Section 4: Powers and functions of the University

4. Powers and functions of the University.— The University shall have the powers— (a) to provide for instruction and training in computer and emerging sciences and in such allied branches of learning as it may deem fit; and to make provision for research, demonstrations and other services, and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in such manner as it may determine; (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 select and promote faculties; (e) to confer honorary degrees; (f) to prescribe courses of studies in computer and emerging sciences and such other branches of learning as the University may determine; (g) to pursue research; (h) to establish and support other facilities for education, training and research; (i) to decide teaching methods and strategies in order to ensure the most effective educational and training programmes; (j) to use its financial and other resources to the fullest extent for the execution of its programmes; (k) to enter into agreements, contracts and arrangements with organizations, institutions, bodies and individuals for carrying out its functions and activities; (l) to affiliate or associate itself with other institutions for effective discharge of its functions and responsibilities; (m) to provide for the teaching of specified courses and training for persons not being the students of the University and grant certificates and diplomas to such persons; (n) to establish, administer and maintain halls of residence and approve any place as hostel or lodging for students; (o) to recognise the examinations passed or the period of study spent at other universities or places of learning as equivalent to examinations or periods of study in the University or to withdraw such recognition; and (p) 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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