(1)There shall be a Board of Student Art and Culture to fostering a vibrant art and cultural environment in the University.

(2)The Board of Student Art and Culture shall consist of the following members, namely:-

(a)Vice Chancellor - Chairperson;

(b)Pro-Vice Chancellor;

(c)Dean (Academic Affairs);

(d)Registrar;

(e)Finance Officer;

(f)Director, Estate and Facilities Management;

(g)Director, Student Affairs;

(h)Director, Public Relations and Community Outreach; and

(i)Director, Student Art and Culture – Member Secretary.

(3)The Board of Student Art and Culture of the University shall meet at least three times in a year.

(4)The Board of Student Art and Culture shall have the following powers and duties namely:-

(a)to recommend budgets for cultural activities, recommend faculty and student participation in cultural programs, and enter collaborations with external cultural organizations;

(b)promote inclusivity by ensuring participation from diverse communities, including marginalized and tribal students;

(c)archive and document cultural events, performances, and student artworks;

(d)Collaborate with academic departments and Board of Studies to integrate arts and culture into the curriculum;

(e)Coordinate with State Government and non-governmental organizations for funding and sponsorship of cultural activities;

(f)Develop and maintain University-level cultural centres, auditoriums, and art galleries;

(g)Submit an annual report on cultural activities and initiatives of the University to the Academic Council and Syndicate;

(h)to devise a mechanism to implement recommendations of the Vice Chancellor as regards students’ development and culture;

(i)to take necessary measures to ensure participation of well-trained teams in various regional, national and international level competitions, and cultural, recreational and other activities;

(j)to recommend to competent authority to make alternative arrangements regarding examinations for students participating in the inter-University or national or international sports, cultural competitions or NCC, NSS events during the relevant schedules of examinations as prescribed by Statutes/University Ordinances; and

(k)to undertake any other task as may be prescribed by the Statutes.