Objectives of the University

The objectives for which the University is established shall be:- (i) to design and run courses at Pre-University Certificate, short term certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degree levels in the University, Institutes, college, campuses and study centers established by the University in and outside the country; (ii) to provide instruction, teaching, training and research in various branches and specialized fields of vocational Education, Skill Development, Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Technology, Medical Science and Paramedical Management, Technical, Finance and Accounting, Commerce, Humanities Languages, and Communication, Applied and Performing Arts, Sports, Education, Law, Social Science, Agriculture Veterinary and related areas and subjects and to make provisions for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge therein ; (iii) to conducts courses and programs on a priority basis under the following faculties like Faculties of Engineering and Technology for conducting Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Science (Ph.D/D.Sc.) level programs in different branches of engineering. Faculty of Medical Sciences for conducting Bachelor in Medicine (MD/MS) and Doctor of philosophy/ Doctor of Science (Ph.D/D.Sc.) and level programs in modern Medical Sciences besides Degree and Diploma level programs in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy and other indigenous /alternative/complementary/Polytechnic system of treatment and Para-medical sciences including medical laboratory technology, radiology imaging technology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, optometry, healthcare and hospital administration. Faculty of Applied Science for conducting Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree level programs in the area of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Ecology, Environment, Disaster Management, Sustainable Development, Bioinformatics, Geo-informatics, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, etc.; Faculty of Social Science for conducting Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degree level programs in the area of History, Geography, political science, English, Hindi, public Administration, Sociology, Journalism and Mass communication, Economics, Computer science, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Governance, Tribal Development, Library and Information Science, Counseling, Veterinary, etc. Faculty of Law for conducting Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Laws/Computer Application etc. (BCA), B.Ped/Dip. in elementary education, Master of Science/Master of Arts/Master of Business Administration/Master of Law and Doctor of philosophy/Doctor of Letters in different areas of laws including Human Rights, Anti-terror Law, besides imparting Para-legal services and consultancy, Philosophy/Doctor of Letters in all areas, also pre-university and Secondary School Certificate and Vocational Education (B.Voc) and Master of Vocational (M.Voc) ; (iv) to establish a campus in the state and to open centres, campuses, examination centres, off-shore campuses and Regional centres, Constituent Colleges, Information centres etc. at different places in India and abroad, subject to such norms as may be applicable from time to time; (v) to transfer the appropriate technology developed by the University or its institution to institution in India as well as other countries and to introduce e-governance with effective management system ; (vi) to implement publication and educational programs for motivating, educating and for benefiting both the teaching community and the student in particular and the society in general ; (vii) to provide regular and external education program in India and abroad through distance learning, correspondence and all modes of education, Learning Management System (LMS)/Computer Based Learning, and virtual classrooms shall be opened to run Distance Education programs and any other technology assisted learning, e-learning, etc. in any field under blended learning pattern etc.; (viii) to institute degrees, diplomas, pre-university certificates, certificates and other academic distinction on the basis of examination, or any other method of evaluation; (ix) to collaborate with other colleges or Universities, research institutions, industry associations, professional associations or any other organizations in India or abroad; to conceptualize, design and develop, run specific educational and research programs, training programs and exchange programs for students, faculty members and others; (x) to disseminate knowledge through seminars, conferences, executive education programs, community development programs, publication and training programs; (xi) to undertake programs for the training and development for faculty members and teacher of the University and other Institutions of India and abroad; (xii) to undertake collaborative research with similar organization in India and abroad; (xiii) to create higher level of intellectual abilities through various Directorates, Development councils, Education committees, etc.; (xiv) to provide consultancy to industry, Government, public and private organization; (xv) to create an Industry-Academia partnership by inviting Industry in the University campus and University centers for mutual benefits and for the benefits of External students enrolled by the University; (xvi) to recognize any institution or organization which conducts specified studies, by the Board of Management as a community college for such purpose and in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the statutes; (xvii) to conduct examination on demand through offline as well as online mode in India and abroad for regular campus, external and distance education programs and to establish and maintain within the University or elsewhere, such class rooms, laboratories and libraries, as the University may consider necessary; (xviii) to start industry integrated and collaborative programs through training centres, Community Colleges, Colleges, Campuses, and e-learning centres; (xix) to impart instruction relating to a course or program of study through one or more modes which may include formal, non-formal, face-to-face, research, part-time, open, online, virtual, distance, external, continuing and regular modes of teaching and learning; (xx) to pursue any other related objective as may be prescribed by the state Government or the University; (xxi) to engage in any kind of educational activity for the betterment of the society; (xxii) to confer honorary degrees; (xxiii) to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs through various modes of learning and examination methods; (xxiv) to decide the syllabus on CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) method for the Pre-University foundation course which is equivalent to Secondary School Certificate and Pre-University Certificate which is equivalent to Higher Secondary School Certificate of Sikkim State Education Boards and other education boards of India and abroad and also of Pre-University Certificate (Part 1) which is equivalent to part one (standard 11) of Higher Secondary School Certificate of Sikkim State Education Boards and other education boards of India and abroad; (xxv) to give external education to student from India and abroad who cannot do regular studies due to lack of financial resources, socio-economic problem or non-availability of time to attend full courses as they stay at remote place far away from the University, its Constituent Colleges and affiliated Colleges; (xxvi) to establish Community Colleges for alternative system of education, which aim to empower the individuals, through appropriate skill development leading to gainful employment and to admit institutes of Higher Learning to the privilege of the University as approved according to statutes and regulations made under this Act ; (xxvii) to do all things necessary or expedient to promote the above objectives.