Section 12(1)

12. (1) The Academic Council shall be incharge of the academic affairs
of the University and shall, subject to the provision of the Act and the
Statutes, superintend, direct and control and be responsible for the
maintenance of standards of instructions, education and examinations
and other matters connected with the conferment of degrees or award of
diplomas, certificate and shall exercise such other powers and perform
such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Statutes.
It shall advise the Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters.