrees
1. Ph.D ID. Litt. / Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Litt.
D. Sc. / Th. D/ / Doctor of Science/ Doctor of Theology /
DD(fUtime/ Doctor of Divinity Emphasis : Inter Religious
Patttime/extemal/ Integrated) Studies, Theological Studies, Divinity,
Religion and CuItute, Hinduism Buddhism, Jainism, Islam,
Christianity, Bahaism, Sikhism.
2. MPhil Master of Philosophy (by research /distance learing/
part time / full time 1 summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Inter-Religious Studies, Theological Studies,
Divinity, Religion and Culture, Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism, Islam, Christianity, Bahaism, Sikhism.
MasterofArts (by distanceleamingIfU timelparttime).
Areas of Specialisation :
InterfaithVedic Studies Comparative Religion World
Civilizafion Theology.
Bachelor ofArts (by distance learning/full time/part
time).
Areas of Specialisation :
Eco-philosophy and Eco-dharma Inter-Religious
Studies Theology
5. PGDiploma/Diploma Post GraduateDiplomao;'dtimelparttime/distance)
Diploma (full time /part time / distance)
Areas of Specialisation :
Vedanta Philosophy Vedic Philosophy Ancient Indian
Culture Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Jainism
Bahaism Zoroastrian Sikhism Confucians
6. C d c a t e Certificate Courses (MI time / Part time / distance)
Areas of Specialization :
Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Bahaism
Zoroastrian Sikhism Confucians
6 . Faculty of Engineering and Technology
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas / Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted :
S1. Abbreviation of Explanation of the
No. the Degrees Degrees
1 . Ph. D / D. Litt. / D. Sc. Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Litt. Doctor of
(Full Tine 1 Part Architecture., Civil, Construction,
Tie/ External 1 Electrical Electronics, Environmental, Integrated)
Mechanical, Computer, Information, Sciences, Bio-
Technology, Bio- Informatics, Bio-Engineering,
Chemical,Aeronautical, Dairy Technology, Genetics,
Leather, Marine, Paper and Pulp Technology, Rubber,
Textile, Polymer, Plastic, Petroleum, OilTechnology,
Software Fuel Ekgineering, Metall*cal
Engineering, Mining Engineering and Technology,
w t y m e e n h g .
Master of Philosophy (by research 1 distance learning1
Part time /full time 1 summer sequential programme)
Emphasis :Engineering and Technology, Architecture,
Civil, Construction, Electrical, Electronics,
Environmental, Mechanical, Computer, Information
Sciences, Bio-Technology, Bio-Informatics,Bio-
Engineering, Chemical Aeronautical, Dairy Technology,
Genetics, Leather, Marine, Paper and Pulp Technology, Rubber,
Textile, Polymer Plastic, Petroleum, Oil Technology, Software
Engineering, Fuel Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering,
Mming Engineering Nuclear Engmeering /Technology, Sugar
Engineering andTechnology, Quality Engineering.
3. M. Tech /ME I Master of Technology/ Master of
M.Sc Engg. / Engineering 1 Master of Science
M. Arch. (Engmeering) /Master ofArchitecture (by full time /part time I
DLP).
Areas of Specialisation :
Engineering and Technology Architecture, Civil Engineering /
Construction Engineering Electrical and / Electronics 1
Telecommunication Engg. Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Computer /Information Sciences and
Engineering Bio- Technology Bio-Informatics Bio- Engineering
Chemical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Dairy
Technology Genetics Leather Technology Printing Technology
Marine Engineering Paper and Pulp Technology Rubber
Technolow -
Textile Technology PolperEngheering PMcEngin- PetroleumEngineering
Oil Technology Software Engineering Fuel Engineering -. - - -
Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Nuclear
Engineering /Technology Sugar Engineering and Technology
Quality Engineering.
4. B.Tech/BE/
Sc. Engg. Bachelor offechnology, Bachelor of B. Engineering, Bachelor
of Science Engineering (by distance learning / full time / part
time).
