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ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY (NAGALAND) ACT, 2016 

(NAGALAND ACT No.6 OF 2016) 

Received the assent of the Governor of the Governor of Nagaland on 

28.11.2016 and published in the Nagaland Gazette extraordinary dated 19t) 

Dec.2016 
An 
Act 

to establish and incorporate a Private University in the State with 

emphasis on providing high quality and industry relevant education in the 

areas of Accounting, Financial Analysis and Management, Business 
Management, Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, Agriculture, 

Architecture, Law, Education, Medical Science and related areas approved 
by University from time to time, sponsored by the DM1 Foundation, 
Nagaland and provide for the matters connected therewith or incidental 
thereto. 

WHEREAS the establishment of a Private University can be done only 
through an Act 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 Sixty-sixth 
year of the Republic of India as follows: 

ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY (NAGALAND) 
Arrangement of clauses 

PREAMBLE 
	

Page No. OS 
Chapter I Preliminary 

1. Short title and Commencement 05 

2. Definitions 05 

Chapter II Establishment, Objectives, POWERS AND Functions of the University 

3. Establishment of the University 07 

4. University not to be entitled to financial assistance 08 

5. Constituent and Affiliated College 08 
6. Objectives of the University 08 

7. Powers and Functions of the University 10 

Chapter III Admission, Discipline, Honorary Degrees and Withdrawal of Degrees 

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8. Secular Character of the University 11 

9. Eligibility of Admission 12 

10 Residence of Students 12 

11.  Discipline 12 

12.  Award of Certificate, Diplomas and Degrees Etc. 12 

13.  Award of Honorary Degrees 12 

14.  Withdrawal of Certificates, Diplomas Etc. 12 

is. Teaching and Curriculum 12 

Chapter IV Officers of the University 
16. Officers of the University 13 

17. The Visitor 13 

18. The Chancellor 13 

19. The Pro chancellor 14 

20. The Vice Chancellor 14 

21. Deans of Faculties 15 

22. Registrar 15 

23, Finance Officer 15 

24.  Other Officers 15 

Chapter V Authorities, Councils, Committee and Boards of the University 
25.  Authorities, Councils, Committee and Boards of the University 16 

26. Board of Governors and its Powers 16 

27. Board of Management 17 

28. Academic Council 17 

29. Finance Committee 17 

30. Other Authorities 18 

31. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy 18 

Chapter VI Statutes and Ordinances 
32 Statutes 18 
33. Making of Statutes 19 

34. Power to amend Statues 19 

34. Ordinances 19 

36. Making of Ordinances 20 

37. Power to amend Ordinances 20 

Chapter VII Finance, Contract, Audit, Etc. 
38. Endowment Fund 20 
39. General Fund 20 
40. Development Fund 22 
41. Maintenance of Fund 22 
42. Transitional provisions 22 
43. Annual 22 
44. Account and Audit 23 

Chapter VIII Miscellaneous 
45. Conditions of service of employees 23 
46. Disciplinary procedure 23 
47. Right to appeal 23 
48. Provident fund and pension 23 
49. Disputes as to constitution of the University authorities and bodies 24 

50. Constitution of the committees 24 

51. Filling of casual vacancies 24 

52. Protection of action taken in good faith 24 

53. Mode of proof of the University record 24 

54. Dissolution of the University 24 

55. Expenditure of the University during dissolution 25 

56. Laying of Statues and Rules 25 
57. Removal of difficulties 25 

SCHEDULE 26 

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CHAPTER I 

Preliminary 

Short title and commencement 1. (1) This Act may be called the St. Joseph 

University (Nagaland) Act, 2016. 

(2) 	It shall come into force on the date 

appointed by the State Government 

by notification in the official gazette. 

Definitions 	2. (1) In this Act, unless the context 

otherwise requires: 

(i) "Academic Council" means the 

Academic Council of the University; 

(ii) "AICTE" means the All India Council 

for Technical Education established 

under the All India Council for 

Technical Education Bill, 1987; 

(iii) "Affiliated College" means a college 

or an institution which is affiliated to 

the University; 

(iv) "Annual Report" means the Annual 

report of the University; 

(v) "Board of Governors" means the 

Board of Governors of the University; 

(vi) "Board of Management" means the 

Board of Management of the 

University; 

(vii) "Chancellor" means Chancellor of the 

University; 

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(viii) "Constituent College" means a 

college or an institution maintained 

by the University; 

(ix) "Development Fund" means the 

Development Fund of the University; 

(x) "Distance Education System" means 

the system of imparting education 

through any means of information 

technology and communication such 

as multimedia, broadcasting, 

telecasting, online over Internet, 

other interactive, methods, email, 

Internet, computer, interactive talk 

back, e-learning, correspondence 

course, seminar, contact program or a 

combination of any two or more of 

such means; 

(xi) "Endowment Fund" means 

Endowment Fund of the University; 

(xii) "Employee" means employee 

appointed by the University and 

includes teachers and other staff of 

the University or of a constituent 

college; 

(xiii) "Faculty" means faculty of the 

University; 

(xiv) "Finance Officer" means Finance 

Officer of the University; 

(xv) "General Fund" means General Fund 

of the University; 

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(xvi) "Prescribed" means prescribed by the 

Statutes/rules of the University; 

(xvii)"Principal" in relation to a constituent 

college, means the Head of the 

constituent college and includes, 

where there is no Principal, the Vice-

principal or any other person for the 

time being appointed to Bill, or 

function as Principal; 

(xviii)"Regional Center" means a center 

established or maintained by the 

University for the purpose of co-

ordinating and supervising the work 

of Study Centres in any region and for 

performing such other functions as 

may be conferred on such center by 

the Board of management; 

(xix) "Registrar" means Registrar of the 

University; 

(xx) "Rules" means the Rules of the 

University; 

(xxi) "Sponsor" means the DM1 

Foundation, which is registered as a 

Society under the Nagaland Public 

Societies Registration Act, 1860 at 

Nagaland (Registration No. 

