(1) The Vidvat-Parishad shall be responsible for laying down the academic policies in regard to maintenance and improvement of standards of teaching, research, collaboration programmes in academic matters and evaluation of workload of the teachers.
(2) It shall consist of the following members, namely:-
(a) the Kulaguru-Adhyaksha;
(b) the Sama-Kulaguru;
(c) the Adhishthatas of the Sankayas;
(d) the Adhyakshas of the Adhyayana Mandalas;
(e) the Sanchalaka of the Vistara Seva Mandala;
(f) one principal each of the conducted or affiliated colleges, institutions or pathashalas to be nominated by rotation as prescribed by statutes;
(g) one professor from amongst the professors in the university departments or institutions, nominated by the Kulaguru;
(h) one teacher representing each faculty to be co-opted by the Vidvat-Parishad from amongst the teachers having not less than 10 years teachers experience, other than principals of colleges, Heads of university departments and Heads of recognised institutions as prescribed by statutes;
(i) one head of an academic services unit of the university, nominated by the Kulaguru;
(j) two scholars nominated by the Kuladhipati from amongst the Sanskrit institution in the State;
(k) two eminent Sanskrit scholars nominated by the Kulaguru;
(l) the Director of Higher Education, Maharashtra State or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director Higher Education or his nominee;
(m) Honorary Sanskrit Organiser, if any, of the Government of Maharashtra.
(3) The Kulasachiva shall act as the Secretary of the Vidvat-Parishad, but shall have no right to vote.
(4) The Vidvat-Parishad shall meet at least twice a year.