section 3
Objects of the University
The Nirmala Devi University Act, 2024Education202463 sections
Statutory text
The objects of the University shall include,-
- (a) to offer wide range of high-quality academic programs that foster intellectual growth, critical thinking and practical skills, ensuring graduates are well prepared for professional success;
- (b) to celebrate and preserve Sikkim's rich cultural heritage by integrating local traditions, languages and arts into the curriculum, promoting cultural awareness and respect;
- (c) to establish facilities for education and training;
- (d) to promote interdisciplinary research, innovation, and collaboration that address local and global challenges, contributing to advancements in knowledge and sustainable solutions;
- (e) to carry out teaching, research and offer continuing education programmes;
- (f) to create centres of excellence for research and development, relevant to the needs of the State and for sharing knowledge and its application;
- (g) to establish campus in the State;
- (h) to establish examination centres;
- (i) to institute degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examination or any other method of evaluation while doing so, the University shall ensure that the standards of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions are not lower than those laid down by the regulating bodies;
- (j) to set up campus centres, subject to applicable rules or regulations;
- (k) to engage in areas of specialization with proven ability to make distinctive contributions to the objectives of the University education system that is academic engagement clearly distinguishable from programmes of an ordinary nature that lead to conventional degrees in pure and applied sciences, humanities and social sciences, education and special education, law, vocational education, nursing, pharmacy, management routinely offered by conventional institutions;
- (l) to provide opportunities for flexible learning systems and development;
- (m) to provide equal access to education, promote gender equality, and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to excel academically and professionally;
- (n) to exchange expertise and best practices in support of skill developments efforts with any other college, institution, organization, university, etc;
- (o) to disseminate knowledge or skill through seminars, conferences, executive education programmes, community development programmes, publications and training programmes;
- (p) to undertake programmes for the training and development of faculty members and teachers of the University and other institutions;
- (q) to undertake collaborative research with other organizations;
- (r) to create entrepreneurs by providing necessary skill and support; to pursue any other objects, as may be prescribed.
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