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CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY, DELHI
ORDINANCES
New Delhi, the 16th October, 2023
(Section 29 of Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 39 of its First Statut es)
F. No. – 27021/2022 -Estt./CSU/Ordinances .—The Central Sanskrit University, Delhi (formerly Rashtriya
Sanskrit Sansthan), along with its 12 campuses as specified in the First Schedule and with Head Quarters in New
Delhi, has been established as a body corporate under the "Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 - No. 5 of 2020”
passed by the Parliament as notified in the Gazette of India vide CG -DL-E-25032020 -218961, dated 25th March, 2020
and Corrigenda thereto vide CG -DL-E-24042020 -219135, dated 24th April, 2020. It came into force on 30th April,
2020 vide Central Gazette notification no. CG -DL-E-17042020 -219068 dated 17th April, 2020.
1. (1) These Ordinances shall henceforth be called as the Ordinances of Central Sanskrit University, Delhi.
(2) The first Ordinances shall be made by the Vice -Chancellor with the previous approval of the Executive
Council and the Ordinances so made may also be amended, repealed or added to, at any time by the Executive
Council in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.
(3) Every Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall come into effect immediately.
2. All the definitions mentioned in the Act should be followed as it is, unless the context otherwise requires.
INDEX
ORDINANCES
NO. TITLE PAGE NO.
1. ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS 4
2. HOSTELS 6
3. EXAMINATION BOARD 8
4. RESEARCH BOARD 9
5. APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS 11
7. DEANS OF SCHOOLS OF STUDIES 12
9. HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS 13
10. CENTRAL LIBRARY COMMITTEE 15
11. THE BOARD OF STUDIES 17
12. EMOLUMENTS, TER MS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
13. THE FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR COURSES OF STUDY IN THE UNIVERSITY AND FOR
ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATIONS, DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES OF THE
UNIVERSITY 22
14. DEPUTY L IBRARIAN, ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND OTHER LIBRARY STAFF 24
15. DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 25
16. APPOINTMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
PROFESSOR AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF 26
17. PROMO TION OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PROFESSOR AND
OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF UNDER CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHEME OF UNIVERSITY
GRANTS COMMISSION 27
19. AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, STUDENTSHIPS, MEDALS AND PRIZES 28
20. CONVOCATION 29
21. AWARD OF DEGREES (INCLUDING HONORARY DEGREES), DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES
OF THE UNIVERSITY 31
22. THE PROGRAMMES/COURSES OF STUDY FOR ALL THE DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND
CERTIFICATES OF THE UNIVERSITY 33
23. EQUIVALENCE COMMITTEE FOR RECOGNITION OF EXAMINATIONS/DEGREE S 34
24. STUDENTS DISCIPLINE 35
25. GAMES AND SPORTS COMMITTEE 38
26. RECOGNITION BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR COOPERATION/ COLLABORATION WITH
OTHER UNIVERSITY/ AUTHORITY/ INSTITUTION 39
27. MUKTA SWADHAYA PEETHAM (MSP) - INSTITUTE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE EDU CATION 42
28. DEAN OF RESEARCH 44
29. DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 45
31. COUNCIL OF DEANS 47
32. PROCTOR 48
33. VISITING PROFESSOR 49
35. WRITTEN CONTRACT OF APPOINTMENTS 50
36. CURBING THE MENACE OF RAGGING IN UNIVERSITY AND HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTI ONS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION 53
37. APPOINTMENT OF ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS 54
38 VISITING FELLOW 55
39. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION OF CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION OF
STUDENTS PERFORMANCE FOR THE PROGRAMMES/COURSES LEADING TO
PRATHAMA (MIDDLE CERTIFIC ATE), PURVA MADHYAMA (SECONDARY
CERTIFICATE), UTTAR MADHYAMA/ PRAK SHASTRI (SENIOR SECONDARY
CERTIFICATE), SHASTRI (BACHELOR’S DEGREE)/ ACHARYA (MASTER’S DEGREE) &
OTHER POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA /DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE FOLLOWING THE
ANNUAL /SEMESTER SYSTEM OF EXAMINATIONS OTHER THAN RESEARCH DEGREE
PROGRAMMES /COURSES. 56
40. SCHOOL OF STUDIES AND DEPARTMENTS 72
ORDINANCE NO. 01
ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT OF STUDENTS
(Sections 6(1)(xix), 6(2)(i), 6(2)(ii), 7 and 29(1) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 202 0 read with Clause
30(7) of its First Statutes)
1. Subject as provided hereinafter, a person shall be eligible for admission to the courses/programmes of this
University from Prak -Shastri (Intermediate) level and above, if he/she has passed the Secondary or S enior
Secondary examination of a University, or Board or an examination recognized as equivalent to either of
these examinations by the Academic Council of this University from time to time, and possesses such further
qualifications as may be prescribed by the Regulations. Further, a candidate for admission at school level
shall be eligible for admission in respective classes in accordance with the eligibility criteria and conditions
as prescribed by the Academic Council of the University from time to time.
2. Students from another University shall be eligible for admission to a course of study of this University,
subject to eligibility and other conditions as prescribed by the Academic Council of this University from time
to time.
3. Every student admitted to a D epartment or a Centre or an Institution or a School maintained or affiliated by
the University shall be enrolled by the University on receipt of an application for enrolment from him/her;
Provided that the application for enrolment shall be supported by th e documents as prescribed by the
Academic Council of this University from time to time and shall give a unique enrolment number.
4. Application form for admission to the various programmes offered by University shall be as prescribed by the
Academic Co uncil of the University from time to time.
5. The number of students to be admitted in various courses/programmes of the University shall be prescribed
by the Academic Council in terms of the Regulations, if any, applicable from time to time.
6. Admiss ion of students shall be made on all -India basis on merit, either through Common Entrance Tests
centrally conducted individually by this University or in combination with other Universities, Institutions,
Academic Bodies / Authorities; or on the basis of m arks obtained in the qualifying examination and wherever
applicable, through written test/viva/group discussion /personal interview or a combination of these aimed at
assessing knowledge, comprehension and aptitude of the student to pursue higher studies, in such courses as
prescribed by the Academic Council.
Provided that the individual Campuses of this University or any affiliated body thereof may on
permission from the Academic Council of the University conduct separate entrance test for itself for th e
courses/programmes as decided from time to time.
7. The Entrance Examination shall be held at headquarters and/or other such places as notified by the University
from time to time.
8. For conducting any kind of entrance test/written test/viva/group discussion/ personal interview or a
combination of these and procedure thereof, the Regulations/Instructions/Guidelines as prescribed from time
to time shall be applicable in all respects.
9. Admissions to the various programmes/courses of studies shal l be made by the Admission Committees
constituted for this purpose at the concerned level as per the guidelines issued by the University from time to
time.
10. The syllabi, format, duration, scheme of evaluation of the entrance examination shall be decid ed by the
University.
11. Minimum qualifications for admission to the programmes/courses in the University shall be prescribed by the
Academic Council from time to time, in terms of the Regulations, as applicable.
12. The reservation policy as prescrib ed for different categories/classes/castes by the Government of India/UGC
shall be adopted by the University for the purpose of admissions;
Provided that nothing in this clause shall deem to prevent the University from making special
provisions for admissi on of women, children/war widows of armed forces personnel disabled/killed in action,
persons with disabilities or persons belonging to the economically and socially weaker sections of the society
or persons having domicile as prescribed by the University from time to time or persons having pursued
studies in traditional stream of instructions/education or sports persons.
13. 10% of seats over and above the normal intake shall be for the students of foreign nationality/international
students for admission to the programmes.
14. Except the professional programmes, 20% seats over and above intake shall be increased by the Vice
Chancellor in such circumstances where he/she finds necessary.
15. The commencement of classes for all courses, other than professi onal courses, shall be governed by the UGC
norms concerning Minimum Standards of Instruction for the Grant of Degrees as issued and amended from
time to time.
16. The minimum and maximum duration for the programmes offered by the University shall be pres cribed by
the Academic Council in conformity with requirements of regulations prescribed by national regulatory
bodies from time to time.
17. If, at any time, it is discovered that a candidate has made a false or incorrect statement or other fraudulent
means have been used for securing admission, the University shall take appropriate disciplinary action
against such candidates in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.
18. In any sort of discrepancies or issues with these clauses above, the Vice Chance llor shall have the power to
resolve the matters.
ORDINANCE NO. 02
HOSTELS
(Section 29(1) (h) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 12(2)(xi) and 12(2)(xvi) of its
First Statutes)
1. The objectives of the Hostels are as follows: -
(i) To provide to the students of the University as congenial place to live so that they can devote
themselves to pursuit of higher learning;
(ii) To ensure that students coming from different background have an opportunity to live together, imbibe
a spirit of co -operation and goodwill and acquire broader societal frame;
(iii) To provide opportunities for co -curricular and extra -curricular activities for all round development or
individual personality and for giving expression to their artistic and creative talent; and
(iv) To develop in the students the capacity to govern their own affairs.
2. Supervision and Control – Central Committee on Hostels
(i) The Central Committee shall comprise of the following: -
(a) Dean Students’ Welfare - Chairperson
(b) Three Campus Director s (nominated by the - Member
Vice Chancellor)
(c) Chief Warden (one -nominated by - Member
the Vice -Chancellor)
(d) Wardens [two (one shall be women) -nominated - Member
by the Vice -Chancellor]
(e) Deputy Director/ - Membe r
Assistant Director (Physical Education and Sports)
(one-nominated by the Vice -Chancellor)
(f) Registrar or his nominee - Member
(g) Deputy Director/Deputy Registrar (Admn.) - Member -Secretary
(ii) The functions of the Central Committee on Ho stel shall be as follows: -
(a) Shall prepare and notify, with proper approval of the Competent Authority, a code of conduct for
students admitted in the hostels.
(b) Advise University on matters of policy, discipline, maintenance etc. relating to their management .
(c) Such other duties as may be assigned by the Vice -Chancellor.
(iii) The Central Committee shall meet as often as necessary. Meetings shall be convened and presided over
by the Dean of Students’ Welfare and 50 percent of its members shall form the quorum.
The D ean, Students’ Welfare shall submit the decision of the Committee to the Vice -Chancellor.
3. Hostels in Campus: -
(i) The University shall maintain such Hostels as may be necessary to fulfil the objectives of residence.
(ii) The students residing in the Hostels shal l pay such fee as prescribed by the Central Committee on
hostels from time to time.
(iii) Each hostel shall be under the charge of a Warden. Wardens shall be responsible to Chief Warden for
their duties and responsibilities.
4. Supervision and Control – Campu s Committee on Hostels
(i) The Committee shall comprise of the following: -
(a) Director of the Campus - Chairperson
(b) Chief Warden - Member
(c) Wardens - Member
(d) Senior most faculty member in Campus - Member
(e) One faculty member (Woman) - Member
[Nominated by Director of the Campus]
(f) Two students’ representatives - Member
[Nominated by Director of the Campus]
(g) Assistant Registrar/Section Officer (Admn.) - Secretary
(ii) The functions of the Committee shall be as follows: -
(a) Management, selection and admission of students to the University Hostels.
(b) Supervision of the Hostels.
(c) Maintenance of discipline amongst the resident students.
(d) Transfer of a student from one Hostel to another.
(e) Such other duties as may be assigned by the D irector.
(iii) The Committee may recommend to admonish a student for misconduct, to impose a fine as fixed by the
University and/or to remove from the Hostel.
(iv) The Committee shall meet as often as necessary and at least twice in every semester. Meetings sh all be
convened by the Director of the Campus and four of its members shall form the quorum.
The Director of the Campus shall take appropriate action to settle issues at his/her level for smooth
functioning/maintenance of hostels. However, issues related to policy matters and major disputes etc. shall be
submitted by the Director to the Member -Secretary of Central Committee on Hostels for necessary action and seeking
approval.
5. In any sort of discrepancies or issues with these clauses above, the Vice C hancellor shall have the power to
resolve the matters.
ORDINANCE NO. 03
EXAMINATION BOARD
(Sections 29 (1)(c) & (g) and 46 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12(2)(xiv) and
18(3)(a) of its First Statutes)
1. There shall be an Exam ination Board in the University
2. The Board shall consist of the following persons:
(i) The Vice -Chancellor or his nominee - Chairman
(ii) Registrar - Member
(iii) Three Deans of School of Studies – one each
from Traditional Shastra,Shiksh a Shastra
and Modern Subjects & Languages - to be nominated
by the Vice -Chancellor - Member
(iv) One Professor from the Academic Council
– other than Deans of School of Studies
- to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor -Mem ber
(iv) One member from Executive Council
- to be nominated by Chairman, Executive Council - Member
(v) Three Directors of Campuses from different region/zone,
– to be nominate by the Vice -Chancellor -Member
(vi) Controller of Examina tion -Member -Secretary
3. All the nominated members, other than Ex -officio members, shall hold office for a period of two years and
shall be eligible for re -nomination/re -appointment at the discretion of the Vice -Chancellor.
4. Six members shall form quorum for a meeting of the Board which shall include at least one expert member.
5. The Board shall consider the consolidated results forwarded by the various Boards of Examiners, approve the
same and arrange for the declaration of all examination results in the U niversity.
6. The Board shall have power to recommend to Academic Council the grace marks/grades in exceptional and
deserving cases according to the rules framed in this regard. It shall also serve as an Appellate Board on all
matters relating to examinations .
7. The Board shall submit a report every year to the Academic Council on the working of the University
examinations and make recommendations for effecting improvement.
8. The Board shall also make recommendations regarding disciplinary action to be taken agai nst candidates
using unfair means in examinations or contravening in any manner the rules for the conduct of examinations.
9. It shall perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to it by the Academic Council.
Provided that the Examination Board may delegate any or all of its powers mentioned above to any
officer of the University.
10. It shall also perform such all other duties and functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
11. In any sort of discrepancies or issues with these clauses abo ve, the Vice Chancellor shall have the power to
resolve the matters.