HOME/SRC-6915 dated 13.08.2015); 

(xxii)"State" meansthe State of Nagaland; 

(xxiii)"State Government" means the State 

Government; 

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(xxiv)"Statutes" means the Statutes of the 

University; 

(xxv) "Study Centre" means a centre 

established, maintained or 

recognized by the University for the 

purpose of advising, counseling or for 

rendering any other assistance 

including training, conducting 

contact classes and examinations 

required by the students; 

(xxvi) "Teacher" means a Professor, 

Associate Professor, Assistant 

Professor/Lecturer or such other 

person as may be appointed for 

impacting instructions or conducting 

research in the University or in a 

constituent college or institution and 

includes the Principal of a constituent 

college or institution, in conformity 

with the norms prescribed by the 

UGC; 

(xxvii)"The CFA Charter and Designation" 

mean the Chartered Financial Analyst 

Charter and Designation conferred by 

the University or by an agency duly 

authorized by the University upon the 

successful candidates of the 

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 

Program administered by the 

University or by an agency duly 

authorized by the University; 

()oviii)"The CPA Certificate and Designation" 

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mean the Certified Public Accountant 

Certificate and Designation conferred 

by the University or by an agency duly 

authorized by the University upon the 

successful candidates of the Certified 

Public Accountant Program 

administered by the University or by 

an agency duly authorized by the 

University; 

(xxix) "DM1 Foundation" means the society 

which is registered under the 

Nagaland Public Societies 

Registration Act, 1860 at Nagaland 

(Registration No. HOME/SRC-6915 

dated 13.08.2015); 

(xxx) "UGC" means the University Grant 

Commission established under the 

University Grants Commission Act, 

1956; 

(xxxi) "University" means the Private 

University by name St. Joseph 

University (Nagaland) established 

under this Act; 

(xxxii)"Vice-Chancellor" means Vice-

Chancellor of the University; and 

(xxxiii)"Visitor" means the Visitor of the 

University. 

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CHAPTER II 

Establishment, Objectives, Powers and Functions of the University 

Establishment of the 3. 

University 

(1) As soon as after the commencement of 

this Act, the State Government shall call 

upon the sponsor to set up and 

endowment Fund of Z one crore. 

(2) Immediately after the setting up of the 

Endowment Fund, the State Government 

shall accord sanction for establishment of 

the University by name the St. Joseph 

University (Nagaland) and thereafter the 

sponsor 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 

sponsor. 
"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, teaching 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) The main campus of the University shall be 

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at Dimapur, Nagaland and off-campuses, 

off-shore campuses, Regional Centres, 

Study Centres etc., may be established in 

Nagaland and anywhere in India and 

abroad, with the approval of the Board of 

Governors and in accordance with the 

University Grants Commission Act, 1956 

and the regulations made there under.. 

(6) On establishment of the University, the 

sponsor shall make arrangements for 

procuring the land as per the laws in force 

in the State of Nagaland and creation of 

necessary infrastructure for the University. 

(7) The land, building and other properties 

acquired for the University shall not be 

used for any purpose other than that for 

which the same is leased/acquired. 

University not to be entitled to 4. 	The University shall not make any demand 
financial assistance 	 to any grant in-aid or any other financial 

Assistance from the State Government or 

any other body or corporation owned or 

controlled by the State Government. 

Constituent and Affiliated College 5. 	(1) 	The University  may have 

constituent colleges, Regional Centers and 

Study Centres. 

(2) 	The University may with the prior approval 

of the Board of Governors, affiliate any 

college or other institution. 

Objectives of the University 6. (1) The main objective of the University shall 

be to design and run courses and 

programmes as enumerated 	in the 

schedule to this Act. Provided that the 

University may abolish or create or modify 

the entries in the schedule without causing 

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detriment to the interest of teachers and 

students concerned, by statutes, and such 

statutes shall not be deemed as 

amendment of this Act. 

(2) 	The other objectives of the University are: 

(a) to provide instruction teaching, training 

and research in specialized fields of 

Finance and Management including 

Financial Analysis (leading to the CFA 

Charter and Designation), Accounting 

(leading to the CPA Certificate and 

Designation), Banking, Insurance, Financial 

Services, Financial Management, Business 

Management, Law, Architecture, 

Agriculture, Teacher Education, Medical 

Science, various branches of Science, 

Engineering and Technology and related 

subjects and make provisions for research, 

advancement and dissemination of 

knowledge thereof; 

(b) to establish a main campus at Dimapur in 

the State of Nagaland, and to have further 

campuses, Regional Centres, study centers 

and examination centers in Nagaland and 

at different places in India and abroad in 

accordance with the laws and regulations 

in force; 

(c) to provide continuing, distance and regular 

educational programs and virtual learning 

and examinations; 

(d) to institute degrees, diplomas, charters, 

certificates and other academic 

distinctions on the basis of examination, or 

any other method of evaluation; 

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(e) to collaborate with other colleges or 

Universities, research institutions, industry 

associations, professional associations 

including the Council of Chartered 

Financial Analysts and the society of 

Certified Public Accountants or any other 

organization, in India or abroad, to 

conceptualize, design and develop specific 

educational and research programs, 

training programs, and exchange programs 

of Students, faculty members and others; 

(f) to disseminate knowledge through 

seminars, conferences, executive 

education programs, community 

development programs, publication, and 

training programs; 

(g) to undertake programs for the training and 

development of faculty members of the 

University and other institutions in India or 

abroad; 
(h) to undertake collaborative research with 

any organization in India orabroad; 

(I) to create higher levels or intellectual 

abilities; 

(j) to provide consultancy to industry, 

Government and Public Organizations; 

(k) to ensure that the standard of the degrees, 

diplomas, charters, certificate and other 

academic distinctions are inaccordance 

with those laid down by 

AICTE/NCTE/UGC/MCI and Pharmacy 

Council etc. 

(I) 	to do all things necessary or expedient to 

promote the above objectives; 
(m) to pursue any other objective as may be 

approved by the State Government. 

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Powers and functions of the lJniversity7.(1) 	The University shall have the following 

powers and Function, viz; 

(a) to establish, maintain and recognize such 

Campuses, Regional Centers and Study 

Centers as may be determined by the 

University from time to time in the manner 

laid down by the statutes; 

(b) to carry out all such other activities as may 

be necessary or feasible in furtherance of 

the object of the University; 

(c) to confer degrees, diplomas, charters, 

certificates or other academic distinctions 

and professional designations including 

the CFA Charter and Designation, the CPA 

Certificate and Designation in the manner 

and under conditions laid down in the 

statutes; 

(d) to institute and award fellowship, 

scholarship and prizes etc., in accordance 

with the statutes; 

(e) to demand and receive such fees, invoices 

and collect charges as may be fixed by the 

statutes or rules, as the case may be; 

(f) to make provisions for extra curricular 

activities for students and employees; 

(g) to make appointments of the faculty, 

officers and employees of the University or 

a constituent college, affiliated colleges, 

Regional Centres, Study Centres etc., 

located in India and abroad; 

(h) to receive donations and gift of any kind 

and to acquire, hold, manage, maintain 

and dispose of any; movable or immovable 

property, including trust and endowment 

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properties for the purpose of the 

