The National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020 · Chapter III – Authorities of University

Section 18 – Academic Council

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

18. Academic Council

(1) The Academic Council of the University shall consist of the following members, namely:--

(i) Vice-Chancellor--Chairperson, ex officio;

(ii) two academicians or professionals to be nominated by the Board of Governors --members;

(iii) two academicians or professionals in the field of forensic science to be nominated by the Board of Governors--members;

(iv) Director-cum-Chief Forensic Scientist, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India--member, ex officio;

(v) Campus Directors--members, ex officio;

(vi) one Dean or professor or associate professor from each discipline of the School, by rotation, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor--members, ex officio;

(vii) two representatives of industry or industry bodies in related sectors to be nominated by the Board of Governors--members.

(2) The Executive Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Council.

(3) The term of office of the members nominated under clauses (ii), (iii), (vi) and (vii) of sub-section (1) shall be three years, and the members shall be eligible for re-nomination for the next term.

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