Powers and functions of the University

The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely –

(a) to provide for instruction, training and research in agriculture;

(b) to provide for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field and extension programmes in agriculture;

(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 may be prescribed;

(d) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions, as may be prescribed;

(e) to create teaching, research and extension posts required by the University and to appoint qualified persons to such posts;

(f) to institute and award fellowships including travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships and prizes in accordance with the statutes;

(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;

(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;

(j) to establish and maintain the University colleges and hostels therefor;

(k) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed;

(l) to provide such lectures and instruction for, and to grant such diplomas to, field workers, and other persons, as the University may determine;

(m) to regulate the conduct of students, to maintain discipline among them and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare;

(n) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto;

(o) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes, as the University may determine; and

(p) to do all such acts and things, as may be necessary for the furtherance of the objects of the University.