Objects of the University

Objectives of the University shall be as stated below: (i) to further the cause of quality higher learning in the State in the current competitive environment; (ii) to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit, and in particular, to make special provisions for integrated courses and to make appropriate measures for promoting interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary studies and research in the University; (iii) to provide an innovative system of University level education, flexible and open, with regard to methods and practices of learning, combination of courses, eligibility for enrolment, age of entry, conduct of examination and operation of programmes with a view to promote access and equity in higher learning and to encourage excellence in the new fields of knowledge; (iv) to provide an equal emphasis on both academic and application-oriented learning besides facilitating the realization of inherent human excellence reflecting the essence of Indian thought; (v) To integrate Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) with contemporary academic disciplines to expand the frontiers of knowledge and its application for our current times; (vi) to promote national integration and the integrated development of human personality amongst all its stakeholders; (vii) to provide instruction, teaching, training, research, consultancy, extension and development in various disciplines in areas such as Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, Medicine, Health Sciences, Pharmacy etc., including other allied fields of development and make provisions for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in these fields; (viii) to design and deliver high quality training, capacity building and development systems for teachers in higher and professional education, administrators and professionals working in Government, Public and Private Sectors and development professionals in other systems; (ix) to establish Campuses and have Study Centers, Constituent Colleges and Regional Centers at various location within Karnataka; (x) to institute degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions like award of credits on the basis of successful completion of academic work evaluated through multiple methods of assessment; (xi) to collaborate with any other universities, research institutions, non-profit organizations, industry association, professional associations or other organizations and institutions to conceptualize, design, develop and offer specific educational and research programmes, training programmes and exchange programmes for students, faculty members and others;