Section 4: Powers and functions of the Institute. The Institute shall have the powers

4. Powers and functions of the Institute. The Institute shall have the powers— (a) to provide for instruction and training in computer and information technology and to make provisions for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may deem fit; (b) to admit and examine students; (c) to hold examinations and confer or award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on and to persons who have passed its examinations under prescribed conditions; (d) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the manner as may be prescribed; (e) to prescribe courses of studies and undertake research as it may determine; (f) to demand and receive such fees and other charges as it may determine; (g) to appoint such officers including teachers and members of the staff and prescribe terms and conditions, powers and duties of such officers and staff; (h) to appoint members of the various bodies and committees as the Board may determine for instructional and curricular activities and admit students of the Institute and its constituent units; (i) to affiliate and disaffiliate educational institutions and inspect such institutions or associate itself with other educational, training and research institutions; (j) to receive and manage property, grants, bequests, trusts, gifts, donations, endowments and other contributions made to the Institute and to invest them in such manner as it may deem fit; (k) to enter into agreements, contracts and arrangements with governments, organizations, institutions, bodies and individuals for carrying out its function and activities; and (l) to do all such other acts and things as may be required to further its objectives.

Effective date: 2000-01-01

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