ORDINANCE NO. 04
RESEARCH BOARD
(Sections 6 (1)(i), 6 (1)(xiii), 6(2) and 46 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12 and
14 of its First Statutes)
1. There shall be a Research Board in the University and there shall also be Local Research Committees in
respective campuses of the University to be constituted by the Vice -Chancellor. These Local Research
Committees shall function under the supervision of Research Board of the University.
2. The Research Board shall consist of the following persons:
(i) The Vice -Chancellor - Chairman
(ii) All Deans of Schools of Studies - Member
(iii) Five Professors other than Deans of Schools of Studies
- to be nominated by th e Vice -Chancellor - Member
(iv) Five External Experts from other Universities/
Institutions - to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor - Member
(v) The Controller of Examination - Member
(vi) Director (one to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor -Member
(vii) The Registrar - Member
(viii) Director, Academic Affairs, CSU, Delhi - Member Secretary
3. All the nominated members, other than Ex -officio members, shall hold office for a period of two years.
4. Subje ct to the overall guidance of the Academic Council, the Research Board shall perform inter -alia, the
following functions: -
(i) To prepare research policy documents of the University.
(ii) To prepare scope of research, which will include major & minor projects, con sultancy or any other
research activities as may be assigned by the Academic Council.
(iii) To review the research proposals and finalize the topic of research.
(iv) To prepare a perspective of research and major thrust areas for research, if any, in the disciplines
under its purview;
(v) To evaluate institutional research programmes for funding by the University or by
national/international agencies;
(vi) To conduct and promote inter -disciplinary and multi -disciplinary research works/programmes and
avail/arrange funding ther eof at University/National/ International level.
(vii) To review the current status of research in each department and also evaluate any kind of funding
and progress thereof in the course of research and critically examine the progress from time to time;
(viii) To indi cate the priority areas of research in the departments particularly with reference to the role
and responsibility of the University and taking into account the facilities available in the University
and also create facilities wherever necessary in keeping with the major thrust areas accepted for the
concerned Departments and individual interest of the members of the faculty;
(ix) To perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Academic Council.
(x) In case the progress of the research scholar is unsa tisfactory, the Research Board shall record the
reasons for the same and suggest corrective measures. If, the research scholar fails to implement
these corrective measures, the Research Board may recommend to the campus with specific reasons
for cancellati on of the registration of the research scholar.
5. The Research Board shall meet regularly at least twice a year.
Seven members shall form quorum for a meeting of the Research Board.
6. To perform such all other duties and functions as may be prescribed by th e Regulations.
7. In any sort of discrepancies or issues with these clauses above, the Vice Chancellor shall have the power to
resolve the matters.
ORDINANCE NO. 05
APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINERS
(Section 29 (1)(g) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 re ad with Clauses 12(2)(xiv) and 18(3)(a) of its
First Statutes)
I. FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
The University will conduct the entrance examination for various courses/ programmes. The examiners for
entrance examinations of the University on all In dia basis for admission to various Programmes of the University
shall be appointed by the Vice -Chancellor. Further the Examiners for the Campus/Affiliated Institution level
entrance examination shall be appointed by the Director of the Campus/Head of the A ffiliated Institution
concerned with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
II. FOR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Continuous examinations, end semester examinations, practical examinations and annual examinations shall be
conducted by the University. Wherever nece ssary, the format of the examination will be decided by the University
after consultation with the Head of the Department/Dean of School concerned in the Examination Board. The
panel of Experts/Examiners for setting question papers and evaluation will be s elected by the Academic Council
and approved by the Executive Council of the University. The Vice Chancellor will be empowered to select the
Experts/Examiners from the panel thereof.
III. FOR AWARD OF Ph.D. DEGREE
Examiners for Ph.D. shall be appointed by the Vice -Chancellor from amongst a panel of names recommended by
the concerned faculty as prescribed in the Regulations.
ORDINANCE NO. 07
DEANS OF SCHOOLS OF STUDIES
(Sections 9(3) and 12 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 4 & 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. There shall be Deans of Schools of Studies in the University.
2. Every Dean of School of Studies shall be appointed by the Vice -Chancellor from amongst the Professors in
the School of Studies by rotation in the order of seniority for a period of three years:
Provided that in case there is only one Professor or no Professor in a School of Studies, the Dean
shall be appointed, for the time being, from amongst the Professors, if any, and the Associate Professors in
the School of Stud ies by rotation in the order of seniority:
Provided further that a Dean on attaining the age of sixty -five years shall cease to hold office as
such.
3. When the office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cau se,
unable to perform duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by the senior -most
Professor, as the case may be, in the School of Studies.
4. The Dean shall be the Head of the School of Studies and shall be responsible for the conduc t and
maintenance of the standards of teaching and research in the School of Studies and shall have such other
functions as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
5. The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of the Boards of Studi es or
Committees of the School of Studies, as the case may be, but shall not have the right to vote thereat unless he
is a member thereof.
6. The Dean of School of Studies shall be answerable to the Vice Chancellor, Academic Council and Executive
Council for the activities relating to the subject assigned as Dean of School of Studies. However, for the
purpose of teaching and other activities in the Campus where he/she is posted, he/she will be responsible to
the Campus Director.
7. The Dean of School of Studies shall coordinate with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
8. The Dean of School of Studies shall perform all other duties & responsibilities and exercise the powers as
specified in the Act and Statutes.
9. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vic e Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 09
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
(Section 29(1)( O) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 13 (1)(c) & 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. There shall be Heads of Departments of concerned subjects at University level and Conveners of concerned
subjects at Campus level in the University.
2. University level - The Heads of the Departments at University level shal l be appointed by the Vice Chancellor
from amongst the Professors in the concerned Departments by rotation in the order of seniority for a period of
three years.
3. He/She shall: -
(i) be responsible to the concerned Dean of School of Studies in all academic matte rs.
(ii) be the Academic Head of the Department and shall convene and preside over the meetings of the
Department and the Board of Studies with the approval of Vice Chancellor.
(iii) maintain discipline through teachers of the Department with the approval of Competen t Authority.
(iv) assign to the teachers in the Department such duties as may be necessary for the proper functioning of
the Department.
(v) be responsible for the coordination and supervision of teaching and research in the Department.
(vi) operate the Budget of the De partment; and shall be responsible for observance of the provisions of the
Act / Statutes / Ordinances and Regulations relating to the Department; and
(vii) perform such other academic duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Academic Council, the
Executive Council or the Vice -Chancellor.
4. Campus level - The Conveners of the Departments/Subjects at Campus level shall be appointed by the Director
with the approval of the Vice Chancellor for a period of three years. He/She shall be appointed from amongst
the Prof essor in the concerned Departments/Subjects by rotation in the order of seniority.
5. In case there is no Professor in concerned Departments/Subjects of the Campus, Associate Professor will be
appointed as Convener of the concerned Departments/Subjects. If As sociate Professor in a concerned
Departments/Subjects is also not available, Assistant Professor in the Departments/Subjects will be appointed
as Convener.
6. However, in fulfilment of NCTE norms, there shall be Head of Department in Shikshashastra Department at
Campus Level amongst Professors/Associate Professors to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the
University as per the seniority provided by the Campus Director on rotation basis for a period of three years.
7. There shall be a Head at the School Level in every Campus, who shall be supervising all the activities of the
Departments & Subjects at the Campus Level. He/she shall be the senior faculty of the concerned school at the
Campus Level. He/she shall be appointed by the Director with the approval of the Vice Chancellor for a period
of three years on rotation basis amongst the Professors/Associate Professors. All Conveners of the
Departments /Subjects shall be responsible to the Head of the School concerned.
8. He/She shall: -
(i) convene and preside over m eetings of the Departments/Subjects which shall be held at least twice in a
semester with the approval of the Campus Director.
(ii) be responsible to the Campus Director and attend to the following works under his supervision: -
(a) To organize and supervise the te aching and research activities in the Department.
(b) To frame the time table in conformity with the allocation of the teaching work made by the
Department.
(c) To maintain discipline in the class room and laboratories through teachers;
(d) To assign to the teachers in the Department such duties as may be necessary for the proper
functioning of the Department;
(e) To assign work and exercise control over the non -teaching staff in the Department; and
(f) To perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Campus
Director.
9. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may be
necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 10
CENTRAL LIBRAR Y COMMITTEE
(Sections 17, 29(1)(h) and 46 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 8 of its First
Statutes)
1. There shall be a Central Library Committee in the University to be constituted by the Vice -Chancellor. This
Committee shall f unction under the supervision of University Librarian.
2. The Central Library Committee shall consist of the following persons:
i. The Vice -Chancellor - Chairman
ii. One Dean (to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor) - Member
iii. Directors of the Campuses - Member
iv. Three External Experts
- to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor - Member
v. The Registrar - Member
vi. One Campus Library Incharge/Assistant Librarian - Member
- to be nominated by the Vice -Chancellor
vii. The University Librarian - Member -Secretary
3. All the nominated members shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re -
nomination/re -appointment at the discretion of the Vice -Chancellor.
4. Subject to the overall guidance of the Academic Council, the Central Library Committee shall p erform inter -
alia, the following functions: -
i. To maintain, upkeep of books, manuscript, research journal, periodicals and other reading material
in the Headquarters and Campus Libraries.
ii. To microfilm, to prepare online data base of manuscript and research journals, where necessary.
iii. To prepare a policy for procurement and purchase of books, manuscript and research journals and
supervision of the implementation of the policies.
iv. To prepare a policy for digitalization of the rare books, research thesis and r esearch journals and
supervision of the implementation of the policies.
v. To formulate policy and rules for functioning of the Headquarters and Campus Libraries.
vi. To discuss and recommend the budgetary provision required on yearly basis for smooth functioning
of the Headquarters and Campus Libraries.
vii. To pursue other activities as guided by the Academic Council from time to time.
viii. To maintain e -library and library portal etc.
5. The Central Library Committee shall meet regularly at least twice a year.
6. Eight member s shall form quorum for a meeting of the Central Library Committee which shall include at
least one expert member.
7. To perform such all other duties and functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
8. In any sort of discrepancies or issues with these cl auses above, the Vice Chancellor shall have the power to
resolve the matters.
ORDINANCE NO. 11
THE BOARD OF STUDIES
(Section 19(iv), 23, 29(1)(j) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with clause 18 of its first
Statutes).
1. Each Department sh all have Board of studies. However, in Special Study Centre and
Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Centers, Special Board of Studies may be constituted by the Vice
Chancellor as per requirement.
2. The Constitution of Board of Studies
The Board of Studies s hall comprise the following: -
(i). Head of the Department /Head of Special Study Centre,
Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Centers concerned - Chairperson
(ii). Two to Five Professors in the Department/Centre/School -
to be nominated by the Vice Chancello r - Member
(iii). Two to Three experts - to be nominated by the Vice
Chancellor - Member
(iv). Two experts each from Alumni and Allied subjects from
the list submitted by Director (Academic Affairs) - to be
nominated by Vice Chancellor - Member
(v). Two Experts fro m outside the University - to be nominated
by the Vice Chancellor and invited whenever special
courses of studies are introduced - Member
(vi). Two Associate Professors from Department by rotation in
seniority - Member
(vii). Two Assistant Professors from Departmen t by rotation in
seniority - Member
(viii). Convener may be nominated by the person from among
members of Board of Studies - Member
(ix). One representative of students as a special invitee - to be
nominated by the Chairperson -Invitee Members
(x). Dean of t he Schools and Director, Academic Affairs may
be the invitee members in the meetings and giving
suggestions -Invitee Members
3. Tenure of Board of Studies
(i) The tenure of the members of the Board of Studies shall be three years.
(ii) Any casual vacancy may be fill ed-up for the residual period.
4. The Powers and Function of Board of Studies
Subject to the overall control and supervision of the Academic Council, the functions of the Board of studies
shall be, to approve subjects for research for various degrees and oth er requirements of research degrees and
to recommend to the concerned School Board in the manner as prescribed:
(i) Courses of studies and appointment of examiners for courses for all degrees, Diplomas etc.(excluding
research degrees)
(ii) Appointment of supervisor s for research.
(iii) Measures for improvement of the standard of teaching and research.
(iv) To decide the format and content of the Syllabus for any course/programe.
Provided that the above functions of a Board of Studies shall, during the period of three years
immediately after the commencement of the Act, be performed by the Department .
5. Meeting of Board of Studies
(i) The Board of Studies shall meet at least once in each semester, twice in a year and on such occasions,
as may be determined by the Vice -Chancellor
(ii) The quorum for the meeting of Board of Studies shall be 50% of the members. Provided that in the
meeting wherein introduction of special course of studies in discussed, presence of at least one
outside member shall be mandatory to form the quorum.
(iii) In the absen ce of the Chairperson, the senior -most member present shall act as Chairperson for that
meeting.
(iv) If in the opinion of the Chairperson, it is not necessary or expedient to convene a meeting of the
Board of Studies to consider any item and if he/she consider s that a matter could be disposed off, by
circulation among the members of Board of Studies, he/she may issue necessary instructions to that
effect.
6. In any sort of discrepancies or issues with these clauses above, the Vice Chancellor shall have the power t o
resolve the matters.
ORDINANCE NO. 12
EMOLUMENTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
VICE CHANCELLOR
(Sections 9 (2) and 11 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 2, 3 & 39 of its First
Statutes.)
1. Emoluments, Terms and Conditions of service and Powers and Functions of the Vice Chancellor shall be
as prescribed in the Act & the Statutes.
2. The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to leave travel Concessio n, as approved by the University from time
to time, which shall be in conformity with Govt. of India rules and the entitlement shall be equivalent to
the rank of Secretary to Govt. of India.
3. The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to the reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on the
medical treatmen t of himself and his family members obtained for the Private OPD/Private Wards
of any approved Hospital /Nursing Home as approved by the Universit y.
