The functions, duties and powers of the Academic Council shall be as follows:–
(a) To determine and approve the curriculum of the University.
(b) To fix the modes of examination to be conducted by the University.
(c) To determine and maintain the standard of teaching of the University.
(d) To formulate policies relating to research and to approve the research programmes.
(e) To determine the qualifications, number of students to be admitted and grounds for admission in the subjects which are taught in the University.
(f) To give opinion and advice to the Executive Council on academic matters.
(g) To recommend to senate for honorary degree to be conferred by the University.
(h) To perform such other functions as prescribed.