Objects of the University

The University shall employ a broad range of strategies to achieve its vision and objectives,- (i) to formulate the niche areas for research & teaching keeping in mind the needs being socially relevant in creating a knowledge society; (ii) to support, promote and undertake the advancement of university education leading up to and including undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral courses in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Humanities, Medicine, Pharmacy, Allied Health Sciences, Business Administration, Agriculture, Education and such other objects as the trustees may deem fit with prior approval of the State Government; (iii) to establish Campuses and have study centers, constituent colleges and Regional Centres, at various locations in Karnataka and to contribute and develop an understanding of educational change and social and human development; as per norms of the University Grants Commission with prior approval of the State Government; (iv) to carve a niche in the fields of entrepreneurship & entrepreneurial research and to develop case studies including providing strategic advice to the Incubated Companies; (v) 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 modern methods of assessment; (vi) to collaborate with any other universities, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, industry associations, professional associations or other organizations offer specific educational and research programmes, training programmes and exchange programmes for students, faculty members and others; (vii) to undertake programmes for development and training of faculty and researchers of the University in partnership with any other University of quality with prior approval of the State Government; (viii) to undertake collaborative research and advocacy with any organizations with prior approval of the State Government; (ix) engage students in research to promote innovation problem solving approach and creativity; (x) to provide an innovative system of University level education, flexible and open, in regard to methods and places of learning, combination of courses, eligibility for enrolment, age of entry, conduct of examination and operation of programmes with a view to promoting access and equity in higher learning and to encourage excellence in the new fields of knowledge and to provide special emphasis on both the academic and application oriented learning; (xi) to promote national integration and the integrated development of human personality through its policies and programmes; (xii) promote and undertake various research programmes in various disciplines to solve problems in areas such as but not limited to disease cure, environment protection and improvement, renewable energy, efficient industrial practices, business administration and socio - economic development; (xiii) design programmes towards continuing education of people employed in industries for skills enhancement; (xiv) engage students and faculty in industrial projects; (xv) contribute to the productivity of industries through consulting assignments; (xvi) encourage entrepreneurship in students, alumni and industry partners through teaching and collaborations; (xvii) develop awareness and inspire public and private initiatives on matters of national and international importance through seminars, workshops, symposiums, discussions, conferences, continuous education programmes, community development programmes, publications, training programmes and entrepreneurship; (xviii) develop social entrepreneurship programmes by way of teaching, learning and leading by example; (xix) undertake development activities relevant to development of the rural and urban sections of the society; (xx) collaborate with developing, underdeveloped and developed nations to solve critical problems by pooling in global knowledge.