4. The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to the reimbursement of the expenses on account of T.A., D.A. for
himself/herself and his/her family members from his home town to place of duty and back on
his/ her assuming office and relinquishing it on the expiry of his/her tenur e.
Leave:
i. The Vice Chancello r, on relinquishing the charge of his/her offic e, shall be entitled for the number
of days equivalent of the leave Salary admissible for the number of days of Leave on Full Pay
due to him at the time of his relinquishing of charg e, subject to a maximum of 300 days,
includi ng encashment benefit availed of elsewher e.
ii. The Vice Chancellor shall also be entitled to Half Pay Leave at the rate of 20 days for each
completed year of servic e. The Half-Pay Leave may also be availed of as commuted Leave on
production of Medical certificat e, provided that when such commuted leave is availed of is
availed, twice the amount of Half-Pay Leave shall be debited against the Half-Pay Leave due.
iii. The Vice Chancellor shall also be entitled to avail himself of Extra Ordinary Leave withou t pay for a
maximum period of three months during the full term of five year on medical grounds or
otherwis e.
5. In the case of any absence of the Vice Chancellor occasioned by any call by the Central or State
Governmen t, Public Servic e, or on Deputation on behalf of the University for any public purpos e, the
perio d, so spent shall be treated on duty.
6. Where an employee of the University is appointed as the Vice Chancellor, he/she shall be allowed to
avail himself of any Leave at his credit before his/her appointment as the Vice Chancello r. Similarly,
on his/her relinquishing the post of the Vice Chancellor and in event of his/her re-joining his/her
old post, he/she shall be entitled to carry back the Leave at his/her credit to the new post.
7. Further he/she may be allowed to contribute to any provident fund of which he/she is a member
and the University shall contribute to the account of such person in that provident fund at the same
rate at which the person had been contributing imme diately before his/her appointment as Vice
Chancello r.
8. If a perso n, employed in another institutio n, is appointed the Vice Chancellor on Deputatio n, he/she
shall be entitled to Salar y, Allowance s, Leave and leave Salary as per deputation Rules of the
institution to which he/she was entitled prior the his/her appointment as the Vice Chancellor and till
he/she continues to hold his/her lien on this post. The University shall also pay Leave Salar y,
Provident Fun d, Pension Contributions to the Institutio n. Where he/she permanently employe d, as
admissible under the Rules .
Amenities
i. The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to have wate r, power and rent free furnished residential
accommodation with such furnitur e, as may be approved by the Universit y. The premises of
his/her lodging will be maintained by the Universit y.
ii. The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to the facility of a free official car. He shall also be entitled
to mobile phone and free telephone (with STD and ISD) service along wit h Wi -Fi/Internet facility
at his/her residenc e.
iii. The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to have the services of one Cook and two Attendants at his/her
residence.
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
The Vice -Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the Univer sity. Without prejudice to
the powers and functions prescribed in the Act and the Statutes, he/she shall exercise the following powers: -
1. To ensure that the provisions of the Ac t, Statute s, Ordinances and Regulations are fully observed;
2. To delegate his powe rs for day-to-day work to the Dean s, Heads of the Departments and other offices
who should act on the basis of clear rules laid down in this regar d;
3. To ensure that the routine items regarding creation of temporary posts for short duration and sanction
of leave etc. should not normally be referred to the Executive counci l;
4. To make appointments of Directors of the Campuses/other Departments, Dean s, Heads , Proctor, Dean
of Students Welfare and Wardens etc.
5. Powe r, not to act upon any decision of any autho rity, if he/she is of the opinion t h a t it is ultra vires
of the provisions of the Act or Statues or Ordinances or that such a decision is not in the best
interests of the University. If both the cases he could ask the authority concerned to review the decision
and if differences persist, the matter be referred immediately to the Visitor whose decision shall be
final and binding on the Vice Chancellor.
6. As the C h a i r m a n of the authorities, bodies and committees of the University he/she should be
empowered to suspend a member from the meeting of the authority, body or committee for
persisting to obstruct or stall the proceedings or for indulging in behaviour unbecoming of a
membe r.
7. All the disciplinary powers in regard to student s and employees shall vest with the Vice -Chancello r.
He/she shall have the powers to suspend an employee and initiate disciplinary action against him.
However, the Vice -Chancellor could delegate these powers to other officers.
8. He/she shall be responsible for holding and conducting the university examinations properly at the
scheduled time and for ensuring that results of such examinations are published expeditiously and
that academic session of the university start and end on proper dates.
9. He/she sha ll be responsible to allocate responsibilities and to audit the performance of officer s, faculty
members, staff and students against the expected standard s.
10. Managing the people (including students and academic staff ), in a manner whereby there is a positiv e
impact on society at large and the actions are in accordance with the overall plans of development
etc.
11. To Supervise the Centrally funded Schemes including Scheme for Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/
Shodh Sansthans as per the guidelines and to take appro priate decisions on any matters related to
them.
12. To exercise all administrative and financial powers as defined in Statutes/Ordinanc e.
13. He/she shall pass such Orders and take such measures that are necessary to implement any of the abov e.
14. Notwithstanding a nything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 13
THE FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR COURSES OF STUDY IN THE UNIVERSITY A ND FOR ADMISSION
TO THE EXAMINATIONS, DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES OF THE UNIVERSITY
(Sections 6 (1) (xx) & 29 (1) (e) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. The Executive Council on the recommendati ons of the Academic Council shall, from time to time, prescribe the
fees payable by the students.
2. The students shall deposit fees as prescribed by the University from time to time on or before the date fixed by
the University.
3. If a student does not pay fe e on time, a fine shall be levied on the total fee payable as decided by the University
from time to time.
(i) The Vice Chancellor, or on his/her behalf any other officer to whom his/her power has been
delegated may on the recommendations of the Dean of the S tudents Welfare, relax any of the
conditions for payment of fees in special cases, provided the student concerned submits a written
application through the concerned Director/Head of the Institution stating the reasons for late
payment of fee. Such applica tions should be submitted well before the due dates.
(ii) If a student fails to deposit the prescribed fee before due date, his name shall be notified and
thereafter struck off from the rolls of the University, with effect from the first day of the following
month.
(iii) A student whose name has been struck off from rolls of the University may be re -admitted on the
recommendations of the Dean of the Students Welfare and on the payment of arrears of fees in full
and other dues, together with a re -admission fee as fixed by the University. Such re -admission shall
be made within a period of one month and as per the norms specified by the University.
(iv) Whenever a student proposes to withdraw from the University, he/she shall submit an application to
the concerned Director/He ad of Institution through the concerned campus Head of Department for
intimating the date of his/her withdrawal. If he/she fails to do so, his/her name shall continue to be
kept on the rolls of the University for maximum period of one month. He/she shall a lso be required
to pay all fees/charges that may fall due during his/her period in campus/institution.
4. The University shall award the freeships and fee concessions to the eligible students as per the guidelines and
rules issued by the GoI/UGC from time t o time.
5. The cases of refund of fees deposited by the students shall be considered in consonance with the provisions of
Fee Refund Policy prescribed by the UGC from time to time.
6. The fees for the various Courses/Programmes, as decided by the University fro m time to time, shall be payable
by the students.
7. Students shall not be issued Hall Tickets or allowed to appear in the Examinations, unless they have cleared their
dues and paid the examination fee.
8. The fees for re -checking examination results shall be as specified by the University from time to time. Provided
that the fees shall be refunded to the candidate if, on re -checking the results, any error or omission is discovered
in the results notified by the University.
9. Every candidate shall pay the examinati on fee along with the fee as fixed by the University for the supply of
statement of marks for each examination. Duplicate/Corrected copy of Statement of Marks shall also be
supplied on payment of a fee as fixed by the University from time to time.
10. The fee s for issuing the following documents, and for duplicate copies thereof, shall be as prescribed by the
University:
a. Migration Certificate/Transfer Certificate or duplicate copy thereof;
b. Provisional Certificate of having passed an examination of the Univers ity/Duplicate copy thereof;
c. Degree/Diploma Certificate or Duplicate copy of Degree/Diploma Certificate (on production of FIR);
d. Study Certificate;
e. Bona fide Certificate;
f. Transcript;
g. Copy of Answer sheet/Key;
h. Any other Document/Certificate or Duplicate co py thereof.
11. A student or candidate, who wishes to add or to alter his/her name as originally recorded in the University
Registers shall pay a fee fixed for the purpose by the University. Such addition or alteration shall be made to
his/her original name as alias in the University Enrolment Register after he/she has fulfilled the necessary
formalities.
12. A student who applies for any alteration/correction/addition in any other record entered in the University
Registers and permissible under the rules shall pay fees for the purpose as prescribed by the University. No
change in the date of birth shall be made unless approved by the Competent Authority.
13. The University may provide other concessions/rebates in fee/charges to be paid in respect of the needy students
in special circumstances and frame guidelines therefor.
14. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may be
necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINA NCE NO. 14
DEPUTY LIBRARIAN, ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND OTHER LIBRARY STAFF
(Section 9 (8) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with clause 12 (2) (iv) & 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to appoint such other officers as ma y be declared by the statutes to be its
officers with the approval of UGC/Govt. of India.
2. The Staffing pattern, pay structure, eligibility, service conditions, duties and responsibilities shall be
applicable to the Library Staff as per UGC Regulations and norms issued by the Government of India &
University from time to time.
3. Promotions under CAS/MACP, as applicable, shall be implemented as per the UGC/University Regulations
and norms issued by the Government of India from time to time.
4. Notwithstanding anyt hing contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 15
DIRECTOR, DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATIO N
(Section 9 (8) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with clauses 12 (2) (iv) & 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to appoint such other officers as may be declared by the statutes to be its
officers with the approval of UGC/Govt. of India.
2. The Staffing pattern, pay structure, eligibility, service conditions, duties and responsibilities shall be
applicable to the Physical Education as per UGC Regulations and norms issued by the Government of India
& University from time t o time.
3. Promotions under CAS shall be implemented as per the UGC Regulations and as amended from time to time.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 16
APPOINTMENT TO THE POSTS OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,
PROFESSOR, SENIOR PROFESSOR AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF
(Sections 6 (1) (viii) & 29 (2) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12 (2) (i) & (ii), 20
and 39 of its First Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to make appointment to the posts of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
Professor, Senior Professor and other Academic Staff.
2. The procedure a nd the norms for appointment to the posts of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
Professor, Senior Professor and other Academic Staff shall be as per University Grants Commission (UGC)
Regulations/University Regulations, as amended from time to time.
3. The Staffing pattern, pay structure, eligibility, service conditions, duties and responsibilities shall be
applicable to the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Senior Professor and other Academic
Staff as per UGC Regulations/University Regulations and norms issued by the Government of India &
University from time to time.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any othe r extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 17
PROMOTION OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, PROFESSOR, SENIOR
PROFESSOR AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF UNDER CAREER ADVANCEMENT SCHEME OF
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(Section 29 (2) of the Central Sanskrit U niversities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 24 & 39 of its First Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to make promotion of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor,
Senior Professor and other Academic Staff under Career Advancement Scheme of Univer sity Grants
Commission.
2. Promotion of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Senior Professor and other Academic Staff
under Career Advancement Scheme of UGC shall be made as per the Guidelines and Regulations issued by
the University Grants C ommission from time to time.
3. The pay structure, eligibility, service conditions, duties and responsibilities shall be applicable to the
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Senior Professor and other Academic Staff as per UGC
Regulations an d norms issued by the Government of India & University from time to time.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordina ry issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 19
AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP, SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENTSHIPS, MEDALS AND PRIZES
(Sections 6(1)(xiv) & 29 (1) (f) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to award F ellowship, Scholarships, Studentships, Medals and Prizes.
2. The University shall strive to provide for adequate number of Scholarships, Fellowships, Studentships and
Free-ships, for financial help, and also provide for award of Medals and Prizes in order to encourage
meritorious and deserving students to pursue Programmes/Courses of studies and research under the
approved scheme of Govt. of India/UGC.
3. There shall be Instituted Scholarships in every subject to be awarded to the Students of the University sub ject
to availability of funds from Govt. of India and approved scheme of Govt. of India/UGC Rules for award of
the same will be laid down in the Regulations .
4. All types of Scholarships and Freeships shall be administered at the University level by a Committ ee to be
constituted by the Vice -Chancellor.
5. The University shall also award scholarships to the students of different courses of studies on all India basis
under the central scheme, the procedure, quantum and number of which shall be decided by the Grants -in-
Aid Committee.
6. There shall be Fellowships instituted in the University for Studies or Research based on availability of funds,
as approved under the norms prescribed by the University from time to time.
7. There shall be a scheme to award medals/prizes to the meritorious students of the University for their Best
Performance in various University Examinations/Competitions.
8. The University shall have power to institute endowments from time to time in accordance with the Central
Sanskrit Universities Act, 2 020. The Vice Chancellor shall constitute a Committee for administration of each
endowment and to implement the objects of the endowment.
9. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary f or removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 20
CONVOCATION
(Sections 6(1)(ii), 10(2) & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 3(1), 31 &
39 of its First Statutes)
1. The Unive rsity shall hold Convocation for the purpose of conferring Degrees/Diplomas on such date and
place as may be decided by the Vice Chancellor with the approval of the Chancellor.
Provided that a special Convocation may be held at such time as may be decide d by the Executive
Council for the purpose of conferring Honorary Degrees in accordance with the procedure or for the
purpose of conferring other Degrees under special circumstances on the recommendation of the Academic
Council.
2. The University shall ensure that the Degree award date will be within 180 days of the date by which the
students are expected to qualify become eligible for this.
3. The Chancellor shall, if present, preside over at the Convocations of the University held for conferring
Degrees/Diplo mas. In the absence of Chancellor, Vice -Chancellor will preside over at the Convocation.
4. The Vice Chancellor in consultation with the Chancellor may invite a distinguished person to deliver the
convocation address at the convocation.
5. The Vice Chancellor sh all present a report on the progress of the University at the Convocation.
6. Not less than two weeks notice shall be given by the Registrar for meetings of the relevant statutory
authorities for the Convocation.
