Powers and functions of University

The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely :—

1. (a) to provide for instructions, training and research in Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences;
2. (b) to provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through extension education;
3. (c) to institute degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions in Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences;
4. (d) to hold examinations and to confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions to persons who have,—
   • (i) pursued a prescribed course of study; or (ii) carried out research in the University under the prescribed conditions;
5. (e) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner and under the conditions prescribed;
6. (f) to provide for lectures and instructions for field workers, livestock farmers and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them, if necessary;
7. (g) to cooperate with other universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as it may detrmine;
8. (h) to establish and maintain colleges and institutions relating to Veterinary and Fisheries Sciences;
   • (i) to affiliate colleges to the University under conditions prescribed and to withdraw affiliation from Colleges;