Powers and functions of the University

A University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (1) to provide for instruction in Agriculture and other allied branches of learning as the University may deem fit; (2) to provide for conduct of research in agriculture, and allied branches of learning; (3) to provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through extension education; (4) to institute degree, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (5) to institute courses of study and hold examinations and confer degree, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have,- (i) pursued a course of study as prescribed, and (ii) carried out research in a University or institution recognised in this behalf by the University as may be prescribed; (6) to confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed; (7) to provide lectures and instructions for field workers, farmers and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them as may be prescribed; (8) to operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 4; (9) to take over and maintain colleges and hostels relating to Agriculture and other allied Sciences; (10) to maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations, institutions and museums for teaching, research and extension education; (11) to institute teaching, research and extension education posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (12) to determine qualifications for teachers and to recognise persons as qualified to give instruction or to carry out research and extension education in Agriculture and allied Sciences; (13) to create posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (14) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes; (15) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for the students and staff of the University; (16) to fix demand and receive such fees and of her charges as may be prescribed; (17) to supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; and (18) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University.