Powers and Functions of the University

(a) to provide for instruction, training the research in Veterinary Science; (aa) to affiliate or recognise Veterinary Colleges or Polytechnics and to withdraw such affiliation or recognition in the manner as may be prescribed; (b) to provide for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the files and extension programmes in Veterinary Sciences; (c) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer, degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued a course of study, or carried on research in the University or in an institutions recognized in this behalf by the University, as may be prescribed; (ca) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer diplomas to the Private Polytechnics in Veterinary, Dairy & Fishery Sector affiliated by the University; (cb) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer Post Graduate/ Under Graduate degrees to the Private Colleges in Veterinary, Diary & Fishery Sector affiliated by the University; (d) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions, as may be prescribed; (e) to create teaching, research and extension posts required by the University and to appoint qualified persons to such posts; (f) to institute and award fellowships including travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships and prizes in accordance with the statutes; (g) to acquire, hold and dispose of property, and to enter into contracts and to do all other things necessary for, or incidental to the objectives of the University; (h) to take over and maintain colleges relating to Veterinary Sciences and hostels therefore; (i) to borrow money from the Government of India, any State Government or any other agency; (j) to establish and maintain the University Colleges and hostels therefore; (k) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed; (l) to provide such lectures and instructions for and to grant such diplomas to field workers, and other persons, as the University may determine; (m) to regulate the conduct of students, to maintain discipline among them and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; (n) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto; (o) to cooperate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes, as the University may determine; and (p) to do all such acts and things, as may be necessary for the furtherance of the objects of the University.