Areas of Specialization:
Aeronautical Engineering Agricultural Engineering
Architechrre Engineering Automobile Engineering Bio-Medical
Engineering Bio-Technology Chemical Engineering Civil
Engineering Computer Engineering Dairy Technology
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Enrgy
Engineering Environmental Engineering Fire Engineering Gew
Informatics Marine Engineering Pulp and Paper Technology
Information Technology Minin Engineering Petroleum
Engineering Production / Industrial Engineering Sugar
Technology Textile Technology
PG Diploma/Diploma Post Graduate Diploma (full time /Part time/ Distance)
Diploma (full time / part time/ d i c e )
Areas of Specialization:
Environment Friendly Architecture Landscaping
Regional Planning Transportation Engineering
Automobile Engineering Earthquake Engineering
Drilling Engineering Fermentation Technology Food
Science and Technology Remote Sensing Geo-
Informatics Hill Area Development Maintenance
Engineea Embedded Technology.
Certificate Courses (full time / Part time/ distance)
Areas of Specialization:
~eogra~h i& ~nformation system ~ ~ d r o l o ~ ~ n t e m e t
and Website Management Jewellery Design and
Faculty of Oriental Medicine
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas/ Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certijicates will be conducted:
S1.
No.
1.
Abbreviation of Explanation of the
the Degrees Degrees
Ph.D /D.Litt. / D.Sc. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Litt. / Doctor of
(Full Time / Science Emphasis : Naturopathy,
Part TimeExtemal l Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Indian Systems of
Integrated) Medicine, Homeopathy, Alternative Complementary,
Polypathic, Integrated and Energetic Medicine.
M. Phil Master of Philosophy (by researchi distance learning/
part time /full time/ summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani,
Siddha, Indian Systems of Medicine, Homeopathy,
Alternative Complementaq,Polypathc, Integratul and
Energetic Medicine.
Master of Science (by full time /Part time/ DLP).
Areas of Specialization:
Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Indian
Systems of Medicine, Homeopathy, Alternative
Complementary, Polypathic, Integrated and Energetic
Medicine.
Doctor of Medicine Ayurveda Homeopathy naturopathy
Bachelor of Science (by distanceleaming/Utime/@time).
Areas of Specialization:
Naturopathy Yogic Sciences Ayurveda Unani
6. BAMS Bachelor ofAyurvedic Medicine and Surgery
7. BHMS Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Diploma Post Graduate Diploma (full time / part time / distance)
Diploma (W time /part time /distance)
Areas of Specialization :
Allopathy (Perhaps Allopathy), Absent Healing,
Acupressure, Acupuncture,Agnihotra, Akabane, Alexander
Technique (Better Posture), Aerial Therapy, Anthrosophical
Medicine, Aromatherapy, Art Therapy, Astropathy, Aura
Therapy, Auricular Therapy, Autogenic Training,
Autosuggestion, Aversion Therapy, Ayurveda, Bach
Remedies, Bates Method (Improving Eyesight), behavioural
Therapy, Biochemic, Bioenergetics Therapy, Biofeedback,
BiorhythmsBio-Tm-mission, Brahmini Chikitsa, Chandsi
Chikitsa, Charismatic Healing (prayer), Chiropractic (Pain
Relieving), Cognitive Theliipy, Colour Therapy,CellTherapy,
Copper Therepy, Co-counseling, Cranial Osteopathy,
Cupping, Cymatics, Cromopathx Colonic irrigation, Conybio
FIR (Ear Infra Red), Dance Movement Therapy, Diet
Therapy, Doctrine of Signatures, Douching, Dowsing,
Electro Therapy, Electro-Convulsive Therapy, Eurhythmy,
Erotic Healing, Electm Homeopathy, Ecological Medicine,
Energetic Medicine, faith Healing, Fasting, Feldenkrais
Method, Feng-Shui, FloatationTherapy, Fluoridation, Folk
Medicine, Fruits and Vegetable, Therapy, Fired Therapy,
Galacto Therapy, Gem Essence Therapy, Gestalt Therapy,
Hair Transmission Therapy, Hellenvork, Herbal Medicine,
Homeopathy, Humanistic Psychology, Hydro Therapy,
Hypno Therapy, Harpatopathy, Hello Therapy, Holistic
Medicine, Hilarious Laughter Therapy, Immunapathy,
Inhalalion Therapy, hidology, Inner and SelfHealing, Ionisation
Therapy, Jogging, J J Dechane's Harbo Mineral Therapy,
