Section 7: Objectives of the University

(1) The objectives for which the University is established are as follows: (i). To provide instruction, teaching, training and research in various branches and specialized fields of Physical Sciences, Applied Sciences, Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, BioTechnology, Information Technology, Engineering, Management, Commerce, Communication, Law, Humanities, Languages, Performing Arts and other allied areas, and to make provisions for vocational education, skill development, advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (ii). To establish academic departments, centers, faculties and institutions of excellence to train professionals of high competence and commitment; (iii). To set up university centers and campuses for interactive, distance, online and other modes of blended learning in a networked system of learning centres, using information and communication technologies within the State; (iv). To collaborate with universities, colleges, educational and healthcare institutions, research institutions, industry and professional associations, government and voluntary organizations, in India or abroad to conceptualize, design and develop various specialized educational and research programmes, training programmes, twinning programmes and exchange programmes for students, faculty members and others which may be offered at its campus, regional centres, off campus centres and study centres within the State; (v). To disseminate, knowledge through seminars, conferences, executive education programmes, community development programmes, publications and training programmes; (vi). To undertake programmes for the training and development of faculty members and teachers of the University. (vii). To impart instruction on a course or programme of study through one or more modes which may include distance, continuing, blended and regular modes of teaching and learning; (viii). To undertake collaborative research with any organization in India and abroad; (ix). To create higher levels of intellectual abilities; (x). To provide consultancy to industry, Government, public and private organizations; (xi). To create industry-academia partnerships; (xii). To provide education and healthcare for underdeveloped regions, especially tribal areas and their people; (xiii). To advocate the need for and contribution of higher education as a valuable means to individual and societal development; (xiv). To assist students and graduates in planning, preparing and placing them in their careers; (xv). To develop innovative concepts and programmes in higher education; (xvi). To develop educational programmes that are flexible and responsive to changes in society; (xvii). To contribute to the development of a knowledgebased society; (xviii). To do all the things which are necessary or expedient to promote the above objectives; (xix). To pursue any other objectives as may be prescribed by the State Government or Sponsor.