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—
(a) to develop the knowledge of science, engineering and technology, management and environment by teaching, research, experimentation or practical training or such other means as the University may deem fit for the advancement of quality of life of the mankind;
(b) to supply the required skilled manpower of appropriate kind and quality to meet the needs of society and national development plans;
(c) to develop patterns of teaching and training at various levels of educational accomplishment so as to set high standards of education in science, engineering and technology;
(d) to derive benefits from the ever growing scientific and technological knowledge in different parts of the world and to advance frontiers of knowledge by research, innovation, invention and product development;
(e) to establish close linkage with Industry to make teaching, training and research in the University relevant to the needs of society and industry at national and international level;
(f) to establish, maintain and manage Colleges, Schools, Departments, Centers of Research and other Institutions necessary to carry out the objects of the University;
(g) to affiliate or recognize Colleges or Institutions within and outside the State of Himachal Pradesh; and
(h) to function as a leading resource Centre for knowledge management and entrepreneurship development in the area of Science and Technology.