Kinesiology, Kirlian Photogapby, Keni's Charhatic Karishma,
Laughmg, Liquorice, Light Therapy, Manipulative Therapy,
Meditation, Megavitamin Therapy, Magneto Therapy,
Mesmerism, Metamorphic Technique, Melos's Medicare, Miasm
Theory, Moxibustion, Mud Therapy, Music Therapy, Massage
Therapy, Naturopathy, Nyasa Healing, Orgone Therapy,
Orthomolecular Medicine, Osteopathy I Skull Osteopathy,
Polarity Therapy, Primal Therapy, Psionic Medicine, Poison
Therapy, Positive Thinking Therapy, Psycho Therapy, Pyramid
Power, Radio Therapy, Rakchashi Chikitsa (Therapy),
Reflexology, ReichianThempy, R e i i RogerianTherapy, R o k
Sauna Bath, Sex Therapy, Shiatsu, Shruti Chikitsa, Silva Method,
Somatography, Sound Therapy, Spas, Spiritual, Healii, Stool
Therapy, Sleep Therapy, Surgery, Sun Therapy. Tai Chi-Chuan
(MeditationinMotion), Theatre Therapy, TTransmissionTherapy,
TurkishBath, Thalassotherapy, Tanra MantraYantra Therapy,
Zbetan Medicine, Transactional Therapy Touch Therapy, Urine
ThempyJJnani or 'Iibbi Hikmaf Ulmund T h e r a p y , V i o n
Therapy, Voice Therapy,Vibration Therapy, Yoga, ZanIZen
Garden (Buddhist Path to Self-discovery), Zone Therapy.
9. Certificate Certificate Courses (M time/ Part /time I Distance)
Areas of Specialization:
Reiki, Rogerian Therapy, Rolfing, Sauna Bath, Sex Therapy,
Shiatsu, Shruti Chikitsa, SilvaMethod, Somatography, Sound
Therapy, Spas, Spiritual Healing, Stool Therapy, Sleep Therapy,
Surgery, Sun Therapy, Tai-Chi-Chuan (Meditation in Motion),
Theatro Therapy, Transmission Therapy, Turkish Bath,
Thalassotherapy, Tanra Mantra Yantra Therapy, Tibetan
Medicine, Tmnsactional Therapy TouchTherapy, Urine Therapy,
Unani or Tibbi Hikmat, Ultrasound Therapy, Visualisation
Therapy, Voice Therapy, Zone Therapy.
10. Faculty of Modern Medicine
The Following post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas1 Graduate Diplomas1 Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificated.
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1. Ph.DlD. Sc. Doctor of Philosophy1 Doctor of Science
(Fd timeIPart T i e 1 Emphasis : Medicine, Surgery Dental
External /Integrated) Science, Hospital Administration.
2. MD/MS/ M.Sc. Doctor of Medicine /Master of Surgery I Master of
Science Emphasis Anaesthesiology, Anatomy.
Ayurvedl Siddha, Bacteriology, Biochemistry,
Biophysics Blood Transfusion Cardiology Child Health
0ph&ology, ~onmunity~ealthAdmn., ~omm~rjty
Medicine, Dermatology, Dermatology (including
3. Graduate
Leprosy & Venereal Diseases), Dermatology &
Venereology, ENT, Family Medicine, Forensic
Medicine & Toxicology, Genemlmed. &Therapeutics,
Goriatric medicine, General Surgery, Homoeopathy,
Hospital Admmn., Human Physiology, Leprosy,
Medical General Surgery, Mecine & Therapeutics,
Microbiology, Microbiology (Physical), Midwifery,
Midwifery & Gynae, Neurology, Nuclear Medicine,
Obstetrics & Gyneocology and Diseases ofNew Bom,
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Health,
Otorhinotaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics,
Pediatrics, Pathology, Pathology & Bacteriology,
Pharmacology, Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation,
Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Physiology,
Preventive and Social Medicine, Psychiatry,
Psychological Medicine, Radio Diagnosis, Radiology,
Radiopathy, Radio Therapy, SiddhaSh and VD, Skin
Diseases, Surgery, Transfusion Medicine, Tropical
Medicine, Tubersulosis Tuberculosis & Chest
Diseases, Tuberculosis & Respimtory Diseases, Unani,
Venereology, Venereology & Leprosy, MD (Ay), MDs,
MHA/MHM, Moth., MPharm (Ay. Master of Public
Health(MPH). Master ofPhysiotherapy (MPT)
M%BS
BDS
B. Pharm
9. Faculty of Paramedical Studies
The following post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas /Under Graduate Diplomas and
certificates will be conducted:
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1 . Ph.D/Dsc. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Science
(Full time /Part T i e Emphasis : Physiotherapy, Occupational
ExtemalIIntegrated) Therapy, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Medical
Laboratory Technology Ophthalmology, Hospital
Ahjnishation.
2. MD/M.Sc. Doctor of Medicine / Master of Science Emphasis :
Anatomy, Applied Nutrition, Audio logy & Speech
Therapy, Bacterial, Biochem, Bio-Physics, Biostat,
Blochem Clinical, Bioteh, Communication, Dental
Materials, Drug Assay, Embryology & Histology,
Epidemiology, Genetics, Helminthology, Hospital Admn.,
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Medical Biotech,
Medical Entomology, Medical Software, Medical Tech,
Medical Biochem, Medicinal Plants, Medicine, Medical
Lab Tech, Microbiol,Nursing, Occupational Therapy,
Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology,
psychiatric Nursing, Radiational Phy, Speech &
Hearing, Sports Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy,
Optometry, Radiology.
3. Graduate
BMLT
BMR
BMRT
BMRSc
BNMT
BNYS
B Optometry (Clinical)
BOA
BPharrn
BSclPT, OT/BPT/Physio/BOT
BSc (Audiology& Speech Therapy)
Rehabilitation
BRTT
BSLH
BSc Anesthesia, 4ppliedAudiology & SpeechRehabilitation,
Ophthalmic Techniques, Physical Therapies, Allied
Health Sciences, Anatomy, Biochem, Hearing &
Speech, Hospital Admn, Human Biology, Medical
Microbial, Med. Tech. In Radiography, Paramedical,
Medical Lab Tech, Medical Tech.; Medical Tech.
Radiotherapy, Medical Radiology, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy1 Physiotherapy, Operational
Theatre Tech, PhysicianAsstt, Prosthetics & Orthotics.
11. Faculty of Law
The Following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas1 Graduate Diplomas1 Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted:
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of d.he Degrees
No. Degrees
1 . Ph. DlD.Litt. 1 LL.D Doctor of Philosophy lDoctorofLitt./~)octorofLaws
(Full Time /Part time1 Emphasis : Constitution and AdminislmtionLaw,
External I Integrated) Labour Laws, Public Law and Governance, Human
Rights Laws, Income Tax Laws, IPR Laws, Corporate
Laws, Envitonmental Law, International Law.
2. M.Phil Master ofPhilosophy (by research/ distance learning!
part time full time / summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Constitutional and Administrative Law,
Labour Laws, Public Law and Governance, Human
Rights Laws, IncomeTax Laws, IPRLaws, Corporate
Laws, Environmental Law, International Law.
Masters Degree
3. LLM Master of Laws
(by 111 time I part time I DLP).
4. MBA,LLM Master of Business Administration, Integrated with
Master of Laws (by distance learning / full time 1 part
time).
Bachelor's Degree
5. LL.B Bachelor of Laws
6. BA.LL, B Bachelor o f h integrated with Bachelor of Laws
7. B.Sc., LL.B Bachelor of Science integrated with Bachelor of Laws
8. BBA, LL.B Bachelor of Business Administration integrated with
bachelor of Laws.
9. PG Diploma/Diploma Post Graduate Diploma (full time/ Part time / distance)
Diploma (full time I part time / distance)
Areas of Specialization:
Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Corporate
Law, Constitutional Law, Tax Laws, Human Rights
Law, intellectual Property Law, Constitutional Law,
Industrial Law, Business Laws, Labour Laws.
10. Faculty of Education
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas1 Graduate Diplomas/ Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted:
S1. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1. Ph. D/D.Litt. /D.Sc. Doctor ofPhilosophy / Doctor of Litt. / Doctor of
(Full time / Part time/ Science Emphasis : Educational Planning and
External /Integrated) Administration, Physical Education, Educational
technology, Guidance and Counseling, Special
Education, Sports Education, Vocational Education,
~ l e m e n h y Education, re-~ery and ~inder~arten
education, Chi!? Education, Secondary Education,
Technical Education, Yogic Education.
Master of Philosophy (by research 1 distance learning1
part timelfd time/ Summer sequential programme.
Emphasis : Educational Planmng andAdministration,
Physical Education, Educational, Educational
~eihnology, Guidance and Counseling, Special
education, Sports Education, Vocational Education,
~lementiuy Education, re-~urse~ and Kingergarten
education, Child Education, Secondary Education,
Technical Education, Yogic Education.
3. M.Ed Master of Education (full time Part time / DLP).
4. MA (Edu Planning Master of& (Educational Planning &
&Admn.) Administration) (by full tiem/ Part time 1 DLP).
5. MPEd Master of Physical Emcation *by full time / part time
/ DLP).
6. MSportsEd. Master of Sports Education. '
7. MSM Master of Sports management
8. B.Ed Bachelor of education (by full time /Part time/ DLP).
S1.
No.
1.
BA.B.Ed Bachelor ofArts integrated with Bachelor of education
(by full time / part time / DLP).
B.SC., B.Ed Bachelor of Science integrated with Bachelor of Edn.
BBA. B. Ed Bachelor of Business Administrationlntegrated with
Bachelor of Education.
BPEd Bachelor of Physical Education
BA, BPEd Bachelor ofArts integrated with Bachelor of Physical
edn.
B.Sc., BPEd Bachelor of Sceince integrated with bachelor of
Phy.Edn.
BBA, BPEd. Bachelor of Bus;nessAdminis&ation integrated with
Bachelor of Physical Education.
B. Sports Ed. Bachelor of Sports Education.
Faculty of Media Studies
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate DipIomasI Graduate Diplomas / Under Graduate Diplomas and
Ceitificates will be conducted:
Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
Degrees
Ph.D / D.Litt. / D. Sc. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Litt. / Doctor of
(~LIII B~neIPart time/ Science Emphasis :Journalism and Mass
External / Integrated Communication, News Reading and Broadcasting,
reporting, Public Relations, Corporate
Communications, Cyber Journalism, Rural
Communication, Technical Writing, Wed Journalism,
Photo Journalism.
2. Phil Master of Philosophy (by research /Distance learning/
Part time full time/ summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Journalism and Mass Communication,
News Reading and Broadcasting, Reporting, Public
Relations, Corporate Communications, Cyber
Journalism, R d Communication, Technical Writing,
Web Journalism, Photo Journalism.
3. M . S c IMJMC I Master ofArts / Master of Science / Master
MMedS/MPR of Journalism and Mass Communication/ Master of
Media Studies / Master of Public Relations (by full
time / Part time / DLP).
Areas of Specialization :
Media Studies. Journalism and Mass Communication,
Advertising and Public Relations, News Agency
Journalism. Broadcast Journalism. Print Media
Communication, Electronic Media, Web Media, Cyber
Media, Photo Joumalkm,Act& Directing,Anchoring,
Editing, Production for Electronic Media, TV and
Channel Production, Sports Journalism.
4. BJMC I BAJB Sc. Bachelor of Journalismand Mass
/BPR/ B MedS Communicalion, /Bachelor ofArts /Bachelor of Science
/BachelorofPublicrelatians/bachelorofMed Studies
(by distance learning / full time 1 Part time).
Areas of Specialization:
Media Studies, Joumalismand Mass Communication,
Advertising and Public Relations, News Agency
Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Print Media
Communication, Electronic Media, Web Media, Cykr
Media, Photo Journalism,Actin& Diecling,Anchoring,
Editing, Production for Electronic Media, TV and
Channel Production, Sports Journalism.
13. Faculty of Dance, Drama and Music
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas / Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted :
SL Abbreviationof the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
DiD.Litt. Doctor of Philosophy 1 Doctor of Litt.
(Full time /Part Tune / Emphasis : Bharalnatyam, kathak, Dramatics, Folk
External / Integrated) Music, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Music, Ballet,
Kuchipudi Dance, Karnataka Music, Kathakali,
Manipm Dance, Music Appreciation, Mohimyattam,
Odissi Dance, Tabla, Vocal Music, Folklore,
Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Indian Theatre.
Master of Philosophy (by researchldistance learning/
part time/full time 1 summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Dramatics, Folk
music, Indian Classical Dance, Indian Music, Ballet,
Kuchipudi Dance, Karnataka Music, Kathakali,
Manipuri Dance, Music Appreciation, Mohiniyattam,
Odissi Dance, Tabla, Vocal Music, Folklore,
InstrumentaLMusic, Performing Arts, IndianTheatre,
Ravindra Sangit, Sitar, Stringed Instrument, Flute,
Computer Music.
