Board of Studies (BOS)
The fundamental academic body in an autonomous college, responsible for framing, reviewing, and updating the syllabi and academic programs.
About Board of Studies
The Board of Studies (BoS) is the fundamental academic body in an autonomous college, responsible for framing, reviewing, and updating the syllabi and academic programs for a specific discipline or group of subjects. It is established under the guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and operates under the broader academic oversight of the college's Academic Council.
Composition of the Board of Studies
The BoS is composed of both internal and external members to ensure academic quality and industry relevance:
Chairman
The Head of the Department (HoD) concerned.
Internal faculty
All teachers within that specific specialization or department.
External subject experts
Two subject experts from outside the parent university, nominated by the college's Academic Council. One subject expert nominated by the Vice-Chancellor of the affiliating university from a panel of recommendations by the college principal.
Industry representation
One expert from the corporate sector, industry, or an allied field relevant to placements.
Meritorious alumnus
One postgraduate alumnus of the college, nominated by the principal.
Co-opted members (optional)
The BoS Chairman may, with the principal's approval, co-opt additional experts when formulating special courses.