7. The Officer concerned shall, with the notice, issue to each member of the Convocation, a programme of the
procedure to be observed there at.
8. The candidates who have passed their examinations in the years since the last Convocation shall be eligible
to be admitted to the Convocation.
Provided that in case the Convocation is not held in a particular year, the Vice -Chancellor shall be
competent to authorize admission of successful candidates in the year to their respective Degrees/Diplomas
in absentia and issue the degrees/diplomas on payment of prescr ibed fee.
9. A candidate for the Degree/Diploma must submit to the Officer concerned his/her application on or
before the date prescribed for the purpose for admission to the Degree at the Convocation in person along
with the prescribed fee.
10. Such candidates w ho are unable to present themselves in person at the Convocation shall be admitted to
the Degree in absentia by the Vice -Chancellor and their Degrees shall be issued by the Controller of
Examinations on their request and on payment of the prescribed fee.
11. The fee for admission to the Degree at the Convocation in person and in absentia shall be fixed by the
University.
12. Honorary Degree/Title shall be conferred at Convocation/Special Convocation and may be taken in person or
in absentia.
13. The presentation of the persons at the Convocation on whom Honorary Degrees/Titles are to be conferred
shall be made by the Vice -Chancellor or by a person nominated by him.
14. Ceremonial Dress for Convocation : -
I. The University shall use handloom fabrics for ceremonial dresses pre scribed for special occasions
like Convocation etc.
II. Candidates to be conferred Degrees at the Convocation shall wear Academic Dress as prescribed by
the University appropriate to their respective Degree. No candidate shall be admitted to the
Convocation w ho is not in prescribed Dress.
15. The procedure to be followed at the Convocation shall be as laid down, by the regulations approved by the
Vice Chancellor.
16. Degrees of the passed out students will be signed by the Vice -Chancellor and Honorary Degrees/Titles will
be signed by the Chancellor.
17. The University shall also follow the instructions regarding Convocation issued by the UGC from time to
time.
18. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necess ary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 21
AWARD OF DEGREES (INCLUDING HONORARY DEGREES), DIPLOMAS, CERTIFICATES OF THE
UNIVERSITY
(Sections 6(1)(iv) & 29 (1) (b) of the Central Sanskrit Universities A ct, 2020 read with Clauses 28 & 39 of its
First Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to award its Degrees (Including Honorary Degrees), Diplomas, Certificates and
Certificates for Secondary, Primary and Elementary levels of Sanskrit Studies.
2. All the Progr ammes/Courses of study leading to award of respective Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates shall be
conducted by the concerned Schools/Departments/Boards established by the University.
3. The University may award the degrees, diplomas and certificate to the students who have successfully
completed the programme/course of study in each case in accordance with the requirements laid down by the
Academic Council from time to time.
4. Duration of the Programmes
i. The duration of Programmes shall be three years spread over six semesters to the award of three
years undergraduate degree.
ii. The duration of the Programmes shall be five years for integrated programmes spread over ten
semesters with exit option after three years (six semesters) leading to the award of the
Undergraduate Degree.
iii. The duration of Programmes shall be four years spread over eight semesters to the award of four
year undergraduate degree.
iv. The duration of the Certificate/Diploma Programmes shall be as determined by the university and
approved by the Academic Coun cil from time to time.
v. The duration of Programmes shall be two years spread over four semesters for award of post
graduate degree.
vi. The duration of Programmes shall be one year spread over two semesters for award of post graduate
degree.
vii. Vidya Varidhi (Ph.D .)/Vidya Vachaspati (D.Litt.) Programmes shall be governed as per UGC
regulations as amended from time to time.
viii. A Student shall be required to attend at least 75% of the classes actually held in each subject to the
satisfaction of the School/Department \Institution and such seminars, sessionals and practicals as
may be prescribed.
ix. Exit option shall be open for all Programmes as per UGC Regulations under NEP 2020.
Provided that the Vice Chancellor of the University on the recommendations of the
Dean/Head of t he Department/Head of Institution may condone the shortage in attendance as
decided by the Academic Council from time to time.
Provided, further that students deputed by the University to take part in the extra co - curricular
events be given a special conc ession of attendance, if necessary, in attendance requirement as provided
above. Such concessions would be available for the days of actual participation in the event, including
journey time with the prior approval of the Dean of the Students Welfare.
5. Conf erment of Honorary Degrees \Titles
(1) The Executive Council may, on the recommendation of the Academic Council by a resolution passed by a
majority of not less than two -thirds of the members to the Visitor for the conferment of honorary degrees:
Provided t hat in case of emergency, the Executive Council may, on its own motion, make such
proposals.
(2) The Executive Council may, by a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two -thirds of the
members present and voting, withdraw, with the previous sanc tion of the Visitor, any honorary degree
conferred by the University.
(3) The Honorary Degrees as decided may be conferred upon a person on the ground that he/she is, by reason
of eminent position and attainments or by virtue of his/her contribution to pro pagate the Sanskrit/allied
subjects learning or eminent services to the cause of Education or Society, a fit and proper person to receive
such Degree.
6. The University shall also felicitate any eminent personality with any title, who has contributed by h is service
for the cause of Sanskrit, as per the norms prescribed by the University.
7. Degrees, including Honorary Degrees/Titles, shall be conferred at convocation/special Convocation and may
be taken in person or in absentia.
8. Notwithstanding an ything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 22
THE PROGRAMMES/COURSES OF STUDY FOR ALL THE DEGREES, DIPLOMAS A ND
CERTIFICATES OF THE UNIVERSITY
(Sections 6 (1) (i), 6 (1) (vi) & 29 (1) (b) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 39 of its
First Statutes.)
1. There shall be Programmes/Courses of study for the award of degrees, diplomas & certif icates in various
Schools of Study through regular, part -time, online and distance mode as decided by the University from time
to time. All the Programmes/Courses offered by the University will be governed as per the Regulations of the
University.
Provided that the degree to be awarded by the University shall be in conformity with the degrees as
specified under Section 22 (3) of the UGC Act 1956 and as approved by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of
India as amended from time to time.
2. The University shall also offer its Programmes/Courses at school level as approved by the Ministry of
Education, Govt. of India/Competent Body following the syllabi prescribed by the University from time to
time.
3. In addition to the above, the Academic Council shall have the p ower to introduce, modify or discontinue a
Programme/Course on the recommendations of the Board of Studies.
4. The percentage of marks as given in the minimum eligibility requirements and allotted seats shall be approved
by the academic Council from time to t ime.
5. The minimum eligibility condition for admission to Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates shall be same as
obtained from other Universities/Institutions /Boards, which have been recognized by the University.
6. Degrees/Diplomas shall be awarded under the Sch ool of Learning.
7. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may be
necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 23
EQUIVALENCE COMMITTEE FOR REC OGNITION OF EXAMINATIONS/DEGREES
(Sections 6(1) (xxviii) & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. There shall be an Equivalence Committee consisting of the following members:
i. Dean of the Academ ic Affairs - Chairman
ii. Two Deans of the Schools to be nominated - Member
by the Vice Chancellor
iii. One External Expert to be nominated - Member
by the Vice Chancellor
iv. One person nominated by the Academic Council - Member
from amongst its members for a period of three years
v. Controller of Examinations - Secretary
2. The function of this Committee shall be:
i. To examine and recommend to the Academic Council equivalence of such examinations/degrees as
may be re ferred to it from time to time including those of foreign Universities.
ii. To recognize and determine the weightage to be given to the examinations conducted by other
Universities and other examining bodies.
iii. To decide equivalence of such examinations and qual ifications as may be referred to it from time to
time for the purpose of admission; and
iv. To examine and recommend to the Academic Council the withholding, suspension or
cancellation/recognition to any examination/degree for such reasons and such time as it may deem
fit.
v. In special cases, the Vice Chancellor may, if he/she is satisfied, grant equivalence/recognition to any
examination/qualifications of other Universities/Institutions for a period of one year and the action
taken shall be reported to the commi ttee which may consider for its continuation or otherwise.
vi. The Committee may invite a domain expert, wherever necessary, to assist it in its functioning.
vii. The Committee may determine the procedures for the transactions of its business. It shall formulate
guidelines, for the purpose of determining equivalence and/or according recognition to
examinations/qualifications, with the approval of the Academic Council.
viii. The Academic Council may delegate any of its powers, in this behalf, to the Equivalence
Committee.
3. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 24
STUDENTS DISCIPLINE
(Sections 6 (1) (xx iii) & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 30 & 39 of its
First Statutes)
1. The students of the University shall have to observe discipline which includes observance of good conduct
and orderly behavior.
2. The following and such other Rules as framed by the University from time to time shall strictly be observed
by the students of the University;
(i) Every student of the University shall maintain discipline and consider it his/her duty to behave
decently at all places;
(ii) No st udent shall visit places or areas declared by the University as "Out of Bounds" for the
students;
(iii) Every student shall always carry on his/her Identity Card issued by the competent authority;
(iv) Every student, who has been issued the Identity Card, shall have to produce or surrender the
Identity Card, as and when required by the University;
(v) Any Student found guilty of impersonation or of giving a false name shad be liable to
disciplinary action;
(vi) The loss of the Identity Card, whenever it occurs, shall immediate ly be reported in writing to
the competent authority; and
(vii) If a student is found to be continuously absent from Classes without information for a period of
15 days in one or more Classes, his/her name shall be struck off the rolls. He/she may,
however, be r eadmitted within the next fortnight by the University on payment of the
prescribed re admission fee and other dues etc.
(viii) The Vice Chancellor may consider readmission beyond the above prescribed period in special
circumstances not exceeding one month.
3. Indisc ipline shall include:
(i) Irregularity in attendance, persistent idleness or negligence or indifference towards the work
assigned;
(ii) Causing disturbance to a Class or the Office or the Library, the auditorium and the Play Ground
etc.;
(iii) Disobeying the instructions of teachers or the authorities;
(iv) Misconduct or misbehavior of any nature at the time of elections to the student bodies or at
meetings or during curricular or extra -curricular activities of the University;
(v) Misconduct or misbehavior of any nature at the Exa mination Centre;
(vi) Misconduct or misbehavior of any nature towards a teacher or any employee of the University
or any visitor to the University or security persons;
(vii) Causing damage, spoiling or disfiguring to the property/equipment of the University;
(viii) Inciting others to do any of the aforesaid acts;
(ix) Giving publicity to misleading information or rumor amongst the students;
(x) Mischief, misbehavior and/or nuisance committed by the residents of the hostels;
(xi) Visiting places or areas declared as 'out of bounds’ for the students;
(xii) Not carrying the Identity cards issued by the Proctor;
(xiii) Refusing to produce or surrender the Identity Card as and when required by the authorized
Staff of the University;
(xiv) Any act and form of sexual harassment, ragging or discrimination on the bas is of caste,
category, religion, race etc.;
(xv) Engaging in unlawful activities that includes membership of banned organizations, organizing
meetings and processions without due permission of the competent authorities; and
(xvi) Any other conduct anywhere which is c onsidered to be unbecoming of a student.
4. Students found guilty of breach of discipline shall be liable to such punishment as deemed fit
and as prescribed by the University from time to time.
However, no such punishment shall be imposed on an erring student unless he/she is given a fair chance to
defend himself/herself. This shall not preclude the Vice -Chancellor from suspending an erring student
during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings against him/her.
5. All powers relating to discipline and disciplina ry action in relation to the student shall vest in
the Vice -Chancellor. However, the Vice -Chancellor may delegate all or any of his/her powers as he deems
proper to the competent authority or to the Discipline Committee as the case may be or any functionar y of
the University.
6. (i) Pursuant to Statute 30, there shall be a Discipline Committee in each Campus/Institution
comprising the following members:
a) Senior most teaching faculty - Chairperson
- to be nominated by the Director/
Head of Institution
b) Dean S tudents' Welfare or his nominee - Member
c) Head of concerned Department in - Member
Campus /Institution
d) One female teaching faculty - Member
- to be nominated by the Director/
Head of Institution
e) One SC/ST/OBC representative - Member
- to be nom inated by the Director/
Head of Institution
f) Warden, who shall be invited, when the - Special Invitee
matter concerning his/her Hall of Residence
is required to be placed before the Committee
for consideration
g) Assistant Registrar/Section Officer (Adm n.) - (Member/Secretary)
(ii) Subject to any powers conferred by the Act, and the Statute on the Vice -Chancellor, the Committee
shall take cognizance of all matters relating to discipline and proper standards of behavior of the
students of the University and shall have the powers to punish the guilty as it deems appropriate.
a) The said Committee shall, make such Rules as it deems fit for the performance of its functions
and these Rules and any other Orders under them shall be binding on all the students of t he
University.
b) The recommendations of the Discipline Committee shall be submitted to the Vice -Chancellor
whose decision will be final and binding. However, the Vice Chancellor, if he/she is of the
opinion that the case merits' review, may refer the case ba ck to the Discipline Committee for re -
consideration.
c) Appeal against the decision of the Vice -Chancellor will be dealt in accordance with the
provisions of Section 35 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020.
d) Half of the total members shall constitute the quorum for a meeting of the said Committee.
7. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 25
GAMES AND SPORTS COMMITTEE
(Sections 6 (1) (xxviii) & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 39 of its
First Statutes)
1. (a) The University shall have Games and Sports Committees in each Campus /Institution consisting of the
following members: -
(i) One senior teaching faculty - Chairperson
- nominated by the Director/Head of Institution
(ii) Dean Students' Welfare or his nominee - Member
(iii) One female teaching faculty - Member
- nominated by the Direc tor/Head of Institution
(iv) One Outstanding Sportsman from among the students on rolls, nominated by the Director
(v) Sports Teacher - Ex-Officio Secretary
(b) The tenure of the members other than the member at serial No. (iv) shall be thr ee years. Member at
serial No. (iv) shall be on the Committee for one year.
