Objects and powers and functions of the University

(1) Subject to such law as may be made by Parliament as to co-ordination and determination of standards in institutions for higher education or research and scientific and technical institutions or subject to such directions as may, from time to time, be given in regard thereto by or on behalf of the Central Government, the objects of the University shall be,- (i) to provide for the advancement of learning and knowledge in Architecture and Fine Arts by teaching, research, experimentation or practical training or by such other means as the University may deem fit; (ii) to provide that form of education which allows students to spend periods of Intramural work so that upon graduation not only they possess a range of academic learning but know also of the relevance of that learning to the affairs of the State in general and the country at large; (iii) to promote:- (a) thinking on new concepts, techniques, practices, in the relevant fields of knowledge and their application to indigenous conditions; (b) designing and organization of new courses of study and training, evaluation and examination system; (c) research relevant to the economic growth of the country; (d) entrepreneurship among the students; and (e) industrial consultancy services and extension programmes for the faculties of the colleges. (2) The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely,- (i) to prescribe the qualifications under which persons shall be admitted to the University or to any particular course of study therein and to prescribe the rules for the discipline of the students of the University; (ii) to cause organisation of teaching, research, experimentation, practical training, and surveys in regard to manpower requirements and other fields relevant to the objects of the University in such manner as the University may determine for advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge; (iii) to act as coordinator between the constituent colleges of the University and to exercise control over all the activities of its constituent colleges in respect of academic, financial and administrative matters;