The Academic Council is the principal academic body responsible for promoting and coordinating teaching, research, and academic excellence at the University of Baltistan, Skardu.
Academic Council composition
Heads & Deans
Department representatives
Positions to be filled
Dean: Prof. Abdul Matin
Dean: Prof. Ashfaque Ahmad SHAH, PhD
| Sr. | Member Details | Status & Term |
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1
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Professor Dr. Masood Akhtar
Vice Chancellor
Position: Ex-Officio Member
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Chairperson
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2
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Prof. Abdul Matin
Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
Position: Ex-Officio Member
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Ex-Officio Member
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3
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Prof. Ashfaque Ahmad SHAH, PhD
Dean Faculty of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Position: Ex-Officio Member
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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4
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Chemistry
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
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5
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Botany
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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6
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Zoology
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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7
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Mathematics
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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8
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Computer Science
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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9
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Environmental Science
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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10
|
Head of Department
Head of the Department, Languages & Cultural Studies
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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11
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Educational Development
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
|
12
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Head of Department
Head of the Department, Business Management, Commerce & Economics
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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13
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Head of Department
Head of Department, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Position: Head of Department
|
Ex-Officio Member
|
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14
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Head of Department
Head of Department, Archeology and Heritage Studies
Position: Head of Department
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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15
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Principal
Public School and College, Skardu
Position: Principal
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Member
|
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16
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Principal
Govt. Degree College for Women, Skardu
Position: Principal
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Member
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17
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Vacant
The Registrar
Position: Ex-Officio Member
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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18
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Mr. Nasim Abbas
Controller of Examinations
Position: Ex-Officio Member
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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19
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N/A
The Librarian
Position: Ex-Officio Member
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Ex-Officio Member
|
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20
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Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain
Associate Professor, Department of Botany
Position: Member 1
|
Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
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21
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Dr. Ghulam Raza
Associate Professor, Department of Zoology
Position: Member 2
|
Member
|
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22
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Dr. Muhammad Riaz
Assistant Professor, Islamic Studies
Position: Member 3
|
Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
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23
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Dr. Mir Alam
Assistant Professor, Department of Business Management, Commerce & Economics
Position: Member 4
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Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
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24
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Mr. Junaid Ahmad
Lecturer, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Position: Member 5
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Member
Appointed: 13 Sep, 2024
Term ends: 12 Sep, 2027
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25
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Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 1
|
Member
|
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26
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Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 2
|
Member
|
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27
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Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 3
|
Member
|
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28
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Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 4
|
Member
|
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29
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Vacant
Senior Faculty Member (Non-HOD)
Position: Member 5
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Member
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The Academic Council is the principal academic body of the University, responsible for promoting and coordinating teaching, research, and academic excellence in accordance with the UoBS Order, 2016.
Formulate and regulate academic policies and programs
Approve curricula, syllabi, and courses of study
Promote research and coordinate research activities
Recommend standards for admission to the University
Regulate examinations and approve results
Recommend conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates
Determine academic calendar and schedule
Consider academic collaborations and linkages
Promote innovation in teaching and learning methods
Advise on academic standards and quality assurance
Recommend academic appointments and promotions
Guide academic planning and development
Current Academic Term
2024 - 2027