2. The Committee shall :
(i) make arrangements and supervise the games and sports of the University and frame Regulations in
this regard;
(ii) frame the budget for games and sports;
(iii) maintain the play -grounds, gymnasia, of the Campus /Institution and the University;
(iv) hold contests, competitions, tournaments, athletic meets etc.;
(v) recommend to the Vice -Chancellor the names of outstanding players and sportsmen to be
nominated for admission
(vi) perform such other functions, as may be assigned to it by the Academic Council from time to
time; and
(vii) Take measures to attract the sports talent available in the University.
3. The Committee shall hold its meetings at least once in six months under the supervision of the Director/Head
of Institution.
4. Half of the total members shall form the quorum for a meeting of the Committee.
5. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficult ies and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 26
RECOGNITION BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR COOPERATION/COLLABORATION WITH OTHER
UNIVERSITY/AUTHORITY/INSTITUTION
(Sections 6 (1) (xii) & 29 (1) (k) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 r ead with Clause 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. Without prejudice to the provisions of the Act and Statutes, the University shall have the power to recognize
and collaborate with other institutions of higher learning that have core competence in various branches of
knowledge to enrich and strengthen instruction and research in such areas as are beneficial to the University
in furtherance of its Objectives and also that the Institutions fulfill all norms and eligibility for such
collaboration as per the guidelines laid down by the UGC/Govt. of India.
2. ELIGIBILITY FOR RECOGNITION
(i) Such institutions that have a proven excellence and academic competence in instruction and research
and have proven track record of competence will be eligible for the purpose of recognitio n to
collaborate with the University.
Provided that such institutions may be located anywhere in India and abroad and such
bodies may be funded by the Government or private agencies.
(ii) Proven excellence and academic competence shall be adjudged, among other things, on the
following basis:
a. The institution should fulfill all norms and eligibility for such collaboration as per the
guidelines laid down by the UGC and other apex bodies.
b. The Institution shall, have their own building with required laborator y facility Library for
research purpose and the library shall have adequate number of research journals, reference
books, advanced textbook along with internet facility or such modern equipment/facilities
used in higher educational institutes/ universities in the country and abroad.
c. The Institution shall have sufficient financial resources to fund research activities.
3. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION AND RENEWAL OF RECOGNITION
(i) Any such institution that desires to be associated with the University shall expre ss its intention to do so
in writing to the University in the prescribed format with supporting documents in proof of para (ii)
herein above.
(ii) All such requests shall be received by the Registrar and placed before the Recognition Committee,
which shall con sist of the following and shall normally meet twice in a year: -
a. Vice Chancellor - Chairman
b. All Deans of Schools - Member
c. Head and all Professors of Department - Member
Concerned in whose area of instruction
the proposed collaboration is to be carried out
d. Registrar - Member -Secretary
50% of the members shall constitute a quorum.
All decisions shall be taken by consensus of at least 75% of the members present.
i. The above Committee shall consider the requests received and recommend a case fo r recognition to
the Vice Chancellor who shall nominate a three -member committee to carry out physical inspection
and verification of the facts claimed by the institute/University.
ii. The Committee shall visit the institution by drawing upon the funds of the University and shall carry
out physical verification of the institution to assess its case for recognition on the lines of the
parameters at: para (ii) above. After doing so, it shall submit its report to the Recognition Committee
who then make appropriate recommendation to the Vice Chancellor who, along with his opinion, place
it before the Executive Council for decision in the matter.
iii. Recognition granted shall normally not exceed five years and will be subject to a mid -term review, the
manner and timing o f which shall be as decided by the University.
iv. Recognition may be extended after five years for subsequent terms of five years each.
a. Provided that the continuing instruction and research schedule shall not be disturbed for the
reason of expiry of the term of recognition alone.
b. Provided further that normally no new registration for research or initiation of an instructional
semester shall be initiated by the University during the last six months of the period of
recognition.
v. Request for re -recognition/ren ewal of recognition shall be received at least six months in advance
from the date of expiry of the period and shall be examined as per the procedure already detailed
above.
vi. The University shall reserve the right to withdraw such recognition with immed iate effect if any
falsification of facts is found at a later stage or any fact comes to light that is damaging to the
credibility or conduct of the institution in terms of academic credentials.
viii. All legal disputes shall be subject to the jurisdictio n of the courts at New Delhi.
4. MANNER OF COLLABORATION COOPERATION AND OTHER DETAILS
i. The University may choose to collaborate with an institution for the purposes of either instruction or
research or both.
ii. Provided that in case of either of the above, the s tudents shall be admitted and examined by the
University as per extant rules and guidelines.
iii. Fees shall be prescribed and collected by the University which may be equally shared by the
institution after mutual agreement.
iv. Guides/research supervisors shall b e appointed/recognized by the University as per its rules and
regulations as amended from time to time.
v. The collaboration can also be for a part or paper of the course of study.
vi. The timing of residence of a batch of students/research scholar(s) at the inst itution shall be decided
by the Dean/Head of the Department concerned with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
vii. Any matter not specifically covered in the above shall be regulated as per the University Rules as
amended from time to time.
5. Notwithstanding a nything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 27
MUKTASWADHAYAPEETHAM (MSP) - INSTITUTE OF OPEN AND DISTANCE EDU CATION
(Sections 6 (1) (v) & 29 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 39 & 42 of its
First Statutes)
1. In fulfillment of its objects, the University aims to project a global perspective of Sanskrit learning along
with the modern sc holarship and to make this system available to masses at larger level to create a better
understanding in the Sanskrit based knowledge system, to develop new disciplines in Sanskrit Studies and to
bring out the potential of the learning for the betterment of the modern society. It also strives to develop
distance education system to impart the treasure of Sanskrit knowledge, to offer various traditional courses in
distance education mode, which are being offered by the University in regular mode, to develop online
courses for learners of India and abroad, to apply this methodology to achieve mandates of the University, to
promote learning through multimedia/ICT and to undertake research and development and training
projects/programmes.
2. Pursuant to the Regula tions of University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and
Online Programmes), 2020 and amended from time to time, the University shall undertake to impart Sanskrit
Education by Distance Mode through the Mukta Swadhyaya Peetham (Insti tute of Open & Distance
Education) to facilitate the interested learners of Sanskrit to continue the Higher Education in Sanskrit. For
introduction of any course under Distance Mode, the University shall seek approval of Distance Education
Bureau of UGC.
3. Eligibility conditions, Fee, Nomenclature & Duration of Course, Procedure for conducting the courses etc.,
shall be as prescribed by the University from time to time in consonance with the UGC norms.
4. There shall be a Director of the MSP to be appointed by t he Vice Chancellor on the terms and conditions as
prescribed by the University.
5. There shall be an Abhikalpa Samiti (Governing Council) for looking after the affairs of the MSP.
6. Composition of the Governing Council, duration thereof, conducting of meetings , duties and responsibilities
etc., shall be as prescribed in the Regulations for MSP in the University.
7. MSP and its Study Centres shall be located both at Head Quarters of the University and in its constituent
Campuses. The Directorate of MSP shall be loc ated in Head Quarters at New Delhi.
8. The Organizational Structure of the MSP & Study Centres and provision of manpower therein shall be as
prescribed in the Regulations for MSP in the University.
9. The MSP shall adopt the Credit system as per Guidelines of the UGC/Competent Authority, which shall be
subject to changes by that Authority from time to time.
10. Arrangement of funds for functioning of MSP, procedure for collection and operation thereof shall be made
as per the provisions prescribed in the Regulation s for MSP in the University.
11. A Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) shall be established for the programmes in the Open and
Distance Learning mode. Objectives, functions and activities etc., of the CIQA and ancillary components
thereof shall be as prescribed in the Regulations for MSP in the University.
12. Besides, for promotion of Sanskrit at global level, the University shall continue to undertake Sanskrit
learning programmes through its activities of Correspondence Course (CC) and Non -Formal Sansk rit
Education (NFSE). Procedure of admissions, fee, duration etc., shall be as prescribed by the University from
time to time.
13. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 28
DEAN OF RESEARCH
(Sections 6 (1) (i), 6 (1) (xxviii) & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with
Clause 39 of its First Statutes)
1. There shall be a D ean of Research to be appointed by the Vice Chancellor from amongst Professors for
a period of three years.
2. The Dean of Research shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor and shall discharge his/her duties in
addition to his/her own duties as Professor, and shall be entitled to such facilities as may be determined
by the University.
Provided that in case the Dean of Research is absent on leave or duty, or is unable to
perform his/her duties for any other cause, the Vice Chancellor may assign the duties o f the office to a
Professor or an officer of the University.
3. The Dean of Research shall : -
i. recommend steps for the coordination of activities towards strengthening the Research efforts
and initiatives of the University;
ii. advise the Vice Chancellor in the fo rmulation of guidelines for the submission of research
projects to funding agencies and the undertaking of consultancy projects by faculty groups &
individual faculty members and perform such functions as may be assigned by the Vice
Chancellor in respect o f institutional support for and the monitoring of the progress of such
research and consultancy projects;
iii. provide linkages with academic and research institutions, governmental, industrial and
business concerns as well as research organizations for offerin g the expertise and facilities of
the University for research and consultancy projects, and executing collaborative and
sponsored programmes, including the strengthening of research facilities in the University with
their support;
iv. provide advice and suppor t to faculty members and researchers in the filling of patents and
other aspects of the generation and protection of intellectual property rights;
v. take steps for promoting Technology Development Mission Projects, Technology transfer
initiatives and organiz ing Specialised Workshops and Entrepreneurship Development courses
or programmes for their benefit;
vi. generally provide advice and support in respect of the promotion of Research activities in the
University.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordin ance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as
may be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 29
DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
(Sections 6 (1) (xxviii), 9 (8), 12 & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sansk rit Universities Act, 2020 read with
Clauses 12 (2) (xxii) & 39 of its First Statutes)
1. There shall be a Dean of Academic Affairs in the University.
2. The Dean of Academic Affairs shall be appointed by the Vice -Chancellor from amongst the Professors
of tradit ional subjects of the University. Provided that Professor so appointed would discharge the duties
of the Dean of Academic Affairs in addition to his own duties as a Professor.
3. The term of Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs shall be as decided by the Vi ce Chancellor, but it
shall not in any case exceed three years, and he shall be eligible for re -appointment.
4. The Dean of Academic Affairs shall assist the Vice -Chancellor in respect of such matters as may be
specified by the Vice -Chancellor in this behalf , from time to time, and shall also exercise such other
powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Vice -Chancellor.
5. Powers and duties of Dean of Academic Affairs: -
(a) The Dean of Academic Affairs shall be entitl ed to be present at, and address, any meeting of
School Board or Board of Studies, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he/she is a
member of such authority or body.
(b) The Dean of Academic Affairs shall supervise the academic activities of the University including
designing new Academic Programmes in coordination with schools and departments. He/she shall
also coordinate proper conduct of Online Programmes. He/she shall promulgate Academic
Calendar.
(c) The Dean of Academic Affairs shall s upervise the admission of students to various Programmes
offered by the University. At the time of admission, he/she shall ensure that a signed declaration
from every student to the effect that he/she submits himself/herself to the disciplinary jurisdictio n
of the Vice -Chancellor and other authorities of the University, is obtained (Refer Statute 30(7)).
(d) The Dean of Academic Affairs shall supervise conduct of Guest Lectures, Seminars, Workshops,
Curricular, Co -Curricular, Extra -Curricular activities et c. in the University.
(e) The Dean of Academic Affairs shall exercise general supervision over the Library and the
Publication and Research Section of the University.
(f) He/she shall arrange for Scholarships and Merit Awards to the students.
6. When the office of the Dean of Academic Affairs is vacant or when the Dean Academic Affairs is, by reason
of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall
be performed by such person as the Vice -Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
7. He/she shall also perform such duties and functions as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Vice -
Chancellor.
8. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measure s as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 31
COUNCIL OF DEANS
(Sections 29 (1) (o) & 47 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12 (2) (xxii) &
39 of its First S tatutes)
1. The University shall constitute a Council of Deans of the University to be known as the Deans' Council.
2. The Deans' Council shall comprise the following:
(i) The Vice -Chancellor - Chairperson
(ii) All Deans - Members
(iii) Dean, Academic Af fairs -Member - Secretary
3. The functions of this council shall be;
a. to consider all academic matters relating to functioning of Schools and Departments;
b. to consider such matters as may be necessary arising from the conduct of examinations,
standard of results, etc.;
c. to recommend deputation of teachers for International Conferences; and
d. to consider such other matters as may be assigned to it by the Executive Council or may be
referred to it by the Vice -Chancellor.
4. The quorum of the Council sha ll be two third of the total number.
5. Council of Deans shall also function as Standing Committee of the Academic Council, whose resolutions
shall be placed before the Academic Council for ratification.
6. The rules/procedure of conducting the meetings shall b e as may be prescribed from time to time.
7. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 32
PRO CTOR
(Section 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 30 (2), 30 (3) & 39
of its First Statutes)
1. There shall be a Proctor in the University.
2. The Proctor shall be appointed from amongst the Professors or from amongst such Associate Professors
having a standing of not less than 2 years as Associate Professor in the University, by the Vice Chancellor
and shall discharge his/her duties in addition to his/her own duties as teacher and shall be entitled to such
allowances and f acilities as may be determined by the Executive Council.
3. The Proctor shall hold the office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re -appointment.
4. When the office of the Proctor is vacant or when the Proctor is, by reason of illness, absence or any other
cause, unable to perform the duties of his/her office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such
person as the Vice -Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
5. The Proctor shall be responsible for maintenance of discipline amongst students in the University.
6. The Proctor shall: -
(a) monitor the discipline among the student community.
(b) take preventive steps such as issue of notices, warnings, instructions regulating certain acts, and
other arrangements for the purpose of forestalling acts of ind ividual or collective indiscipline.
(c) collect relevant facts about the incidents of indiscipline, evaluate the evidence and recommend
the quantum of punishment to be imposed on the erring students to the Vice Chancellor.
