(1) There shall be an Academic Council to manage the educational, academic and research  functions of the Academy.
(2) The Academic Council as referred to in Sub-section (1) shall be constituted as follows:
(a) Rector Chairperson
(b) Representative, Ministry of Health and Population (at least Gazetted First Class) Member
(c) Representative, Ministry of Education and Sports (at least Gazetted First Class) Director Member
(d) Three persons from amongst Teachers nominated by the Senate Member
(e) Three persons from amongst Programme Coordinators of various subjects as operated by the
Academy nominated by the Senate on the recommendation of Academic Council Member
(f) Two persons representing from amongst the Educational Institutions which are operating Masters in Medical Sciences nominated by the Senate on the recommendation of Executive Council Member
(g) Chief of Nursing Campus Member
(h) Dean MemberSecretary
(3) The tenure of office of the nominated members as referred to in Sub-section (2) shall be Three years.
(4) Procedures relating to the meetings of the Academic Council shall be as prescribed.