Power and functions of the University

The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely (a) To provide for instructions in the disciplines specified in Schedule II and to make provisions for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (b) To grant, subject to such conditions as the university may determine, diploma or certificates, and confer degree or other academic distinctions on the basis of examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing on persons, and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause; (c) To organize and to undertake extra-mural studies and extinction service; (d) To confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner prescribed; (e) To provide instruction, including correspondence and such other courses, as it may determine; (f) To institute professorships, Readerships, Lectureships and other teaching or academic posts required by the University and to make appointment thereto; (g) To create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto; (h) To appoint persons working in any other university or organization having specific knowledge permanently or for a specified period; (i) To co-operate, collaborate or associate with any other university or authority or institutions in such manner and for such purpose as the university may determine; (j) To establish study centers and maintain schools, institutions and such centers, specialized laboratories or other units for research and instructions for the furtherance of its object; (k) To institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes; (l) To establish and maintain hostels for students of the University;