Master's Degree
3. MMus Master of Music
4. MDance/MA@ance) ~ & e r of dance 1 Master ofArts (Dance)
5. Master ofDramal Master of Drama I Master ofArts (Drama)
MA -1
6. MPA Master of Performing Arts
Bachelor's Degree
7. BMus. Bachelor of Music
8. BPA Bachelor offerforming Arts
9. BDance Bachelor of Dance
10. BDmma Bachelor of Drama
11 . BA (Music / Dance / Bachelor ofArts (Music IDanceDrama)
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14. Faculty of Fine Arts
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Craduate Diplomas / Graduate Diplomas / Under Graduate Diplomas and
Ceficates will be conducted:
S1. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No Degrees
1. Ph.D/D.Litt. /D.Sc. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Litt. /Doctor of
(Full Tune/Part Tmd Science Emphasis : Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture,
External /Integrated) Visual Art, Critical Curation, Critical History in Art,
Drawing and Painting, Graphic Arts, Interior Design,
Plastic Arts, Textile Design, Exhibition Design, Event
Management, Pottery.
Master of Philosophy (by research /distance l e a d
part time1111 timeIsummer sequential programme).
Emphasis: Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Visual Art,
Critical Cmtion, CriticalHistory inArt, Drawing and
Painfin& GraphiArts,InteriorDesiiPlasficArts,Tde
DesigqExhibitim Design, Event Management, Po*.
3. Master's Degree
MFA Master of fine Arts
4. MA(FiieArts) Master ofArts (Fine Arts)
15. Faculty of FashionTechnology and Cosmetology
The following post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas I Graduate Diplomas /Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted :
S1. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1. Ph. D/D.Litt./D.S. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Litt./Doctor of
(Full T i e /Part Tme/ Science Emphasis : Fashiontechnology. Fashion
External / Integrated) Science, Beauty Science, Cosmetology, Cosmetics,
Depo~Technologies for pollution Conk01 i n T d e
Manufacturing, Costume Des~gning, Jewellery
Designing, Accessory Designing, Footwear Designing,
Body Building, Beaty Care and Health Services, Gym
Management, FashionDevelopment.
Master of Philosophy (by research/ distance learning1
parttime/fidItime/ summer sequentialprogmnme).
Emphasis : FashionTechnolo~, Fashion Science, beauty
Science, Cosmetology, Cosmetics, Depolluting
Technologies for Pollution Control in Textile
Miin- CostwneDesignhg, JewelleryDesigning
Accessory Designing, Footwear Designing, Body
Building, Beauty Care and health Services, Gym
hhagement, FashionDevelopment, Computer Added
Textile Design, Cosmetics and Perfumery Technology.
3. Master's Degrees
MFT Master of FashionTechnology.
Bachelor's Degrees
B.Tech (Agri.Engg.)
B. Sc. (AG)
BVSc&AH
B.Tech (Dairy Tech)
B.Sc.
Master of Engineering / Master of Technology
(Agricultuml Engbeering).
Master ofveterinary Science &Animal Husbandry
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Master of Fisheries Science
Master of Science with specialization in Agricultural
Business Management, Agricultural, Engineering,
Agricultuml BieTechnology,Agricultuml Economics,
Agricultural Extension,AgriculturaI Micro-Biology,
Agricultural Meteorology, Agricultural Statistics,
Agricultural Marketing, Agronomy, Animal Science,
Animal Husbandry, Cooperative and Banking, Dairy
Technology, Horticulture, Food Science, Sericulture,
Entomology, Pomology, Fisheries Science, Genetic and
Plant Breeding, Medicinal Plants, Wood Science,
Forestry.
Bachelor offechnology (Agricultural Engineering).
Bachelor of Science (Agriculture)
Bachelor of veterinary Science andhima1 Husbandry
Bachelor of Technology @aj. Technology)
Bachelor of Science with speciahtioninAgriculhuaI
Business Management, Agricultural, ~n&eer in~ ,
Agr i cu ld Bio-Technology,Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Micro-Biology,
Agricultural Meteorology, Agricultural Statistics,
Agricultural Marketing,Agronomy, Animal Science,
Animal Husbandry, Cooperative and Banking, Dairy
Technology, Horticulture, Food Science, Sericulture,
Entomology, Pomoloa, F i e r i a Science, Genetic and
Plant Breeding, Wood Science, Forestry.