University or a constituent college, or a 

Regional Centre, Study Centre etc. 
(I) 	to institute and maintain halls and to 

recognize places of residence for 

studentsof the University or a constituent 

college at the main campus and other 

campuses in India and abroad; 

(j) to supervise and control the residence, and 

to regulate the discipline among the 

students and all categories of employees 

and to Say down the conditions of service 

of such employees, including their Code of 

Conduct; 
(k) to create posts for academic, 

administrative and support staff and other 

necessary posts; 

(I) 	to co-operate and collaborate with other 

Universities and Institution in such a 

manner and for such purposes as the 

University may determine from time to 

time; 
(m) to offer educational programs on distance 

learning continuing and regular basis and 

to determine the manner in which such 

programs offered by the University; 
(n) to organize and conduct refresher courses 

orientation courses, workshops, seminars 

and other programs for teachers 

developers of courseware evaluators and 

other academic staff; 
(o) to determine standards of admission to the 

University, constituent college, affiliated 

college, regional centers, study centers 

with approval of the Academic Council; 

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(P) to make special provision for students 

belonging to the State of Nagaland for 

admission in any course of the University or 

in a constituent collage, affiliated college, 

regional centre or study center; 

(q) to do all such other acts or things whether 

incidental to the power aforesaid or not, as 

may be necessary to further the objects of 

the University; 

(r) to prescribe such courses for Bachelor 

Degree, Master Degree, Doctor of 

Philosophy, Doctor of Science Degrees and 

Research and such other Degrees, 

Diplomas, Charters, Certificates etc; 

(s) to provide for the preparation of 

instructional materials including films 

cassettes, tapes, video cassettes CD VCD 

and other software 
(t) to recognize examinations or periods of 

study (whether in full or in part) of other 

Universities, institutions or other places of 

higher learning as equivalent to 

examinations or periods of study in the 

University and to withdraw such 

recognition at anytime; 

(u) to raise, collect, subscribe and borrow with 

the approval of the Board of Governors 

whether on the security of the property or 

money of the University for the purposes of 

the University; 

(v) to enter into carry out, vary or cancel 

contracts, 

(w) to do things necessary or expedient to 

exercise the above powers. 

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CHAPTER III 

Admission, Discipline, Honorary Degrees and Withdrawal of Degrees 

cu!r character af the University 	8. 	The University shall be open to all 

persons irrespective of class caste creed 

religion language or gender. 

Provided that nothing in this section shall 

be deemed to prevent the University from 

making special provisions for admission in 

favour of students from the State of 

Nagaland. 

Subject to the provision in this Act, no 

students shall be eligible for admission to 

programme of study in the University 

unless he possesses the qualifications 
prescribed in the regulations 

Students of the University may reside in a 

hostel maintained or recognized by the 

University under such conditions as maybe 
prescribed in the regulations. 

The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for 
the maintenance of discipline in the 
University and his orders in this regard shall 
be carried out by the officers and staff of 

the University. 

(2) 	Notwithstanding anything in sub-section 

(1), the punishment of debarring a student 

from an examination of the University or 

rusticating him from the University or 

institution of the University or any other 

punishment of such serious nature imposed 
only bythe Board of Management on receipt 

of a report from the Vice Chancellor. 

Eligibilityfor admission 9.  

Residence of students 10.  

Discipline 	11. (1) 

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I 	Provided that the Board of Management 

shall impose such a punishment only after 

student concerned 	a reasonable 

opportunity of being heard. 

Award of cartificates, Diplomas, and Degress etc.12. A Certificate, Diploma or a Degree or any 

other academic distinction shall be granted 

conferred upon, a student only after he has 

undergone the relevant course or 

programs for the duration prescribed 

thereof and passed the same with 

qualifying marks prescribed. 

Award of Honorary Degrees 	13. The University shall have the power to confer 
an honorary degree of academic distinction 
upon any person for his eminent attainments 
and position, if the Board of Governors approves 
by majority a recommendation of the Academic 
Council passed by two-thirds of the membership 
of the Academic Council for doing so. 

Withdrawal of Certificates, 	14. The Board of Governors and Diplomas 
etc.Academic Council shall have the power to 
withdraw a certificate or  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. 

Teaching and curriculum 15. 	(1) 	All teaching in the University shall be done by 
Teachers appointed by the University in 
accordance with the regulations. 

(2) The syllabus,curiiculum,the manner of 

organization of teaching and other 

connected matters in respect of each 

course or programme of study in the 

University shall be as prescribed in the 

regulations. 

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CHAPTER IV 

Officers of the University 

Officers of the University 16. The following shall be the officers of the 

University 

(a) The Visitors; 

(b) The Chancellor; 

(c) The pro Chancellor; 

(d) The Vice-Chancellor; 

(e) The Deans of Faculties; 

(f) The Registrar; 

(g) The Finance Officer; and 

(h) Such others officers as may be declared 

By the Statutes to be officers of the 

University. 

The Visitor 17. 	(1) The Governor of Nagaland shall be the 

Visitor of the University 

(2) The Visitors, when present, reside at the 

convocation of the University for 

conferring degrees, Diplomas, Charters, 

Designations and Certificates. 

(3) The Visitor shall have the following 

Powers namely; 

(a) To call for any paper or information relating 

to the affairs of the University. 

(b) On the basis of the information received by 

the Visitor, if he is satisfied that any order, 

proceeding, or decision taken by any 

authority of the University is not in 

conformity with the Act, Statutes or Rules, 

he may issue such directions as he may 

deem fit in the interest of the University 

and the directions so issued shall be 

complied with by all concerned. 

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The Chancellor 	18. 	(1) The Sponsor shall appoint a person 

suitable to be appointed as the Chancellor 

of the University. 

(2) The Chancellor so appointed shall hold 

office for a period of five years. 

3) 

	

	The Chancellor shall be the head of the 

University. 

(4) The Chancellor shall preside at the meeting 

of the Board of Governors and shall, when 

the Visitor is not present, preside at the 

convocation of the University for 

conferring degrees, diplomas, Charters, 

Designations or Certificates. 

(5) The Chancellor shall have the following 

powers, namely:- 

(a) To call for any information or record; 

(b) To appoint the Vice-Chancellor; 

(c) To remove the Vice-Chancellor; 

(d) Such other powers as may be conferred on 

him by this Act or the Statutes made 

thereunder; 

The Pro chancellor 	19. 	(1) There shall be a pro Chancellor for the 

university appointed by the chancellor in 

consultation with the Governing Body and 

the Executive Council. 

(2) The pro Chancellor shall assist the 

Chancellor in maintaining administrative 

and academic discipline in the University. 

(3) The Honorarium of the Pro Chancellor will 

be decided as per regulations. 

TheVice-Chancellor 20. 	(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed on 

such terms and conditions as may be 

prescribed by the statutes. 

(2) 	The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by 

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the Chancellor from a panel of three 

persons recommended by the Board of 

Governors and shall hold office for a term 

of four years. 

Provided that, after expiration of the term 

of four years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be 

eligible for reappointment for not more 

than one other term. 

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal 

executive and academic officer of the 

University and shall exercise general 

supervision and control over the affairs of 

the University and give effect to the 

decisions of the authorities of the 

University. 

(4) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is 

necessary to take immediately action on 

any matter for which powers are conferred 

on any other authority by or under this Act, 

he may take such action as he deems 

necessary and shall at the earliest 

opportunity thereafter report the matter 

to such officers or authority as would have 

in the ordinary course dealt with the 

matter. 

Provided that if in the opinion of the 

concerned authority such action should 

not have been taken by the Vice-

Chancellor, then such case shall be referred 
I to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon 

shall be final. 

Provided further that where any such 

action taken by the Vice-chancellor affects 

any person in the service of the University, 

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such person shall be entitled to prefer, 

within three months from the date on 

which such action is communicated to him, 

an appeal to the Board of Governors and 

the Board of Governors may confirm or 

modify or reverse the action taken by the 

Vice-Chancellor. 

(5) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, any 

decision of any authority of the University 

is outside the powers conferred by this Act, 

Statutes or is likely to be prejudicial to the 

interest of the University, he shall request 

the authority concerned to revise its 

decision within seven days from the date of 

his decision and in case the authority 

refuses to revise such decision wholly or 

partly or fails to take any decision within 

seven days, then such matter shall be 

referred to the Chancellor and his decision 

thereon shall be final. 

(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such 

other powers and perform such other 

duties as may be laid down by the Statutes 

or the Rules. 

(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the 

convocation of the University in the 

absence of both the Visitor and the 

Chancellor, for conferring degrees, 

diplomas, charters, designations or 

certificates. 

(8) The Chancellor is empowered to remove 

the Vice-chancellor after due inquiry and it 

will be open to the Chancellor to suspend 

the Vice-Chancellor during inquiry 

depending upon the seriousness of the 

charger, as he may deem fit. 

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Deans of faculties 	21. 	 Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the 
Vice-Chancellor in such manner and shall 
exercise such powers and perform such 
duties as may be prescribed by Statutes. 

Registrar 22. 	(1) The appointment of the Registrar shall be 
made in such manner as may be prescribed 
by the Statutes. 

(2) All contracts shall be signed and all 

documents and records shall be 

authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of 

the University. 

(3) The Registrar shall exercise such other 

powers and perform such other duties as 

may be prescribed or may be required from 

time to time bythe Board of Governors. 

(4) The Registrar shall be responsible for the 

due custody of the records and common 

seal of the University and shall be bound to 

place before the Chancellor, the Vice-

Chancellor or any other authority, at such 

information and documents as may be 

necessary for transaction of their business. 

(5) The Registrar shall exercise such powers 

and perform such duties as may be 

prescribed by the Statutes. 

Finance officer 	23. 	 The Finance Officer shall be appointed by 

the Board of Governors in such manner 

and shall exercise such powers and 

perform such duties as may be prescribed. 

Other officers 24. 	 The manner of appointment, terms and 

conditions of service and powers and 

duties of the other officers of the 

University shall be such as may be 

prescribed. 

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CHAPTER V 

Authorities, councils, committee and Board of the University 

Authorities, Councils, Committee 

and Boards of the University25. (1) 	The following shall be the Authorities, 

Councils, committee and Boards of the 

University, namely: 

(a) The Board of Governors; 

(b) The Board of Management; 

(c) The Academic Council; 

(d) The Finance Committee; and 

(e) Such other authorities as may be declared 

by the Statutes to be the authorities of the 

University 

Board oH Governors and its powErs26. (1) The Board of Governors shall consist of the 

following 

(a) The Chancellor 

(b) The Pro Chancellor 

(c) The Vice-Chancellor 

(d) The Registrar 

(e) The Finance Officer 

(f) Three eminent educationists/ Industrialist 

to be nominated by the Sponsor 

(g) Two persons of the teaching community of 

the University to be nominated by the 

Academic Council 

(h) One academician to be nominated by the 

Visitor 

(2) The Chancellor shall be the Chairman of 

the Board of Governors. 

(3) The Registrar shall be the ex officio 

Secretary of the Board of Governors 

(4) The Board of Governors shall be the 

supreme authority and principal governing 

body of the University and shall have the 

following powers, namely: 

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(a) To appoint the Statutory Auditors of the 

University: 

(b) To lay down policies to be pursued by the 

University; 

(C) 	To review decisions of the other authorities 

of the University if they are not in 

conformity with the provisions of this Act 

or the Statutes or the Rules 

(d) To approve the budget and annual report of 

the University; 
(e) To make new or additional Statutes and 

Rules or amend or repeal the earlier 

Statutes and Rules; 
(f) To take decision about voluntary winding 

up of the University; 

(g) To approve proposals for submission to the 

State Government; and 

(h) To take such decisions and steps as are 

found desirable for effectively carrying out 

the objects of the University; 

(5) The Board of Governors shall meet at least 

twice in a calendar year at such time and 

place as the Chancellor may fix. 

(6) Half plus one members shall constitute 

quorum. 

Board of management 27. (1) 	The Board of Management shall consist of 

(a) The Vice-Chancellor 
(b) The Registrar 

(c) Three persons, nominated bythe Sponsor; 
(d) Two Deans of the faculties as nominated by 

the Chancellor; 

(e) One representative to be nominated by the 

Vice Chancellor 

(2) 	The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman 

of the Board of management and the 

Registrar shall be the Secretary of the 

Board of Management 

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(3) The powers and functions of the Board of 

management shall be such as may be 

prescribed. 

(4) The Board of Management shall meet as 

often as required. 

Academic Council 	28. 	(1) The Academic Council shall consist of: 

(a) The Vice-Chancellor-Chairman 

(b) The Registrar-Secretary 

(c) Such other members as may be prescribed 

by the Statutes. 

(2) 	The Academic Council shall be the principal 

academic body of the University and shall, 

subjects to the provisions of this Act, the 

Statutes and the Rules co-ordinate and 

exercise general supervision over the 

academic policies of the University. 

Finance committee 29. 	(1) The Finance committeeshalt consist of 

(a) The Vice-Chancellor - Chairman 

(b) The Registrar 	- Secretary 
(c) The Finance Officer 
(d) Such other members as may be prescribed 

in the Statutes. 
(2) The Finance Committee shall be the 

principal financial body of the University to 

take care of financial matters and shall, 

subject to the provisions of this Act, the 

Statutes and the Rules, co-ordinate and 

exercise general supervision over the 

financial matters of the University. 

Other authorities 	30. 	 The constitution, powers and functions of 

the other authories of the University shall 

be such as may be prescribed. 
Proceedings not invalidated 

on account of vacancy 31. No Act or proceeding of any authority of 

the University shall be invalid merely by 

reason of the existence of any vacancy or 

defect in the constitution of any authority. 

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CHAPTER VI 

Statutes and ordinances 

Statutes 32. 	 Subject to the provisions of this Act, the 

statutes may provide for any matter 

relating to the University and staff as given 

Below: 

(a) The constitution, powers and 

functions of the authorities and 

other bodies of the University not 

Specified in this Act, as may be 

constituted from time to time; 

(b) The operation of the endowment 

fund, the general fund and the 

development fund; 

(c) The terms and conditions of appointment 

of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar and 

the Finance Officer and their powers and 

functions; 

(d) The mode of recruitment and the 

conditions of service of the other officers, 

teachers and employees of the University; 

(e) The procedure for resolving disputes 

between the University and its officers, 

faculty members employees and students; 

(f) Creation, abolition or restructuring of 

departments and faculties; 

(g) The manner of co-operation with other 

Universities or institutions of higher 

learning; 

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(h) 	The procedure for conferment of honorary 

degrees, 

(I) 	Provisions regarding grant of freeships and 

scholarships; 

(j) Number of seats in different courses of 

studies and the procedure of admission of 

students to such courses; 

(k) The fee chargeable from students for 

various courses of studies; 

(I) 	Institution of fellowships, scholarships, 

studentships, feeships, medals and prizes; 

(m) Procedure for creation and abolition of 

posts; and 

(n) Other matters which may be prescribed. 

Making of statutes 	33. 	(1) The first statutes framed by the Board of 

Governors shall be submitted to the State 

Government for its approval, which may, 

within three months from the date of 

receipt of the Statutes give its approval 

with or without modifications. 

(2) 	Where the State Government fails to take 

any decision with respect to the approval 

of the Statutes within the period specified 

under sub-section (1) it shall be deemed to 

have been approved by the State 

Government. 

Power to amend statutes 34. 	The Board of Governors may, with the prior 

approval of the State Government, make 

new or additional Statutes or amend or 

repeal the Statutes. 

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Ordinances 
	

35. 	Subjects to the provisions of this Act, the 

Ordinances may provide for all oranyof the 

following matters, namely:- 

(a) Admission of students to the University, 

their enrolment and continuance as such; 

(b) The curriculum for all Degrees, Diplomas, 

Certificates, Charters and other academic 

distinctions of the University; 

(c) The award of Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, 

Certificates and other academic 

distinctions of the University; 

(d) Creation of new authorities of the 

University; 

(e) Accounting policy and financial procedure; 

(f) The conditions of the award of fellowships, 

scholarships, studentships, medals and 

prizes; 

(g) The conduct of examinations and the 

conditions and mode of appointment and 

duties of examining bodies, examiners, 

invigilators, tabulators and moderators; 

(h) The fee to be charged for admission to the 

examinations, Degrees, Diplomas, 

Certificates, Charters and other academic 

distinctions of the University; 

(i) Revision of fees; 

(j) Alteration of number of seats in different 

courses and programs; 

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(k) 	The conditions of residence of the students 

at the University or a constituent college or 

affiliated college; 

(I) 
	

Maintenance of discipline among the 

students of the University or a constituent 

college and affiliated college and; 

(m) All other matter as may be provided in the 

Statues and Rules underthe Act. 

Makingof ordinances 36. (1) The Ordinances shall be made by the Board 

of Governors and the Ordinances so made 

shall be submitted to the State 

Government for its approval, which may, 

within two months from the date of receipt 

of the Ordinances, give its approval with or 

without modification. 

(2) Where the State Government fails to take 

any decision with respect to the approval of 

the Ordinances within the period specified 

under sub-section (1) it shall be deemed to 

have been approved by the State 

Government. 

Power to amend ordinances 37. 	The Board of Governors may, with the 

approval of the state Government make 

new or additional Ordinances or amend or 

repeal the Ordinances. 

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CHAPTER VII 

Finance, Contract, Audit, Etc. 

Endowment fund 	38. 	(1) The sponsor shall establish an endowment 

fund of at least Rupees One Crore. 

(2) The University shall have power to invest 

the endowment fund in such manner as 

may be prescribed. 

(3) The University may transfer any amount 

from the general fund or the development 

fund to the endowment fund. Except in the 

event of dissolution of the University, in no 

other circumstances can any monies be 

transferred from the endowment fund for 

others purposes. 

(4) Not exceeding 75% of the incomes received 

from the endowment fund shall be used for 

the purposes of development work5 of the 

University and the remaining 25% shall be 

reinvested into the endowment fund. 

General Fund 39. 	 (1) The University shall establish a general 

fund to which the following amounts shall 

be credited, namely: 

(a) All fees which may be charged by the 

University; 

(b) All sums received from any other source; 

(c) All contributions made by the Sponsor; 

(d) All contributions/donations made in this 

behalf by any other person or body, which 

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are not prohibited by any law for the time 

being in force. 

(2) 	The funds credited to the general fund shall 

be applied to meet the following payments; 

(a) The payment of debts including interest 

charges thereto incurred by the University 

for the purpose of this Act and the statutes, 

and the rules made thereunder; 

(b) The upkeep of the assets of the University; 

(c) The payment of the cost of audit of the fund 

created under this Act; 

(d) Meeting the expenses of any suit or 

proceedings to which University is a party; 

(e) The payment of salaries and allowances of 

the officers and employees of the 

University, members of the teaching and 

research staff, and payment of any 

Provident Fund contributions, gratuity and 

other benefits to any such officers and 

employees, members of the teaching and 

research staff; 

(f) The payment of traveling and other 

allowances of the members of the boards of 

governors, the board of management, 

Academic Council, and other authorities so 

declared underthe Statutes of the University 

and of the memrs of any Committee or 

Board appointed by any of the authorities of 

the University in pursuance of any provision 

of this Act, or the Statutes, or the Rules 

made thereunder; 

