The Manipur University Act, 2005

Summary of the Manipur University Act, 2005

Key Provisions

1. Establishment & Governance

• Entity: Manipur University, a Body Corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.

• Jurisdiction: Extends across Manipur, with specified oversight of outlying campuses.

• Leadership: Chancellor: Appointed by the Central Government for a 5-year term or until 70 years of age, serving as the University's Head.

• Central Government Oversight: Empowered to review, inspect, and direct the University, including annulment of non-compliant proceedings.

2. Academic Powers

• Academic Authority: Offers diverse instructional programs (including semester, continuous evaluation, and choice-based credit systems).

• Awards degrees, certificates, and honorary degrees.

• Promotes inter-university mobility with portable pension schemes.

• Introduces innovative courses with periodic reviews.

3. Operational & Administrative Powers

• Resource Mobilization: Accepts benefactions, manages properties, and invests funds in approved securities.

• Borrows money (with Central Government approval) for university development.

• Regulatory Controls: Sets admission standards (all-India basis for national character).

• Defines service conditions, code of conduct, and disciplinary measures for employees and students.

• Provides advisory services to governmental and national institutions.

4. Financial & Developmental Autonomy

• Project Undertakings: Engages in consultancy services and customised courses for co-operatives.

• Infrastructure Development: Purchases, leases, constructs, and maintains properties for university purposes.

• Global Engagement: Admits foreign students and explores joint degree programmes with other universities.

5. Compliance & Accountability

• Accreditation: Seeks accreditation from renowned accrediting agencies.

• E-Governance: Implements effective management information systems across all spheres.