The object of the University shall be to disseminate, create and preserve knowledge of Indian System of Medicine and understanding by teaching, research, extension education and service and by effective demonstration, in general and in particular the object shall be --
(1) to carry out its responsibility of new inventions, preservation and dissemination of knowledge of Indian System of Medicine;
(2) to extend the benefits of knowledge and skills for developing total health of individuals and society by associating the University closely with local and regional health problems;
(3) to facilitate research and specialization in Indian System of medicine;
(4) to promote acquisition of knowledge in a rapidly developing and changing society and to continuously offer opportunities of upgrading discovery in all fields of Indian System of Medicine with use of modern communication media and technologies;
(5) to build up financial self-sufficiency by undertaking academic and allied programmes and resource generative services in a cost effective manner; and
(6) to serve as an academic centre of excellence for all students from different parts of the country and outside..