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(g) The payment of fellowships, 	freeships, 

scholarships, assistantships and other 

awards to students ,research associates or 

trainees eligible for such awards under the 

Statutes, or the Rules of the University 

underthe provisions of this Act; 

(h) The payment of any expenses incurred by 

the University in carrying out the provisions 

of this Act, and the Statutes or the Rules 

made thereunder; 

(I) 
	

The payment of cost of capital, not 

exceeding the prevailing bank rate of 

interest, incurred by the Sponsor for setting 

up the University and the investments 

made thereof; 

(j) The payment of charges and expenditure 

relating to the consultancy work 

undertaken by the University in pursuance 

of the provisions of this Act, and the 

Statutes, and the Rules made thereunder; 

(k) The payment of any other expenses 

including a management fee payable to any 

organization charged with the 

responsibility of managing the University 

on behalf of the sponsoring body, as 

approved by the Board of Management to 

be an expense for the purposes of the 

University; 

Provided that no expenditure shall be 

incurred by the University in excess of the 

limits for total recurring expenditure and 

total non-recurring expenditure for the 

year as may be fixed by the Board of 

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management without the previous 

approval of the board of Management; 

Provided further that the General fund 

shall be applied for the objects specified 

under sub section 

(2) with the prior approval of the Board of 

Management of the University; 

Development Fund 	40. 	(1) 	The University shall also establish a 

Development Fund to which the following 

shall be credited, namely: 

(a) Development fees which may be charged 

from students; 

(b) All sums received from any other source for 

the purposes of the development of the 

University; 

(c) All contributions made by the sponsor; 

(d) All contributions/donations made in this 

behalf by any other person or body which 

are not prohibited by any law for the time 

being in force; and 

(e) All incomes received from the endowment 

fund. 

(2) The funds credited to the development 

fund from time to time shall be utilized for 

the development of the University, 

Maintenance of Fund 41. The funds established under section 40,41 

and 42 shall, subject to general supervision 

and control of the Board of Governors, be 

regulated and maintained in such manner 

as may be prescribed. 

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Transitional provisions 42. 	Notwithstanding anything contained in any 

other provisions of this Act and the 

Statutes, 

(a) The first Vice-Chancellor shall be 

appointed by the Chancellor and the said 

officer shall hold office for a term of three 

years; 

(b) The first Registrar and the first Finance 

Officer shall be appointed by the 

Chancellor who shall hold office for a term 

of three years; 

(c) The first Board of Governors shall hold 

office fora term not exceeding three years; 

(d) The first Board of Management, the first 

Finance Committee and the first Academic 

Council shall be constituted by the 

Chancellor for a term of three years; 

Annual report 43. 	(1) The annual report of the University shall be 

prepared under the direction of the Board 

of Management and shall be submitted to 

the Board of Governors for its approval. 

(2) The Board of Governors shall consider the 

annual report in its meeting and may 

approve the same with or without 

modification, 

(3) A copy of the annual report duly approved 

by the Board of Governors shall be sent to 

Visitor and the State Government on or 

before December 31 following close of the 

financial year in March 31 each year. 

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Account and Audit 	44. 	(1) The annual accounts and Balance Sheet of 

the University shall be prepared under the 

direction of the Board of Management and 

all funds accruing to or received by the 

University from whatever source and all 

amounts disbursed or paid shall be 

entered in the accounts maintained by the 

University. 

(2) The annual accounts of the University shall 

be audited by a chartered accountant; who 

is a member of the Institute of Chartered 

Accountant of India, every year. 

(3) A copy of the annual accounts and the 

Balance Sheet together with the audit 

report shall be submitted to the Board of 

Governors on or before December 31 

following close of the financial year in 

March 31 each year. 

(4) The annual accounts, the Balance Sheet and 

the audit report shall be considered by the 

Board of Governors at its meeting and the 

Board of Governors shall forward the same 

to the visitor and the State Government 

along with its observations thereon on or 

before December 31 each year. 

(5) In the event of any material qualifications in 

the Report of the Auditors, the State 

Government may issue directions to the 

University, and such directions shall be 

binding on the University. 

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CHAPTER VIII 

Miscellaneous 

Conditions of service of employees 45. 

Disciplinery procedure 46. 

Every employee shall be appointed under a 

written contract, which shall be kept in the 

University and a copy of which shall be 

furnished to the employee concerned. 

Disciplinary proceedings against the 

students/employees shall be governed by 

procedure prescribed in the Statutes. 

Right to appeal 47. 	Every employee or student of the 

University or of a constituent college, shall 

notwithstanding anything contained in this 

Act, have a right to appeal within such time 

as may be prescribed, to the Board of 

Management against the decision of any 

officer or authority of the University or of 

the Principal of any such college, and 

thereupon the Board of Management may 

confirm, modify or change the decision 

appealed against. 

.Provident Fund and pension 48. The University shall constitute for the 

benefit of its employees such provident or 

pension fund and provide such insurance 

scheme as it may deem fit in such manner 

and subject to such conditions as may be 

prescribed. 

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University authorities and bodies 49. If any question arises as to whether any 

person has been duly elected or appointed 

as, or is entitled to be a member of any 

authority or other body of the University, 

the matter shall be referred to the 

Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be 

final. 

Constitution of the committees 50. Any authority of the University will be 

empowered to constitute a committee of 

such authority, consisting of such members 

as such authority may deem fit, and having 

such powers as the authority may deem fit. 

Filling of casual vacancies 	51. Any casual vacancy among the members, 

other than ex officio members of any 

Authority or body of the University shall be 

filled in the same manner in which the 

member whose vacancy is to be filled up, 

was chosen, and the person filling the 

vacancy shall be a members of such 

authority or body for the remaining period 

of the term for which the person whose 

place he/she fills was a member. 

Protection of action taken in good faith 52. No suit or other legal proceedings shall be 

against any officer or other employee of 

the University for anything which is done in 

good faith or intended to be done in 

pursuance of the provisions of this Act, the 

Statutes or the Rules. 

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Made of proof of the University record 53. A copy of any receipt, application, notice, 

order, proceeding or resolution of any 

authority or committee of the university or 

other documents in possession of the 

University or any entry in any register duly 

maintain by the University, if certified by 

the Registrar, shall be received as prima 

facia evidence of such receipt, application, 

notice, record, proceeding, resolution or 

document or the existence of entry in the 

register and shall be admitted as evidence 

of the matters and transaction therein 

recorded where the original thereof would, 

if produced, have been admissible in 

evidence. 

Dissolution of the University 54. (1) If the Sponsor proposes dissolution of the 

University in accordance with the law 

governing its Constitution or 

incorporation, it shall give atleast three 

months notice in writing to the State 

Government. 

