Powers and functions of the University

Powers and functions of the University-

1. (1) The powers and functions of the University shall be the following:—
   • (i) To provide high-quality and advanced instruction in such branches of knowledge and other allied, interdisciplinary and emerging areas, and for such other special purposes as may be determined by the University or the State Government as the case may be, and to create and sustain a robust ecosystem for cutting-edge research, innovation, and the advancement, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge, with a view to addressing national and global challenges and advancing the intellectual and developmental aspirations of the State of Bihar and the Nation;
   • (ii) to grant, subject to such conditions as the University may determine, diplomas or certificates to, and confer degrees or other academic distinctions on, persons, on the basis of examination, evaluation or any other method of testing, and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause;
   • (iii) to organise and to undertake extramural studies, training and extension services;
   • (iv) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner prescribed by the Statutes;
   • (v) to establish or constitute such committees, cells and procedures as direction issued by the University Grants Commission or any other statutory or regulatory authority;
   • (vi) to provide facilities through the Online or distance education system to such persons as it may determine;
   • (vii) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and other teaching or academic positions, required by the University and to appoint persons to such Principalships, Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships or other teaching or academic positions;
   • (viii) The University may, with the prior approval of the State Government, establish off-campuses, research parks, innovation hubs, incubation centres, advanced scientific laboratories or specialized research centres within the State of Bihar, in accordance with the provisions made thereunder and other applicable laws.
   • (ix) to recognise an institution of higher learning for such purposes as the University may determine and to withdraw such recognition;
   • (x) to co-operate or collaborate or associate with any other University or authority or institution of higher learning, including those located outside the country, in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine;
   • (xi) to establish such centers and specialised laboratories or other units for research and instruction as are, in the opinion of the University, necessary for the furtherance of its objects;
   • (xii) to publish journals, books, monographs, research papers, technical reports, patents, scientific databases and such other publications as may be necessary for dissemination of knowledge.
   • (xiii) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
   • (xiv) to establish and maintain Institutions, Halls and Hostels;
   • (xv) to make provision for research and advisory services and for that purpose to enter into such arrangements with other institutions, industrial or other organisations, as the University may deem necessary;
   • (xvi) to organise and conduct refresher courses, workshops, seminars and other programmes for teachers, evaluators and other academic staff;
   • (xvii) to appoint on contract or otherwise visiting Professors, Emeritus Professors, Professor of Practice, Consultants and such other persons who may contribute to the advancement of the objects of the University as per provision of the Statutes; (xviii) to determine standards of admission to the University, which may include examination, evaluation or any other method of assessment;
   • (xix) to introduce semester system, continuous evaluation and Choice-Based Credit System and the University shall enter into agreements with other Universities and academic institutions for credit transfer and joint degree programmes;
   • (xx) to introduce innovative courses and programmes of studies with a provision for periodic review and restructuring;
   • (xxi) to ensure active participation of students in all academic activities of the University, including evaluation of teachers;
   • (xxii) to obtain accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council or any other accrediting agency at the national level; (xxiii) to receive grants, endowments, donations, gifts, benefactions, bequests, subscriptions, research funding and financial assistance from the Central Government, State Government, University Grants Commission, industries, philanthropic organizations, national and international funding agencies and other lawful sources;
   • (xxiv) ensure efficient digital governance through paperless administration, digital evaluation, online academic services, e-office systems, learning management platforms, and the development of digital libraries and research data repositories; and
   • (xxv) to introduce e-governance with an effective Management Information System.
2. (2) Notwithstanding anything mentioned in the Act, the University shall require prior permission of the State Government before admitting any institution or before creation of any posts or establishment of any new Departments or Chair, before starting any new academic programmes requiring appointment of additional teachers, non-teachers and permanent infrastructure.