7. The Proctor shall perform such othe r functions as the Vice -Chancellor may direct from time to time.
8. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues .
ORDINANCE NO. 33
VISITING PROFESSOR
(Section 6 (1) (xvii) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12 (2) (xviii) & 39
of its First Statutes)
1. The University is empowered to appoint Visiting Professor.
2. A visiting Professor should b e an eminent scholar in his/her field. Generally a person who has held or is
holding the post of Professor/Director of a research Institutes or equivalent or a person who has achieved
distinction outside the University sector, should be considered for appo intment as Visiting Professor.
3. The Visiting Professor will be appointed by the Vice -Chancellor within the overall sanctioned strength of
the Professor in the University.
4. The maximum tenure of appointment of a Visiting Professor shall be two years and the m inimum of not less
than three months.
5. The University may appoint a person up to the age of 70 years as a Visiting Professor.
6. A Professor should not be appointed as a Visiting Professor in the same University in which he/she holds a
post immediately before or after superannuation.
7. It is expected that when a serving person is appointed as Visiting Professor, the parent University would
give him/her duty leave without pay.
8. If a person working abroad on a permanent basis is invited as a Visiting Professor, the University may meet
the cost of international air travel from its own resources. Visiting Professor appointed may be paid travel
expenses within India in accordance with the Rules of the University.
9. Lodging facility will be provided free of charge by the U niversity, but charges on boarding facilities would
be paid by the Visiting Professor.
10. The tenure and honorarium in respect of a Visiting Professor shall be decided by the Vice Chancellor as per
norms of the UGC.
11. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 35
WRITTEN CONTRACT OF APPOINTMENTS
(Section 34 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2 020 read with Clauses 24, 25 & 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. Every employee of the University shall be appointed on a written contract.
2. The prescribed format of the Contract to be entered will be as under: -
“TO BE TYPED ON NON -JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER
& SUBMIT ONE ORIGINAL AND TWO COPIES THEREOF
SERVICE CONTRACT
ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT EXECUTED on the ------ day of the
year…………… between ……………… S/O/D/O _________________ ___ aged…….years,
residing at ________________ ___of the first part (hereinafter cal led 'the party of the first part')
and the Central Sanskrit University, Delhi of the second part.
WHEREAS the Central Sanskrit University (hereinafter referred in as "the University") has
engaged the party of the first part as ___________________________ ___ (Designation) and
the party of the first part has agreed to serve the University on the terms and conditions
hereinafter contained;
Now these present witness and the parties here to respectively agree as follows:
1. The party of the first part shall submit to the orders of the University and of the
authorities under whom he/she may from time to time, be placed by the University and shall
remain in the service commencing from the date of joining duty on ……………… (Date)
subject to the terms and condi tions herein contained.
2. The party of the first part shall devote his/her whole time and attention efficiently and
diligently to his/her duties and at all time obey the rules including the University employees
Conduct Rules prescribed for the time being for the regulations of the branch of the University
to which he/she may be attached and shall whenever required to perform such duties as may be
assigned to him/her from time to time.
3. The party of the first part shall be of the Teacher's / Officer's rank and his/her status shall be
that of……………………………………………… (Designation) in
………………………………… (Department /Centre /Campus) as on the date of appointment.
4. The party of the first part shall be from the date of coming into force of these presents, be
granted the salary in the Pay Scale as mentioned in the Offer of Appointment. He/She shall
also be eligible for the usual allowance admissible under the rules of the University /
Govt. of India in force.
5. The party of the first sha ll, during the period of this agreement earn leave according to the rules
applicable to him/her.
6. If the party of the first part is required to travel in the interest of the University Service; he/she
shall be entitled to travelling allowance on the scale a pplicable to the Officers of his /his equal
rank in the University.
7. This agreement may be terminated at any time within the said period of the age of
superannuation by either party, by giving three months' notice in writing to the other. Provided
always th at either party may in lieu of the notice, give to the other party a sum equal to the
salary of the period which may fall short of three months.
8. The party of the first part shall be eligible to the benefit of the University Provident Fund /
Pension / New P ension Scheme according to the rules applicable.
9. The Party of the first part shall submit himself /herself for ACR /Self Appraisal PABS
methodology as prescribed by the UGC/University as notified and amended from time to time.
10. The first part understands that service in the University is of All India Cadre and is
transferrable to any of its Campuses/Centres situated in different parts of the Country. The first
part undertakes to abide by any such order of transfer.
11. In regard to any matter in respect of which no provision has been made in this
agreement, the provision of the rules made or deemed to have been made under Article 309 B
& 313 of the Constitution of India, the provisions of any Act or Rule made by the University
in regard to the em ployees borne in the category of the Teacher/Officer/Employee in the
University service shall apply to the extent to which they are applicable to the service of the
party of the first part under this agreement and the decision of the University as their
applicability shall be final.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF ________________________ the party of the first part and the
Registrar acting for and on behalf of and by the order and direction of the Executive Council,
have hereunto set their hands on the ……day of ………mo nth ……. year.
SIGNED BY THE PARTY OF THE FIRST PART:
IN THE PRESENCE OF:________________________
Witness: 1)
REGISTRAR”
2)
3. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extraordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 36
CURBING THE MENACE OF RAGGING IN UNIVERSITY AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
UNDER ITS JURISDICTION
(Sections 6 (1) (xxiii), 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit U niversities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12 (2) (xxii) &
39 of its First Statutes)
1. Ragging is prohibited and punishable under the UGC Regulations on "Curbing the Menace of Ragging in
Higher Educational Institutions (2009)" as issued and amended by the UGC f rom time to time.
2. The University shall take needful action for curbing the Menace of Ragging in University and Higher
Education Institutions under its jurisdiction in line with the UGC Regulations in this regard.
3. There shall be Ragging Committees at Univer sity and Campus Levels. The Proctor shall be Chairman of the
Ragging Committee at University level and Directors of Campuses shall be Chairman of the Ragging
Committee at Campus Level.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancel lor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 37
APPOINTMENT OF ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS
(Sections 6 (1) (x), (xvii) & 29 (1) (o) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clause 39 of its
First Statutes)
1. Based on the recommendations of the Committee constituted as per the UGC Guidelines issued from time to
time, the Vice Chancellor shall appoint adjunct faculty members at various Centres & Schools, who are
serving or retired Academics, Professionals, Specialist, Skill training providers or Civil servant concerning
with the Universities/reputed research institutions/organisations/Departments, PSUs, Statutory Bodies etc. to
encourage interdisciplinary coll aboration in research, teaching and service -related activities.
2. Such faculty should have the minimum qualifications as prescribed in concerned Regulations/Guidelines
framed by UGC/respective statutory Councils from time to time or shall be a person of emi nence with or
without a Post Graduate or Ph.D qualifications. Such faculty shall also be an accomplished scholar in his/her
area of specialization.
3. The period of empanelment of adjunct faculty members will vary from six months to three years.
4. The empanele d Adjunct Faculty shall undertake the roles and responsibilities in consonance with those
prescribed in concerned UGC Guidelines issued from time to time.
5. The travel cost, accommodation and the honorarium will be paid as per UGC Guidelines issued from tim e to
time in this regard.
6. The University will provide the empaneled Adjunct Faculty suitable office -space to facilitate their working
and interaction with students and peers.
7. At the end of assignment, every Adjunct Faculty will submit a ‘performance report ’ to the University with a
copy to the University Grants Commission. The performance report may be considered for his
continuation/renewal of next tenure.
8. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extraordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 38
VISITING FELLOW
(Sections 6 (1) (xvii) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 12 (2) (xviii) & 39
of its First Statutes)
1. The University may appoint a Sanskrit scholar of eminence as Visiting Fellow.
2. Superannuated persons up to the age of 70 years may also be considered for appointment as Visiting Fellow.
The minimum tenure of a Visiting Fellow should not be less than a week and maximum - up to three months.
3. Honorarium to the Visiting Fellow shall be regulated as per UGC guidelines.
4. Travel expenses may be met in accordance with the Rules of the University.
5. The parent institution will grant academic leave with pay and usual allo wance for the duration of the
appointment as Visiting Fellow.
6. Subject to availability, the University would provide accommodation to the Visiting Fellow in the Guest
House of a Campus free of charge, but food charges would be paid by the Visiting Fellow.
7. The same person may not be invited as Visiting Fellow more than once in a year in the same University, but
the period of 3 months can be split up as desired by the University within the period of one year.
8. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinanc e, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 39
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION OF CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
PERFORMANCE FOR THE P ROGRAMMES/COURSES LEADING TO PRATHAMA (MIDDLE
CERTIFICATE), PURVA MADHYAMA (SECONDARY CERTIFICATE), UTTAR MADHYAMA/ PRAK
SHASTRI (SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE), SHASTRI (BACHELOR’S DEGREE)/ ACHARYA
(MASTER’S DEGREE) & OTHER POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA /DIPLOMA / CERTIFICATE
FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL/SEMESTER SYSTEM OF EXAMINATIONS OTHER THAN RESEARCH
DEGREE PROGRAMMES/COURSES.
(Sections 2 (u), 6 (1) (ii), 29 (1) (c) & 29 (1) (g) of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses
12 (2) (xix), 14 (a), 14 ( e) & 39 of its First Statutes)
Applicability: These Ordinances shall apply to all the Programmes/Courses launched by this
University leading to Prathama (Middle Certificate), Purva Madhyama (Secondary
Certificate), Uttar Madhyama/ Prak Shastri (Senior Seco ndary Certificate), Shastri
(Bachelor’s Degree)/ Acharya (Master’s Degree) & other Post Graduate Diploma
/Diploma /Certificate following the Annual/Semester system of Examinations other
than Research Degree Programmes/Courses.
1. Medium of Instruction:
i. The me dium of instructions in respect of all the Programmes/Courses of Study offered by the Central
Sanskrit University shall be as per the decision taken by the Academic Council.
ii. Question Papers related to all the subjects of all the Programmes/Courses for Exam inations of the
University shall be set in Sanskrit or as per the requirement of the subject; except in case of
examinations in Language(s)/Literature, where the question papers may be set and answered in the
respective languages either in totality or in p art, depending upon the requirements of the course and as
per the decision taken by the Academic Council.
2. Examinations:
Definitions: -
i. Academic Programmes/ Courses shall mean a programme/course containing various subjects and/or
any other components leading to Prathama (Middle Certificate), Purva Madhyama (Secondary
Certificate), Uttar Madhyama/ Prak Shastri (Senior Secondary Certificate), Shastri (Bachelor’s Degree)/
Acharya (Master’s Degree) & other Post Graduate Diploma /Diploma /Certificate.
ii. An Academic Year is a period of nearly 12 months devoted by the students for completion of the
requirements specified in the scheme of teaching and examinations and apportioned into 'terms' and
'breaks' etc.
iii. Board of Studies shall mean the Board of Studies of a Depar tment of the University.
iv. Semester System is an academic term which divides the academic year in two parts.
v. Subject means a component of the academic Programme/Course, carrying a distinctive code number and
specific credits assigned to it. Code for the sub jects shall be allocated in consultation with the
Examination Division.
vi. External Examiner shall mean a faculty member who is not from the institution to which the students
are enrolled and appointed to set the end -term examination question papers/ moderato r/ evaluation of
answer sheets and/or act as a practical examiner in the University.
vii. Internal Examiner shall mean an examiner who is from the same institution and assigned the
responsibilities to set the question papers, evaluation of answer sheets, theory class test/conduct practical
class tests and/or act as a practical examiner in the University.
viii. Student shall mean a person enrolled in any of the School of the University/Campus/Affiliated
Institution in an academic year for pursuing Programmes/Courses, t o which this Ordinance is applicable.
ix. University shall mean Central Sanskrit University, Delhi.
x. CE/CCIA shall mean the Continuous Evaluation/Comprehensive Continuous Internal Assessment of the
students.
xi. End-Semester Examination shall mean the examination conducted by the University after completion
of the semester.
xii. DCO shall mean the Detailed Course Outline or lecture plan prepared by the concerned faculty
member(s).
3. Academic Courses for Examinations
The University shall hold examinations for all such acad emic Programmes/Courses as are approved by
the academic council and as it may notify from time to time for awarding degrees/diploma/certificate, as
per the prescribed syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination as are approved by the Academic
Council.
4. Criteria for Examinations
i. Examinations of the University shall be open to the students enrolled for a Programme/Course of study
in the University, for a period specified for the course/subject of study in the Syllabi and Scheme of
Teaching and Examination.
ii. Provided that the Academic Council may allow any other category of candidates/students to take the
University Examinations for any specified academic Programme/Course to the fulfilment of such
conditions as may be laid down by the Academic Council from tim e to time.
iii. Provided further that a student may be debarred from appearing in the examination on the grounds
prescribed in the Ordinances or the Guidelines/Regulations prescribed by the University.
5. Course Content and Duration
i. Programmes/Courses of Studie s leading to Prathama (Middle Certificate), Purva Madhyama (Secondary
Certificate), Uttar Madhyama/ Prak Shastri (Senior Secondary Certificate), Shastri (Bachelor’s Degree)/
Acharya (Master’s Degree) & other Post Graduate Diploma /Diploma /Certificate incl uding certificate
for short term course shall comprise of a number of subjects and/or other components as specified in the
Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination of the concerned Programme/Course, as are proposed
by the concerned Authority/Board of Studies and approved by the Academic Council. Each subject shall
be assigned a weightage in terms of specified credits, wherever applicable. The minimum and/or
maximum credits to be acquired for the award of degree/diploma/certificate shall be specified b y the
Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination of the concerned Programme/Course.
ii. The minimum period required for completion of a Programme/Course shall be the Programme/Course
duration as specified in the Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examinat ion for the concerned
Programme/Course.
iii. The duration of a Programme/Course of Studies as well as maximum period allowed for completion of
the same shall be as prescribed by the University from time to time.