(2) On identification of mismanagement, 

maladministration, indiscipline, failure in 

the accomplishment of the objectives of 

the University and economic hardships in 

the management system of University, the 

State Government would issue directions 

to the University and if the directions are 

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not followed within such time as may be 

prescribed, the state Government is 

competent to order the dissolution of the 

University. 

(3) The manner of dissolution of the University 

would be such as may be prescribed by the 

State Government, by rules, in this behalf: 

Provided that no such action will be 

initiated without affording a reasonable 

opportunity to show cause to the Sponsor. 

(4) On receipt of the notice referred to in sub-

section (1), the State Government shall, in 

consultation with the AICTE and UGC make 

such arrangements for administration of 

the University from the proposed date of 

dissolution of the University by the 

Sponsor till the last batch of students in 

regular courses of studies of the University 

complete their courses of studies in such 

manner as may be prescribed by the 

Statutes. 

Expenditure of the University 

during dissolution 	55. (1) The expenditure for administration of the 

University during the taking over period of 

its management under section 47 shall be 

met out of the Endowment Fund, the 

General Fund or the Development Fund. 

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(2) 	If the funds referred to sub-section (1) are 

not sufficient to meet the expenditure of 

the University during the taking over 

period of its management, such 

expenditure may be met by disposing of 

the properties or assets of the University. 

Laying of statutes and rules 
	

56. Every Statute or Rule made under this Act 

shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is 

made, on the table of the State Legislative 

Assembly. 

Removal of difficulties 57. 	(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the 

provisions of this Act, the State 

Government may, by order notified in the 

official gazette, make such provisions, not 

inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, 

as appear to it to be necessary or 

expedient, for removing the difficulty; 

Provided that no order under sub-section 

(1) shall be made after the expiration of a 

period of five years from the 

commencement of this Act. 

(2) Every order made under sub-section (1) 

shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be 

laid before the State Legislative Assembly. 

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SCHEDULE 

[See Section 6 (1)] 

ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY 

B.Tech- 	Bachelor of Technology Aerospace Engineering 4 years 

B.Tech- 	Bachelor of Technology Automobile Engineering 4years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Biomedical Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Biotechnology 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Chemical Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Civil Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Computer Science and Engineering 4 years 

B.Tech- 	Bachelor of Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4 years 

B.Tech- 	Bachelor of Technology Electronics and Communication Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 4years 

B. Tech - Bachelor of Technology Genetic Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech - Bachelor of Technology Information Technology 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Mechatronics Engineering 4 years 

B. Tech- Bachelor ofTechnology Nanotechnology 4years 

B. Tech- Bachelor of Technology Software Engineering 4 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Biomedical Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Biotechnology 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Dig Data Analytics 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Chemical Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Cloud computing 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Communication Systems 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Computer Aided Design 2 years 

M.Tech - Master of Technology Computer Integrated Manufacturing 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Computer Science and Engineering (SCE) 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Construction Engineering and Management 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Electronics and Control Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Embedded System and Technology 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Environmental Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Food and Nutritional Biotechnology 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Food Safety and Quality Management 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Genetic Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Geo Technical Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech - Master of Technology Information Security and Cyber Forensics 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Information Technology (IT) 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Nanotechnology 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Power Electronics and Drives 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Power Systems 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Remote Sensing and GIS 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Robotics 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Software Engineering 2 years 

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M.Tech- Master of Technology Solar Energy 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Structural Engineering 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Telecommunication Networks 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology VLSI Design 2 years 

M.Tech- Master of Technology Automotive Hybrid Systems Engineering 2 years 

Ph.D Engineering 

D.Sc Engineering 

Diploma Aerospace Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Automobile Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Biomedical Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Biotechnology 3 years 

Diploma Chemical Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Civil Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Computer Science and Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Electronics and Communication Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Electronics and Instrument Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Genetic Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Information Technology 3 years 

Diploma Mechanical Engineering 3 years 

Diploma Mechatronics Engineering 3 years 

DFA Diploma in Film Acting 3years 

Diploma in Hotel Management Hotel Management 3years 

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 

BB.Arch-Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Architecture Syears 

B.Des-Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Design 4years 

M .Arch-Master of Architecture Master of Architecture 2years 	-- 

Ph .D Architecture 
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL OF LAW 

LL.B 3years 

B.A.LL.B (Hons) Syears 

B.Com.LL.B (Hons) 5years 

ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE 

BCA-Bachelor of Computer 

Application 

Computer Application 3years 

B.Com-Bachelorof commerce Commerce 	 - 3years 

B.Com-Bachelor of Commerce Corporate Secretaryship 3years 

B.Com-Bachelor of Commerce Information System and Management 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Biotechnology 3years 

B.Sc.- Bachelor of Science Chemistry 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Computer Science 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Hotel and catering Management 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Maths 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Physics 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Botany 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Zoology 3years 

B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science Visual Communication 3years 

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BA.- Philosophy 3years 

MA.- Philosophy 2years 

M.Phil. philosophy Lyear 

Ph.D Philosophy 

Diploma Philosophy lyear 

BA-Bachelor of Arts Theology 3years 

M.A.-Master of Arts Theology 2years 

M.Phil Theology [year 

Ph.D Theology 

Diploma Theology lyear 

BA-Bachelor of Arts Religion 3years 

M.A.-Master of Arts Religion 2years 

M.Phil Religion lyear 

Ph.D Religion 

Diploma Religion lyear 

B.A.-Bachelor of Arts Counseling 3years 

M.A.-Master of Arts Counseling 2years 

M.Phil Counseling [year 

Ph.D Counseling 

Diploma Counseling lyear 

B.A.-Bachelor of Arts Psychology 3years 

M.A.-Master of Arts Psychology 2years 

M.Phil Psychology lyear 

Ph.D Psychology 

Diploma Psychology lyear 

BBA-Bachelor of Business 

Administration 

Business Administration 3vears 

BA-Bachelor of Arts Journalism and mass Communication 3years 

BA-Bachelor of Arts English 3years 

M.C.A-Master of Computer 

Application 

Computer Application 3years 

M.C.A-Master of Computer 

Application 

Computer Application (Lateral Entry) 2years 

MBA-Bachelor of Business 

Administration 

Business Administration 2years 

M.Com-Master of Commerce Commerce 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Biotechnology 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Econometrics 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Information Technology 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Visual Communication 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Maths 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Physics 2years 

M.Sc-Master of Science Chemistry 2years 

MA-Master or Arts Journalism and Mass Communication 2years 

M.Phil-Master of philosophy Science ,Arts, Commerce lyear 

M.S.W. Social Work 2years 

Ph.D Science, Arts, Commerce 

D.Sc. Science , Arts, Commerce 

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STJOSEPH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 

B.Ed-Bachelor of Education Education 2years 

M.Ed-Master of Education Education 2years 

Ph.D Education 

Diploma in Teaching Education Teaching education 2years 

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL OF MEDICAL & ALLIED SCIENCES 

MBBS Bachelor of Medical Bachelor of Surgery 4412 years 
and 1 year 

internship 

BASLP Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language 

Pathology 

3years+lyear 

internship 

BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery 4years and 

lyear 

internship 

B.M.R.S Bachelor of Medical Record Sciences 2years 

BOT Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 4years and 

1/2year 

internship 

B.Optom Bachelor of optometry 3years 

+lyea r 

internship 

B.pham Bachelor of pharmacy 4years 

BPT Bachelor of Physiotherapy 4years and 

1/2 year 

B.Sc M.L.T Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging 

Technology 

3years+lyear 
internship 

B.Sc Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4years 

B.Sc Nursing- post Basic P.B. Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2years 

B.Sc in M.I.T Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging 

Technology 

3years+lyear 

internship 

B.Sc in R.D,T Bachelor of Science in Renal Dialysis 3years+lyear 

internship 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Anatomy 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Anaesthesiology 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Biochemistry 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Community Medicine 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Dermatology 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine General Medicine 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Microbiology 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Paediatrics 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Pathology 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Psysiology 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Psychiatry 3years 

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MD-Doctor of Medicine Radiology 3years 

MD-Doctor of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine 3years 

MS-Master of Surgery Obstetrics and Gynaeology 3years 

MS-Master of Surgery ENT 3years 

MS-Master of Surgery General Surgery 3years 

MS-Master of Surgery Ophthalmology 3years 

MS-Master of Surgery Orthopaedics 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery - Periodontology 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Oral Medicine and Radiology 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Oral pathology, Microbiology and Forensic 

odontology 

3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Pedodontics & preventive Dentistry 3years 

MDS-Master of Dental Surgery Public Health Dentistry 3years 

Ph.D Medical & allied Science 

M.Sc Allied Medical Sciences Medical Anatomy 2years 

M,Sc Allied Medical Sciences Medical Biochemistry 2years 

M.Sc Allied Medical Sciences Medical physiology 2years 

M.Sc Allied Medical Sciences Medical Microbiology 2years 

M.Sc Allied Medical Sciences Medical sociology 2years 

M.Sc Nursing Community Health 2years 

M.Sc.Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing 2years 

M.Sc. Nursing Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2years 

M.Sc Nursing Paediatric Nursing 2years 

M.Sc Nursing Psychiatric Nursing 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Biomechanics 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Cardiopulmonary Sciences 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Community Rehabilitation 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Hand Rehabilitation 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Neurology 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Obstetrics and Gynecology 2years 

M.RT. -Master of physiotherapy Orthopedics 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Paediatrics 2years 

M.P.T. -Master of physiotherapy Sports physiotherapy 2years 

M.O.T.-Master of Occupational Cardiorespiratory 2years 

M.O.T.-Master of Occupational Hand Rehabilitation 2years 

M.O.T.-Master of Occupational Neurology 2years 

M.O.T.-Master of Occupational Orthopaedics 2years 

M.O.T.-Master of Occupational Paediatrics 2years  

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M.O.T.-Master of Occupational Psychiatry 2years 

M.Pharm Pharmaceutics 2years 

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Analysis 2years 

M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2years 

M.Pharm Pharmacognosy 2years 

M.Pharm Pharmacology 2years 

M.Pharm Pharmacy practice 2years 

M.Pharm Quality Assurance and Regularity Affairs 2years 

M.B.A Pharma 2years 

MBA MPH 3years 

Phrm D Pharm D 5years+1 

year 

internship 

Pharm D Post Baccalaureate 3years 

MPH-Master of Public Health Public Health Management 2years 

MPH-Master of Public Health Health systems and Clinical Research 2years 

MPH-Master of Public Health IT in Health Care 2years 

MPH-Master of Public Health Occupational and Industrial Health 2years 

M.Sc. AFIH 2years 

M.Sc. Biostatistics & Epidemiology 2years 

MASLP Master of Audiology and Speech Language 

pathology 

2years 

M.Sc. Clinical Trials 2years 

M.Phil Clinical Psychology 2years 

M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work 2years 

DM-Doctor of Medicine-Super 

Specialty 

Cardiology 3years 

DM-Doctor of Medicine-Super 

Specialty 

Nephrology 3years 

OM-Doctor of Medical-Super 

Specialty 

Neurology 3years 

•M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 

Specialty 

cardiothoracic Surgery 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 

Specialty 

Neurosurgery 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 

Specialty 

Urology 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 

Specialty 

Paediatric Surgery 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 

Specialty 

Plastic Surgery 3years 

M.H.A. Master of Hospital Administration 3years 

DM-Doctor of Medicine-Super Cardiology 3years 

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DM-Doctor of Medicine-Super 
Specialty 

Nephrology 3years 

DM-Doctor of Medicine-Super 
Specialty 

Neurology 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 
Specialty 

Cardiothoracic Surgery 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 
Specialty 

Neurosurgery 3years 

M,Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 

Specialty 

Urology 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 
Specialty 

Paediatric Surgery 3years 

M.Ch-Master of Chirugery-Super 
Specialty 

Medical Laboratory Technology 2years 

Diploma in Medical Record Medical Record Science lyear 

Diploma in Nursing & midwifey Nursing &Midwifey 

Diploma in Optometry Optometry 2years 

PG Diploma Clinical Research lyear 

PG Diploma Hospital Administration lyear 

PG Diploma Medical microbiology Technology lyear 

Diploma Emergency Medicine 3years 

Diploma GI Encloscopy Technology 3years 

Diploma Emergency Medical Technology & Trauma Care 3years 

DMLT Medical Laboratory Technology 

DMRSc Medical Record Science 

Certificate Course in Medical Office 
Management 

Certificate Course in Opthalmic Technology lyear 

Certificate Course in Medical Office 
Manament 

Certificate in Blood Bank Technology 

Certificate Course in Medical Officer 
Management 

Health Inspector lyear 

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE 

B.Sc (Agriculture) Bachelor of Agriculture 4years 

B.Sc (Agriculture) Bachelor of Horticulture 4years 

M.Sc (Agriculture) Master of Agriculture 2years 

M.Sc (Agriculture) Master of Horticulture 2years 

Ph.D Agriculture 

Diploma Diploma in Agriculture. 2years 

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