17. Faculty of Science
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas 1 Graduate Diplomas1 under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted:
S1. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1. Ph.D/D.Litt./D.Sc. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Litt./Doctor of
(Full TmdPart Tie/ Science Emphas'i :Actuarial Science,Agm-Chemicals
External Ihtegrated) and Fertilizers, Applied Nutrition, Astrology, Bio-
Statistics, Bio-technology, Botany, Child Care, Bio-
Chemistry, Criminology, Defense Studies, Ecology and
Environment, Energy, Floriculture, Food Science,
Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Home
Science, Military Science, Paste Control, Petro
Chemicals, Sanitary Science, Hygiene, Climatology,
Bio-Informatics, Geo-Informatics, Oceanography,
Museum Studies, Seeds Science and Technology,
SportsMedicine, Sports Science, Tribal Development,
Population Studies.
Master ofphilosophy (byresearchklishce 1-
time/ full timdsummer quentApr0gtamme)Emphasis
: Actuarial Science, Agro-Chemicals and Fertilizers,
Applied Nutrition, Astrology, Bio-Statistics, Bio-
Technology, Botany, Child Care, Bio-chemistry,
Criminology, Defense Wes,EmlogyandEnvironmenf
Energy,Horiculture,Fe,FoodScience, G d c s , Geopphy,
Geology, Geophysics, Home Science, Militay Science,
Paste Control, Petro Chemicals, Sanitary Science,
Wgiene, Climatology,Bio-Informatics, WInfonnatics,
Oceanography, Museum Studies, Seeds Science and
Technology, Sports Medicine, Sports Science, Tribal
Developmenf Population Studies.
3. Master's Degrees M.Sc. Master of Science with specialization inActuaria1
Science, Agro-Chemicals and Fertilizers, Applied
Nutrition, Astrology, Bio-Statistics, Bio-Technology,
Botany, Child Care, Bio-Chemistry, Criminology,
Defense Studies, Ecology and Environment, Energy,
Floriculture, Food Science, Genetics, Geography,
Geology, Geophysics, Home Science, Military Science,
Paste Control, Petro Chemicals, Sanitary Science,
Hygiene, Climatology, Bio-Informatics, Geo-
Informatics, Oceanography, Museum Studies, Seeds
Scienceand technology, Sports Medicine, Sports
Science, Tribal Development,Population Studies, Yogic
Science, Wildlife, Toxicology.
4. Bache1or'sDegreesB.S~. Bachelor of Science with specialization in Actuarial
Science, Agro-Chemicals and Fertilizers, Applied
Nutrition, Astrology, Bio-Statistics, Bio-Technology,
Botany, Child Care, Bio-Chemistry, Criminology,
Defense Studies, Ecology and Environment, Energy,
Floriculture, Food Science, Genetics, Geography,
Geology, Geophysics, Home Science, h4ilitaq Science,
Pasts Control, Petro Chemicals, Sanitary Science,
Hygiene, Climatology, Bio-Informatics, geo-
Informatics, Oceanography, Museum Studies, Seeds
Science and technology, Sports Medlclne Sports
Science, Tribal Development, Population Studies, Yogic
Science, W~ldlife, Toxicology.
18. Faculty of Emerging Science and technology
The following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate DiplodGraduate Diplomaflnder Graduate Diplomas and Cediicates
will be conducted:
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1. Ph.D /D.Litt./D. Sc. Doctor of Philosophy / Doctor of Litt.1
(Full time !Part time! Doctor of Science Emphasis :
ExtemaUhtegrated) Physiognomy, Strategic Studies. Forensic Science,
Geographical Information System, Defense Studies
Genetics, Astrology, Futurology, Interior Decoration,
Waste Management and recycling, Tribal Development,
Astronomy, Ecological Philosophy, Intellectual
Property Rights, Polypathy, Printing and Publishing
Science Yoga and Naturopathy, Depolluting
Technologies, Disaster Education, Sustainabity, Total
Quality Management, Aesthetics.
2. M. Phil Master of Philosophy (by researchi distance leaning/
part timelfull time/ summer sequential programme).
