Powers and functions of the University

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

1. (a) to provide for instruction, training and research in agriculture;
2. (b) to provide for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field and extension programmes in agriculture;
3. (c) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued a course of study, or carried on research in the University or in an institution recognised in this behalf by the University, as be prescribed;
4. (d) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions, as may be prescribed;
5. (e) to create teaching, research and extension posts required by the University;
6. (f) to institute and award fellowships including travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
7. (g) to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract and to do all other things necessary for, or incidental to the purposes of the University;
8. (h) to take over and maintain colleges relating to agriculture and hostels therefor;
   • (i) to borrow money from the Government of India, any State Government or any other agency;
9. (j) to establish and maintain the University Colleges and hostels therefor;
10. (k) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed;
11. (l) to provide such lectures and instruction for, and to grant such diplomas to field workers, and other persons, as the University may determine;
12. (m) to regulate the conduct of students, to maintain discipline among them and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare;
13. (n) to maintain a register of graduates of the University;
14. (o) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto;
15. (p) to cooperate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes, as the University may determine; and
16. (q) to do all such acts and things, as may be necessary for the furtherance of the objects of the University. CHAPTER TII OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY