Powers of the University

Powers of the University.- The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-

1. (1) to provide for instruction (including online and distance learning courses) in such branches of learning as the University may deem fit and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge.
2. (2) to hold examinations and grant and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates or other academic distinctions on the basis of evaluation or any other method of testing under the conditions laid down in the statutes, ordinances and regulations, and to deprive of any such degrees, diplomas, certificates or other distinctions granted or conferred by the University for good and sufficient cause.
3. (3) to organise and to undertake extramural studies, training and extension services.
4. (4) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner laid down in the statutes.
5. (5) to grant such diplomas to and to provide such lectures and instructions for persons not being on the rolls of the University as the University may determine.
6. (6) to co-operate with other universities and authorities in such a manner and for such as the University may determine.
7. (7) to propose such teaching, administrative and other posts as the University may deem necessary from time to time and to make appointments thereto, with the prior approval of the Government.
8. (8) to institute Principalships, Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and any other teaching posts required by the University.
9. (9) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes in accordance with the statutes and regulations.
10. (10) to recognise and affiliate colleges and other institutions not maintained by the University and to withdraw such recognition for good and sufficient cause.
11. (11) to inspect constituent, autonomous and affiliated colleges, other institutions and places approved by the University for the residence of students.
12. (12) to demand and receive payments of such fees and other charges as may be authorized by the ordinances and regulations.
13. (13) to determine standards of admission to the University, which may include examination, evaluation or any other method of testing.
14. (14) to obtain grants and loans in furtherance of the objects of the University with prior approval of the Government.
15. (15) to supervise and control the residence and discipline students of the University or of colleges and other institutions admitted or affiliated to it and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare.
16. (16) to regulate and enforce discipline among the employees, and to take such disciplinary measures in this regard as may be deemed by the University to be necessary.
17. (17) to endeavor for creation of resources and put the available resources including human and infrastructural assets to optimal utilization.
18. (18) to do such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be required in order to further the objects of the University.