Emphasis : Physiognomy, Strategic Studies. Forensic
Science, Geographical Information System, Defence
Studies, Genetics, Astrology, Futurology, Interior
Decoration, Waste Management and Recycling, Tribal
Development, Astronomy, Ecological Philosophy,
Intellectual Property Rights, Polypathy, Printing and
Publishing Science,YogaandNaturopathy, Depolluting
Technologies, Disaster Education, Swtaimbility, Total
Quality Management, Aesthetics, Andragogy, Police
Administration, Manuscriptology, Armament
Technology, Bio-Fertilizers, Bio-Gas Development,
Voluntary Action, Furniture Technology, Gem Testing
and Art Lapidary, Lerynology and Otology,
Lexicography, Econography, Nano Technology.
3. Master's Degrees Master of Science/ Master of Technology
M.Sc. /M. Tech in the above mentioned subjects and areas.
4. Bachelor's Degrees B.Sc. Bachelor of Science in the above mentioned subjects
and areas.
19. Faculty of Language Studies
The Following Post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas/ Graduate Diplomas/ Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates will be conducted:
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
I . Ph.DID.Litt.iD.Sc. Doctor of Phtlosophy /Doctor of Litt.1
(Full time / Part time/ Doctor of Science Emphasis : Linguistics,
External /Integrated) Enghsh, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Japanese,
Arabic, Korean, Burmese, Cantonese, Portuguese,
Dutch, Swise, Swedish, Danish, Greek, Latin,
Armenian, Italian, Persian, Syrac, Turkish, Bhasha
Indonesia, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak, HungariaqPoIish,
Hebrew, Mongolian, Tibetan, Hindi, Sansluit, Pali,
Prakrit, Ao, Konyak, Tenyidie, Sumi Lotha and other
Naga languages, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. Urdu,
Punjabi, Sindhi, Assamese, Bengali,Marathi, Oriya,
Gujarati, Malayalam,. Do*, Kashmiri, Manipuri,
Konkani, Nepali, Bhojpuri, Bodo Garo, Khasi,Mathili,
Mizo, Rajasthani, Santhati,
Master of Philosophy (by research/ distance learning/
part time 1 full time / summer sequential programme).
Eknphasis : Lmgudcs,Engh& Spanish, French, Russian,
German. Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Burmese,
Cantonese, Portuguese, Dutch, Swiss, Swedish, Danish,
greek, Latin, Armenian, Italian, Perisian, Syriac,
Turkish Bhasha Indonesia, Bulgarian, Czech, Slovak,
Hun- Pol& Hebrew, M o n g o h Tibetan, Hindi,
Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit,Ao, Konyak, Angami, Seema,
Lotha, Tamil, Temil, Telugu, Kannada. Urdu,
Punjabi,Sindhi, Assamese, Bangali, Marathi, Oriya,
Gujarati, Malayalam, Dogri, Kashmiri, Manipuri,
Konkani, Nepali, Bhojpuri, bodo, Garo, Khasi,
Maithili, Mizo, Rajasthani, Santhali.
3. Master's Degree Master o f h s with specialization in the
MA subjects mentioned above.
4. Bachelor's Degree BA Bachelor ofArts with specialization inthe subjects
mentioned above.
5. PG Dip./Diploma Post Graduate Diploma I Diploma in the subjects
mentioned above.
20. Faculty of library and information Science
The following post Doctoral, Doctoral, Master's Bachelor's Degrees, Post
Graduate Diplomas 1 Graduate Diplomas 1 Under Graduate Diplomas and
Certificates willbe conducted:
SI. Abbreviation of the Explanation of the Degrees
No. Degrees
1. Ph. D /D. Litt. 1 D.Sc. Doctor of Philosophy /Doctor of Litt.1
(Full time /Part time1 Doctor of Science Emphasis : Library
ExtemalIIntegrated) Science, Documentation, Information Science,
Cataloguing, Library Management, Books and
Periodicals Procurement, Book Reviews, Printing and
Publications research.
Master of Philosophy (by research1 distance learning/
part time/ full timelsummer sequential programme).
Emphasii : Libmy Science Docume&dion Information
Science, cataloguing, Library Management, Books and
Periodicals Procurement BookReviews, Printing and -
Publications research
3. Master's Degree Master of Library Science1 Master of
MLSc. MLISc. Library and Information Science.
4. Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Library Science1 Bachelor of
BLSc/BLISc Library and Information Science
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