The University shall extend and regulate its functions for the following objects, namely:-
(a) imparting education of the knowledge of the Sanskrit literature through various courses;
(b) initiating and promoting research work in the Sanskrit literature and its various branches;
(c) for undertaking extension education programmes in the Sanskrit literature;
1 Substituted by the schedule of Act No.5 of 2006 4
(d) training to the Sanskrit College teachers with a view to make their knowledge up to date;
(e) organising specially designed orientation programmes in teaching methodologies and pedagogy;
(f) updating and modernising curricular and undertaking the work relating to examination reforms; and
(g) such other work, activities or projects as the University may deem proper to undertake in order to achieve the objects for which it has been established.