18. The Board of Studies of the Academy

the Executive Director;

the Principal Administrative Officer of the

two persons nominated by the Board;

a representative nominated by the Vice-Chancellor of the University to which the Academy may be affiliated; and

the heads of various Branches in the Academy.

to identify and recommend to the Board, the courses of study and the curricula of such courses which are to be offered by the Academy;

to decide on the degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions which shall be awarded for the courses of study offered at the Academy;

to identify the training to be followed, the examinations to be passed and the other conditions to be satisfied by students who wish to qualify for such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;

to consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Board;

to present recommendations and reports to the Board on matters connected with the courses of study, teaching programmes, research programmes or examinations being conducted by the Academy;

to appoint committees, which may include persons not being members of the Board of Studies for the purpose of considering and reporting on any special subject or subjects;

to recommend to the Board—

the requirements for the admission of students to courses of study and examination;

the persons who are suitable for recognition as teachers or examiners;

the persons who, having passed the prescribed examinations and having satisfied other prescribed conditions, are eligible for the award of diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;

to identify the mode and conditions of competition for fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals and other prizes; and

to name the persons suitable for the award of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, bursaries, medals and other prizes.