6. Academic Year
i. An academic year shall be apporti oned into two semesters for the Programmes/Courses of Studies where
semester system is applicable. The duration of Programmes/Courses of Studies for Semester/Annual
Systems shall be as determined by the University.
ii. Wherever applicable, the break -up of the academic semesters devoted to instructional work shall be as
prescribed by the University from time to time.
iii. The Academic Calendar shall be notified by the Academic wing of the University each year, before the
start of academic year.
7. Examination Fees
The University shall notify the fees payable by the students for various examinations after the same is
approved by the Academic Council. A student who has not paid the prescribed fees prior to the examinations
shall not ordinarily be eligible to appear in th e examination. The Vice -Chancellor may at his/her discretion
allow in certain cases of genuine hardship, an extension in the last date of payment of fees.
In exceptional circumstances, the Vice -Chancellor may waive off the fees and other charges, if any.
Subject to any modification by the competent authority of the University, the Examination Fee and other
charges shall be applicable as per the Ordinance of the University in this regard and the same shall also be
published in the Prospectus.
8. Attendance
i. Attendance is an important component in the assessment and evaluation system of the University.
ii. The criteria for allotment of marks for attendance shall be mentioned Detailed Course Outline [DCO] or
lecture plan by concerned faculty member(s).
iii. The teacher handling a course shall be responsible for maintaining a record of attendance of students
who have registered for the course and shall send the monthly attendance record to the concerned
Campus Director/Head of Institution.
iv. For appearing in the University examinations, requirement of minimum attendance in a
semester/academic year and condonation therein shall be as prescribed by the University from time to
time.
For courses regulated by a statutory regulatory body, if the statutory body provides for any s pecific
guideline for attendance, the same shall be applicable as approved by the Board of Studies of the
concerned School /Competent Authority of the University.
v. Marks for attendance in a particular subject shall be given based on the attendance record su bmitted by
the respective faculty member(s) concerned. The break -up of marks for Attendance shall be as per table
given below:
Total marks for
Attendance Range of Attendance Marks Allotted
5 (Five) Greater than or equal to 75% and less than or equal to 8 0% 1
Greater than 80% and less than or equal to 85% 2
Greater than 85% and less than or equal to 90% 3
Greater than 90% and less than or equal to 95% 4
Greater than 95% and less than or equal to 100% 5
vi. Student who has been disallowed due to short age of attendance shall be required to repeat ail the subjects
of the said semester/academic year with the next batch of students. The University enrolment number of
such student shall, however, remain unchanged and he/she shall be required to complete the course in a
maximum permissible period as mentioned in clause 5(iii).
The concerned Campus Director/Head of Institution shall announce the names of all such students who
are not eligible to appear in the semester term end examination/annual examination ba sed on the
attendance record, at least 5 calendar days before the start of the examination and simultaneously,
intimate the same to the Controller of Examination.
vii. If a student remains absent from classes on medical grounds, he/she shall have to submit the "Medical
Certificate" issued by a registered Medical Practitioner to the concerned Campus Director/Head of
Institution within one week after returning to classes. After the end of stipulated time of one week, the
Medical Certificate shall not be accepted and considered.
9. Conduct of Examination
i. All examinations of the University (except the Entrance Examinations for admission in different
Programmes/Courses of Study) shall be conducted and held at the University Campuses/Affiliated
Institutions/Centres as d ecided by the University.
ii. There shall be provision for conducting online examinations for specific Programmes/Courses.
iii. The schedule of End -Semester/Annual Examinations of the Programmes/Courses of Study shall be
prepared by the office of Controller of Ex aminations (CoE) and sent to all the Campus Directors /Heads
of the Affiliated Institutions atleast 15 (fifteen) days prior to the commencement of the respective
examinations.
iv. The End -Semester/Annual Examinations of all the Programmes/Courses of Study of the University shall
be conducted under the general supervision of the Controller of Examinations, who through the approval
of Vice -Chancellor shall appoint Centre Superintendent (CS) and Deputy Centre Superintendent (DCS)
for the conduct of these Examinat ions. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) shall be formulated
by the office of Controller of Examinations for conducting the same under approval of the Competent
Authority.
v. The Continuous Evaluation/Comprehensive Continuous Internal Assessments (CE/CC IAs) shall be
conducted by the concerned faculty member as per guidelines of Assessment and Evaluation System of
the University mentioned herein this Ordinance and as amended from time to time.
vi. The concerned Campus Director/Head of Affiliated Institution shall ensure the conduct of CE/CCIA in a
very smooth manner so that the students can be evaluated continuously as well as comprehensively as
per the spirit of CE/CCIA.
vii. Assessment of Attendance and Award of Marks against attendance shall be part of CE/CCIA.
viii. Wherever deems appropriate, the University may prescribe projects/dissertation/field
work/seminars/practical/internship/ training or any other techniques/methods for assessment for the
Programmes/Courses to determine the level of performance of the stude nts pursuing different
Programmes/Courses.
10. Examination System
1. All Programmes/Courses of Study of the University shall be offered under Semester/Annual System and
Examinations & Evaluation of students shall be done through Assessment and Evaluation System.
2. As a general principle, the Assessment and Evaluation System shall comprise the following components:
i. Continuous evaluation/internal assessment by the teacher(s) of the subject
ii. Evaluation through an End Semester/Annual Examination
3. The guidelines for di stribution of weightage for various components of evaluation and award of
credit/marks in respective components shall be prescribed in the Guidelines/Regulations framed by the
University.
11. Conduct of Continuous Evaluation/Comprehensive Continuous Internal A ssessment
i. The CE/CCIA in a theory course may comprise Written Test, Assignments, Presentations, Quizzes,
Viva -Voce, Case Study, Group Discussion etc. as prescribed by the concerned Board of Studies (BoS)
and School Board (SB) from time to time.
ii. In a cours e consisting laboratory component, each practical performed by a student will be subjected to
evaluation by the concerned faculty member(s). The evaluation will involve documentation of the
Practical Exercise/Experiment, Precision in the performance of exp eriment, Viva -Voce Examination etc.
iii. In the case of Industrial Training/Project/Dissertation, the CE/CCIA will include periodical Progress
Report.
iv. In the case of fieldwork, the CE/CCIA will include Professional Development, Record Keeping, Use of
Supervis ion, Regularity in Field Work, Participation in Individual & Group Conferences, Rural Camp,
Behavioural Laboratory, Skill Laboratories etc. or/and as approved by the Board of Studies of the
concerned subject or Programme/Course of Study.
v. The concerned Cam pus/Affiliated Institution shall maintain the complete record in respect of the
CE/CCIA of each student and display it on the notice board. The concerned Campus/Affiliated
Institution shall submit the record of CE/CCIA to the office of Controller of Examin ations (CoE) as per
prescribed guidelines.
vi. It shall be the duty of the concerned faculty members to evaluate all assignments, quizzes and other
component of CE/CCIA.
vii. A student pursuing a course of study shall be required to follow the criteria prescribed by the University
for Completion of the course.
12. Conduct of End -Semester/Annual Examination
i. The End -Semester/Annual examination for various subjects/courses will ordinarily be held in the month
prescribed by the University. The students will appear in the examinations on completion of minimum
period of study for the relevant subject/course.
ii. The schedule of examination shall be notified by the Controller of Examination at least 21 days prior to
the commencement of end semester/annual examinations.
However, the students, who take admission to some individual course as per the term of any MOU
executed by the University with any other University or accredited institution, will be allowed to appear
in the end semester/annual examination as per the schedule of th e University as to enable them to
complete the pre -requisite subject/course for their degree/diploma/certificate from the respective
Universities/accredited Institutions.
iii. The University may conduct the online examination for such courses as may be decided from time to
time. The online examination will be conducted in the manner as may be laid down by the Regulations.
iv. The End -semester/annual examination for the students who are enrolled in the various courses launched
by the University under MOOCs will be c onducted by the University or by the authorized institution as
per laid down procedure.
v. All semester/supplementary end semester/annual examination shall be conducted by the Controller of
Examination with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
vi. For theory an d practical examinations, the project report/dissertation/training report and any other term
end evaluation component, all examiners shall be appointed with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
vii. For the courses being run by the University, recommendations for names of the external examiners shall
be obtained from the concerned Board of Studies through the respective Head of Department and Dean
of the School. Where there is an exigency and the Board of Studies cannot meet, the Dean of School may
recommend th e names, stating clearly why the meeting of Board of Studies could not be convened.
viii. In emergent situations, where, for some reasons, the recommendations cannot be obtained from the
Board of Studies as stipulated above, recommendations may be obtained from one of the Dean of School
nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
ix. The panel of external examiners received by the Controller of Examinations shall be approved by the
Vice Chancellor.
x. The paper setters appointed by the Controller of Examinations with the appro val of the Vice Chancellor,
out of the approved panel for setting the Question papers, shall set the question papers. The question
papers shall be set out of the entire syllabus of the course.
xi. Question Paper -setting shall be done as per the guidelines/regu lations decided by the University and as
amended from time to time.
xii. After the receipt of the question paper(s) from the paper setter, the same shall be moderated by the
moderators appointed by the Controller of Examinations with the approval of the Vice -Chancellor.
xiii. End Semester/Annual Examination answer scripts of students shall be evaluated by the teachers
appointed by the Controller of Examinations with the approval of the Vice Chancellor from the subject
wise list of teachers. The approved subject wise list of teachers teaching the specific subject shall be
maintained by the Controller of Examinations.
xiv. The Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examinations of a Programme/Course shall prescribe
supplementary examinations for the course, if required.
xv. End Se mester/Annual practical examinations shall be conducted by a Board of Examiners for each
subject The Board shall consist of one or more examiners appointed by the Controller of Examinations
with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.
xvi. For any other type of e xamination, not covered by sub -clause (10.2 and 10.3) above, the mode of
conduct of examination shall be as specified in the Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination
and in the absence of such a provision shall be decided by the Controller of Examina tions with the
approval of the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of the Board of Studies concerned.
xvii. The results of a semester/annual (including the teacher's continuous evaluation and
semester/supplementary term end examination) shall be declared by t he Controller of Examinations on
the recommendation of the Examination Board and with the approval of the Vice Chancellor. However,
after scrutiny of the detailed result, if it is observed by the Controller of Examinations that there has been
a distinct ch ange of standard in the examination as a whole or in a particular subject, he/she may refer
the matter to the Examination Board.
xviii. The award list/term end mark -sheet containing the marks obtained by a student in various courses shall
be issued by the Contro ller of Examinations/Deputy Controller/Deputy Registrar (Exam)/ Assistant
Director/Assistant Registrar (Exam) at the end of each academic semester/year, after the declaration of
the result.
13. Criteria for Passing subjects, Marks, Promotion and Divisions
13.1 The details on the above is given as under: -
i. The maximum marks in a subject of Programme/Course and the passing marks (sum of both the
teachers 'continuous evaluation/internal assessment and end semester/annual examination) shall
be as prescribed by the Regu lations.
ii. To pass/qualify a subject, the student must appear in all components of the subject.
13.2 A student may apply for re -evaluation of his/her answer sheets of the specific subject on the
payment of prescribed fees within four weeks from the date of the declaration of the result.
13.3
i. In case of semester examination system, if a student obtaining less than passing marks assigned
to a subject and failing in the subject, he/she shall be allowed to re -appear in end
semester/annual examination of the subject, whe n the examination of such semester/annual is
conducted subject to maximum permissible period as mentioned in clause 5 (iii).
ii. A student who has to re -appear in a semester term end/annual examinations in term of clause
13.3 (i) above shall be examined as per the syllabus which will be in operation during the
subsequent year(s). However, if there are major modifications in the syllabus which is in
operation as compared to the syllabus which was applicable at the time of the students joining
the concerned cours e, the examinations will be held in accordance with the old syllabus.
iii. Students who are eligible to re -appear in a supplementary/ end semester/annual examination
shall have to apply to the Controller of Examinations through online/concerned Campus
Director /Head of Affiliated Institution and pay the examination fee prescribed by the
University, to be allowed to re -appear in an examination.
iv. The re -appearing student who secured less marks than equal to passing percentage [as described
in 13.1(ii)] of maximum marks of teacher's continuous evaluation/internal assessment also have
the option to repeat and improve the class test performance with regular batch of student. In
such cases, the student will be required to apply for such improvement in the beginning of the
said year, to - the Head of the Department concerned. The revised marks, received from the
faculty concerned atleast seven days before the commencement of end semester examinations
shall be considered; otherwise the previous marks already obtained by th e student shall be taken
into account without any modification. In such cases, where the student opts to improve the
class test performance with the next batch of students, the marks obtained in the class test will
be proportionately increase to include th e component of assignment/group discussion/home
test/projects /internships/viva -voce / additional test/ etc. If such students do not re -appear in the
end semester examinations, the improvement in teacher's continuous evaluation/internal
assessment shall no t be taken into account for result declaration. No extra fee shall be charged
from the students for repeating the teacher's continuous evaluation/internal assessment.
v. Policy for promotion of students to the next academic year, academic/semester breaks/cred its
shall be prescribed in the Guidelines/Regulations framed by the University.
vi. In course of studies governed by a statutory body, if the regulations/rules of the statutory body
specify any promotion policy, the same shall be implemented by the Controller of
Examinations under approval of the Vice Chancellor. Additional requirements may be added
for promotion to the next academic year by incorporating the same in the Syllabi and Scheme
of Teaching and examination for the concerned course.
14. Final Year Supplem entary Term End /Annual Examinations
A supplementary examination shall be conducted after the declaration of the final year result, only for
those regular students who do not have backlog upto the pre -final year subjects. That is, supplementary
end semeste r/annual examinations to be held only for the subjects of the final year for the regular
students who have failed only in subjects of the final year. The supplementary end semester/annual
examinations shall be allowed only to students who have been offered one chance to appear in the
examinations of the final year subject(s). The teacher's continuous evaluation/internal assessment
components shall not change in these cases. The supplementary end semester/annual examinations shall
be held for courses whose S yllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination specify this examination.
15. Transfer of Credits
i. A student may be permitted to do certain subjects in another Institution/University subject to
compatibility of subject content and assessment process with the pri or approval of the Dean of
the School concerned and the competent authority; and the University may allow transfer of
credits of such subjects on the recommendation of the Dean of the School. Similar benefit could
also be given, on the recommendation of th e Dean of the school, if a student has successfully
completed a subject, equivalent to a core subject of the Programme/Course for which the
student has registered, in a recognised Institution/University prior to joining a
Programme/Course of study.
ii. The Uni versity shall give equivalent credit weightage to the students for credits earned through
Online Learning Courses (in the category of Elective subjects] through SWAYAM platform in
the credit plan of the Programmes/Courses of Study as per guidelines of UGC (Credit
Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulation, 2016 and as
amended from time to time.
iii. The maximum credits that can be accepted for transfer shall not exceed 25% of the total credits
required for the completion of the Programme o f Study in which a student has been admitted.
iv. Only such subject(s) may be considered for acceptance of credit transfer, in which the student
has secured minimum marks, as prescribed by the University. In case a student has earned more
credits from other U niversities/ Educational/ Research Institutions, the student may indicate
his/her preference of subjects for credit transfer.
16. Grading System
After adding the teaching continuous evaluation/internal assessment marks to the end semester/annual
examinations, the marks secured by a student from maximum 100 shall be converted into a letter grade.
The grade points are the numerical equivalent of letter grade assigned to a student in the points scale as
given below: -
Letter Grade Letter Description Grade point Class Interval (in %)
O Outstanding 10 90 and above
A+ Excellent 9 75 and < 90
A Very Good 8 60 and < 75
B+ Good 7 55 and < 60
B Above average 6 50 and < 55
C Average 5 45 and < 50
P Pass 4 40 and < 45
F Fail 0 < 40
Ab Absent 0 Absent
Grade P (gra de point 4) shall be the subject passing grade unless specified otherwise by the fee Syllabi
and Scheme of Teaching and Examination for the course. For grade(s) below the passing grade as
defined in the Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination, the a ssociated grade points shall be
zero. Both acquired marks and grades shall be reflected on the end semester mark -sheets.
Note:
i. F = fail, and the students graded with 'F' in a programme or course shall be required to re -
appear in the examination.
ii. Minimum qu alifying marks for a subject is 40% or less than 45% i.e. 'P' grade.
iii. 'C grade is 45% or less than 50%
iv. 'B' grade is 50% or less than 55%
v. 'B+’ grade is 55% or less than 60%
vi. 'A' grade is 60% or less than 75%
vii. ’A+' grade is 75% or less than 90%
viii. ’O' grade i s 90% and above
ix. Students shall have to qualify the sessionals (tests, assignments, attendance, presentation etc.)
and end -semester examinations separately and the student failing to qualify either of the
components shall not be considered as qualified in any case.
x. Students shall be allowed to improve their grades during the maximum duration of the course of
study.
xi. There shall be no rounding of SGPA/CGPA
xii. The SGPA/CGPA obtained by a student is out of a maximum possible 10 points.
xiii. A student in order to be eligible for the award of the degree/diploma of the University must
have obtained CGPA of 4 at the end of the course.
xiv. Provided that students who are otherwise eligible for the award of the degree/diploma but have
secured a CGPA less than 4 at the end of the permissible period of semesters may be allowed
by the University to repeat the same subject of the same type in lieu thereof in the two extra
semesters provided in clause 5.2 on "Duration of course".
University shall adopt the 10 -points, grading system with the letter grades as given below. The
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) obtained by a student shall be classified into the
following divisions: -
CGPA Class/Division
10 Outstanding
9 and above, but less than 10 First Class with distinction
8 and above, but less than 9 First
7 and above, but less than 8 High Second
6 and above, but less than 7 Second
4 and above, but less than 5 Third
less than 4 Fail
In respect of components other than internal assessment and end semester examination,
wherever prescribed, the level of attainment necessary to qualify for the award of
degree/diploma/certificate will be prescribed in respect of each such Programmes/Courses of
study separately by the academic council on the recommendation of the concerned Boa rd of
Studies.
a. To qualify the award of master degree a candidate should obtain the prescribed credits relevant
to the course.
b. To qualify the award of bachelor's degree with a particular subject as honors, a candidate should
obtain the prescribed credits in cluding those in skill oriented subjects relevant to the course.
c. To qualify the award of post -graduation diploma/ diploma/certificate, a candidate should obtain
the prescribed credits to the relevant course.
17. Ranking of Students
i. One Student in each Program me/Course of Study shall be awarded Gold Medal and Certificate
of Merit, subject to condition(s) that he/she [or as decided by the office of Controller of
Examination from time to time):
a. should have first position with more than 60% marks;
b. should have pa ssed all the Semesters of a Programme/Course of Study without any break;
c. should have passed all the subjects in a Programme/Course of study without any back log
meaning thereby that he/she has not been awarded 'F or T Grade in any subject;
d. should have ex hibited good conduct and character during the period of a Programme/Course of
study.
18. Unfair Means/Students’ Grievance Committee
i. Use of Unfair Means
All cases regarding reported use of Unfair Means (UFM) in the examination during term end
examinations shal l be placed before an Unfair Means Committee/s to be constituted by the
Vice -Chancellor for making decision in individual cases, and recommending penalties as
specified in the ordinance, if any. The actions deemed as "Use of Unfair Means" shall be
specifie d by the Examination Division and procedure for dealing with cases of
suspected/alleged/reported use of unfair means shall be approved by the Vice -Chancellor. For
UFM cases during teacher's continuous evaluation the Dean of the concerned school shall take
appropriated necessary decision and communicate to the Examination Division.
ii. Students’ Grievance Committee
In case of any written representation/complaints received from the students within seven days
after completion of the examination regarding setting up of question paper etc. along with
specific recommendations of the Dean of the School, the same shall be considered by the
Students Grievance Committee to be constituted by the Vice Chancellor. The Vice -Chancellor
shall take appropriate decision on the recommendations of the Students Grievance Committee,
before the declaration of result(s) of the said examination.
19. Calculation of Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) in respect of semester examination system
i. Perform ance in a semester will be expressed as Semester Grade Point Average [SGPA) and
shall be rounded to two decimal digits.
ii. Cumulative performance of all the semesters together will reflect performance in the whole
programme and it will be known as Cumulative Grade Point Average [CGPA), and shall be
rounded to two decimal digits.
iii. The formula for calculating of SGPA and CGPA is given below: SGPA = ∑ CiGi /∑Ci
CGPA = ∑ ∑ CniGni/∑ Cni
Where: -
Ci - number of credits for the course
Gi - grade point obtained in t he course.
Cni- number of credit of the course of the nth semester
Mni - marks of the course of the nth semester
Gni - grade points of the course of the nth semester
iv. Audit papers (as per clause 4.4) shall not be accounted for in the calculation of SGPA and
CGPA.
v. The successful candidates as per clause 11.6 and having an overall CGPA higher than an equal
to the minimum CGPA specified in the Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination for
the award of the degree shall be awarded the degree and shall b e placed in Divisions as below:
a. CGPA of 4.00 - 4.99 shall be placed in the Third Division
b. CGPA of 5.00 to 6.49 shall be placed in the Second Division.
c. CGPA of 6.50 or above shall be placed in the First Division
d. CGPA of 10 shall be placed in the Exemplary Performance. Exemplary Performance shall be
awarded, if and only if, every subject of the course offered to the student is passed in the first
chance of appearing in the paper that is offered to the student A student with an academic
break shall not be awa rded the exemplary performance.
e. The CGPA x 10 shall be deemed equivalent to percentage of marks obtained by the student for
the purpose of equivalence to percentage of marks.
20. Award of Degree/Diploma/Certificate
A student shall be awarded a degree/Diploma/ Certificate if:
i. he/she has registered himself/herself, undergone the Programme/Course of studies, completed
the project/training report/dissertation specified in the curriculum of his/her Programme/Course
within the stipulated time, and secured the minimu m credits prescribed for award of the
concerned degree.
ii. there are no dues outstanding in his/her name to the University; and
iii. no disciplinary action is pending against him/her.
iv. he/she has acquired the CGPA higher than or equal to the minimum CGPA specifi ed in the
Syllabi and Scheme of Teaching and Examination for the award of the
degree/diploma/certificate, wherever applicable.
21. Subject to the provisions of the Act, the statutes and the Ordinance such administrative issues as disorderly
conduct in examinat ions, other malpractices, dates for submission of examination forms, issue of duplicate
degrees, instructions to examiners. Superintendents Examination Centre, invigilators, their remuneration
and any other matter connected with the conduct of examinations will be dealt with as per the guidelines
approved for the purpose by the Vice -Chancellor.
22. Notwithstanding anything stated in this Ordinance, for any unforeseen issues arising, and not covered by this
Ordinance, or in the event of differences of interpreta tion, the Vice Chancellor may take a decision, after
obtaining the opinion/advice of a Committee consisting of any or all of the Deans of the faculty. The
decision of the Vice -Chancellor shall be final.
23. Appointment of Amanuensis:
i. The rules and regulations pertaining to appointment of amanuensis shall be as follows: -
An amanuensis shall be allowed in case of:
Blind Candidates (visually handicapped); and
The candidates, who are disabled due to an accident or disease and are unable to write
with their own han ds,
Provided that the candidates under above shall have to produce a medical certificate
issued from the competent authority.
ii. Candidates who are suffering with writing disabilities and cannot write with their own
hands would be entitled to seek assistanc e of computers for purpose of typing only, subject
to the conditions that the computers/laptops shall be provided by the University on advance
intimation by the concerned candidate to the office of CoE at least two weeks prior to the
commencement of End Se mester/Annual Examinations.
Provided further that the University shall ensure that the computer provided to the
candidate does not have any data stored in it which is relevant to the examination in which
the candidate is appearing, and that it does not ha ve Internet facility. Such benefits to the
physically challenged persons shall be allowed on production of a medical certificate from
the designated authority.
iii. The Controller of Examinations, on receiving an Application from the candidate at least
two wee ks before the commencement of End Semester/Annual Examinations, will arrange
for the appointment of an amanuensis and shall inform the Examination Centre
Superintendent of the concerned examination.
iv. The amanuensis shall be a person of qualification not abo ve 12th standard.
v. The Examination Centre Superintendent of the Examinations shall arrange for a suitable
room for the disabled candidate and appoint a Special Invigilator from the list supplied by
the office of the Controller of Examinations.
vi. One extra h our will be given to the blind candidates for examinations of 3 hours of duration
(i.e. 20 minutes per hour of examination).
vii. An honorarium as approved by the Academic Council from time to time may be paid to the
Amanuensis for the services provided.
24. Rates of Remuneration
The remuneration to be paid to the paper setters, moderators, examiners and evaluators of students
answer scripts, projects, dissertation, thesis etc. shall be as approved by the Executive Council.
The remuneration to be paid to various c ategories of persons appointed for the conduct of examinations
shall be as prescribed by the Executive Council from time to time.
25. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as may
be necessary for remov al of difficulties and to resolve any other extra ordinary issues.
ORDINANCE NO. 40
SCHOOL OF STUDIES AND DEPARTMENTS
(Section 2 (v), 12 & 29 of the Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 read with Clauses 4, 17 & 39 of its First
Statutes)
1. There shall be different Departments / Centres of Studies under the School of Studies in the University.
2. The School of Studies and Departments / Centres of Studies established in the University are specified
hereunder : -
1. School of Veda -Vedanga & Vedic Sciences
i. Departme nt of Vyakarana Shastra
ii. Department of Jyotisha Shastra
iii. Department of Veda, Paurohitya & Karmakanda
iv. Department of Vedang & Veda Bhashya
v. Centre for Vedic Science
2. School of Shikshashastra (Education) & Kaushal Prashikshan (Skilling)
i. Department of Shikshashast ra (Education)
ii. Centre for Faculty Development and Skilling
3. School of Languages, Literature and Culture
i. Department of Sanskrit Sahitya
ii. Department of Puranetihasa
iii. Department of English
iv. Department of Indian Languages –
a. Hindi
b. Bangla
c. Odiya
d. Nepali
e. Dogri
f. Malay alam
g. Kannada
h. Marathi
i. Maithili
& any other regional languages.
v. Centre for Natya Shastra Studies
4. School of Shastric Knowledge Systems
i. Department of Dharmashastra
ii. Department of Manuscriptology & Paleography
5. School of Darshana
i. Department of Bauddha Darshana & Pali
ii. Department of Vedanta
iii. Department of Nyaya
iv. Department of Darshana
v. Department of Jain Darshana & Prakrit
vi. Department of Mimamsa
vii. Department of Sankhya Yoga Darshana
6. School of Contemporary Knowledge Systems & Humanities
i. Department of Social Science –
a. Polit ical Science
b. Economics
c. History
d. Sociology
e. Geography
& Any other Discipline
ii. Department of Commerce, Business & Public Administration
iii. Centre for Women’s Studies
iv. Centre for Leadership & Management Studies
7. School of Multidisciplinary Sciences & Technology
i. Depar tment of Computer Science & Natural Language Processing.
ii. Department of Linguistics & Translation Studies;
8. School of Yogic Science & Holistic Health Practices
i. Department of Yogic Sciences & Spirituality
ii. Department of Ayurveda & Naturopathy
3. The University sh all establish any other Departments and Centres and also emerging subjects therein as
per requirement from time to time. However, for addition of any School of Studies and Departments in
future, the University shall seek approval of the Ministry of Finance , Govt. of India through Ministry of
Education.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ordinance, the Vice Chancellor may take such measures as
may be necessary for removal of difficulties and to resolve any other extraordinary issues.
Prof. RANJIT KUM AR BARMAN, Registrar I/c
[ADVT. -III/4/Exty./ 489/2023 -24]
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