Objects of the University.

The objects of the University shall be,— (a) to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing academic and research facilities in such branches of learning which include Engineering and Technology (Including Marine Engineering), Medical Science (including Nursing and Pharmacy), Architecture, Art and Design, Education, Physical and Biological Science, Humanities and Social Science, Management, Law, Vocational Education and Training, Skill Education and Training and subject to the approval of the State Government in any other field of knowledge and education as it may deem fit; (b) to institute degrees, diplomas, charters, certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examination or any other methods of evaluation; (c) to collaborate with other colleges, universities, research institutions, Industries, industry associations, professional bodies or any other organisation, in India or abroad, to conceptualize, design and develop specific educational and research programmes, dual degree programme, credit based student exchange programme, training programmes and exchange programmes for students, faculty member and others; (d) to impart futuristic and holistic education at par with international standards to prepare our youth to face global competition and to participate in shaping India to become a world leader; (e) to establish the following constituent units of the University with prior approval of the State Government, namely:- (i) Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Including Marine Engineering); (ii) Faculty of Medical Science (including Nursing and Pharmacy); (iii) Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design; (iv) Faculty of Education; (v) Faculty of Physical and Biological sciences; (vi) Faculty of Humanities and Social Science; (vii) Faculty of Management and Law; (viii) Faculty of Vocational Education and Training; (ix) Faculty of Skill Education and Training; and (x) Any other Faculty as the university may deem fit. Provided that the existing departments, programmes and courses offered by the Society shall be integrated into the respective Faculties. (f) to disseminate knowledge through seminars, conferences, executive education programmes, community development programmes, publications, and training programmes; (g) to undertake programmes for the training and development of faculty members of the University and other institutions in India or abroad; (h) to undertake Skill Development Programmes of State Government and Central Government; (i) to undertake collaborative research with any organization in India or abroad; (j) to create higher levels of intellectual abilities; (k) to carry out research sponsored by Central Government or State Government and private agencies and to provide consultancy to industry, Central Government or State Government and public and private Organization; (l) to promote development of new products, new technologies, and business start ups by faculty, students, alumni and technical staff; (m) to assist industry, agriculture, business and services in public and private sectors, as well as individuals from outside the university, by sharing ideas, and by supporting incubation of technology or business, inside or outside the university; (n) to ensure that the standard of the degrees, diplomas, charters, certificates and other academic distinctions are not lower than those laid down by University Grants Commission and other Regulatory Bodies, as the case may be; (o) to do all things necessary or expedient to promote the above objectives; and (p) to pursue any other objective as may be approved by the State Government.