Objects of the University

(1) The University shall have the following objects, namely— (a) to endeavour through education, research, training and extension to play a positive role in the development of the state, basing on the rich heritage of the state, to promote and advance the status of employment of the people of Odisha and its human resources; (b) to strengthen the existing degree, certificate and diploma courses by way of introducing add-on courses related to the needs of employment; (c) to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge by different means, including the use of communication technology; (d) to provide access to higher education for large segments of the population, and in particular, the disadvantaged groups such as those living in remote and rural areas including working people, housewives and other adults who wish to upgrade or acquire through studies in various fields; (e) to acquisition of knowledge in a rapidly developing and changing society and to offer opportunities for upgrading knowledge, training and skills in the context of innovations, research and discovery in all fields of human endeavours; (f) to provide an innovative system of university level education, flexible and open, regarding methods and pace of learning, combination of courses, eligibility for enrolment, age of entry, conduct of examination and operation of the programmes with a view to promote learning and encourage excellence in new fields of knowledge; (g) to establish the following schools of the University, namely: (i) School of Sciences and Humanities; (ii) School of Sciences and Technology; (iii) School of Education (Continuing and Extension); (iv) School of Teacher Education; (v) School of Business and Management Studies; (vi) School of Health Care Studies; (vii) School of Computer and Information Sciences; (viii) School of Agriculture; and (ix) Subject to the approval of the Government, any other Schools as it may deem fit; (h) to contribute to the improvement of the educational system in Odisha by a channel complementary to the system and encouraging transfer of credits and exchange of teaching staff by making wide use of texts and other software developed by the University; (i) to provide education and training in the various arts crafts and skills and vocational courses; (j) to provide or arrange training of teachers required for such activities or institutions; (k) to provide suitable post-graduate courses of study and promote research; (l) to provide the counseling and guidance to its students; and (m) to promote national integration and the integrated development of the human resources through its policies and programmes. (2) The University shall strive to fulfill the above objects by a diversity of means of distance and continuing education, and shall function in co-operation with the existing Universities and Institutions of higher learning and make full use of the latest scientific knowledge and new educational technology to offer a high quality of education to meet contemporary needs. (3) The University shall strive to promote Skill Development Education through taking measures for diligent supervision and superintendence aimed at standardization of all skill related education in the state. (1) (i) to provide education and training in the various arts crafts and skills and vocational courses; (j) to provide or arrange training of teachers required for such activities or institutions; (k) to provide suitable post-graduate courses of study and promote research; (l) to provide the counselling and guidance to its students; and (m) to promote national integration and the integrated development of the human resources through its policies and programmes. (2) The University shall strive to fulfill the above objects by a diversity of means of distance and continuing education, and shall function in co-operation with the existing Universities and Institutions of higher learning and make full use of the latest scientific knowledge and new educational technology to offer a high quality of education to meet contemporary needs. (3) The University shall strive to promote Skill Development Education through taking measures for diligent supervision and superintendence aimed at standardization of all skill related education in the state.