The L.N. Mithila University is a teaching-cum-affiliating University with 22 Post-Graduate Department, 43 Constituent Colleges (i.e. managed and maintained by the University), a fair number of affiliated colleges (i.e. colleges admitted to the priviledge of the university) and three Government institutions. The University is administered by the syndicate in executive matters, by the academic council in academic matters and by the Senate, the supreme authority of the University in all the matters. His Excellency, the Governor of the state happens to be the Chancellor of the University and Chairman of the senate. The Vice-Chancellor chairs the Syndicate and the Academic Council. There exists a Financial Committee for all financial management. The Vice-Chancellor assisted by the Pro-Vice Chancellor is administrative and academic head whereas the Registrar being secretary of the Senate, Syndicate and Academic Council is the Chief Executive Officer of the university in practice. The Financial Advisor opines in the financial matters.

For physical, academic and fiscal developments there is provision of a “Planning and Evaluation Committee” in the act and it is duly constituted. For critical and comprehensive analysis on various issues, separate statutory committees (altogether 18 in number, detail appended) are in existence which make recommendations on the issue of concern. Powers and duties of different bodies and officers are prescribed in the Act and Statutes of the University (Copy appended). The development of colleges is monitored by a ‘College Development Council’ while various University Departments where Post-Graduate teaching and research in carried out, are managed by the respective Heads of the departments (HOD). Teaching, administration and financial management in University Departments and constituent colleges are made through their HOD and Principals and in affiliated colleges through their Governing body.

Since last two years, academic calender is being published regularly and inspite of various odds we try our level best to implement it as far as practicable.

The reservation policy is a constitutional matter and is implemented and practiced in all the appointments right from the year 1982 when this was introduced in the University by a statute.

Provision of confidential report in the service-book is prescribed and in practice. The Officers try to develop administrative skills among their subordinates through regular touch and mutual interactions. They themselves, often participate in State/National Seminars organised to develop proficiency in administrative and managesial skill.

The University seldom raises the tuition fees as the various students wings starts opposing the enhancement, and paralyzing the functioning of the university in protest. The fee rates are in practice almost for the last three decades. However, in some self financing courses the fees has been fixed to cater the needs of the department.

The university has an audit section for internal audits.

HEALTHY PRACTICES :

Though, there is no apparent mechanism/process for internal quality checks, but the University is trying its level best to adopt new technologies to uplift the internal qualities, viz., computerization of various departments and internet connections to know the latest know-how and upgrade internal quality to match with others in the field. An M.O.U. has been signed with I.C.A.R. for establishment of a “Makhana Research Centre” in the University. Some self-financing courses like Distance Education, M.B.A., P.G.D.C.A. have been started and are running. Through N.C.C., N.S.S., Sports and Cultural programmes, the University tries to inculcate civic responsibilities among the students.