(1) There shall be one Board of Studies for each department or school of the institution deemed to be University. The composition of the Board of Studies shall be—
(i) Dean of school or Head of the department - Chairperson;
(ii) all Professors of the school or department;
(iii) two Associate Professors of the school or department, by rotation;
(iv) two Assistant Professors of the school or department, by rotation; and
(v) two external experts to be co-opted for their specialised knowledge.
(2) Subject to the overall control and supervision of the Academic Council, the functions of a Board of Studies shall be to approve subjects for research for various degrees and other requirements of research degrees and to recommend to the concerned School Board in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules of the institution deemed to be University regarding—
(a) courses of studies;
(b) appointment of supervisors for research; and
(c) measures for the improvement of the standards of teaching and research.
(3) The powers and functions of the Board of Studies shall be prescribed by the rules of the institution deemed to be University.