The University shall have the following powers, namely:-
(a) To provide for instruction in various branches of learning as the University may deem fit ;
(b) To make provision for (1) research, and (2) advancement of knowledge and dissemination of the findings of research and knowledge;
(c) To institute and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
(d) To confer honorary degrees or other distinctions;
(e) To admit colleges, institutions and institutes not maintained by the University, to the privileges of the University, and to withdraw all or any of these privileges;
(f) To confer autonomous status on a college, institution or department, as the case may be, subject to such conditions as may be laid down in this 6 (Updated upto Act No. 17 of 2019) Act or as may be prescribed by the Statutes and to withdraw the autonomy;
(g) To co-operate with other University and authorities in such manner and for such purpose as the University may determine;
(h) To institute teaching research and other posts required by the University and to make appointment thereto;
(i) To create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and make appointments thereto;
(j) To institute and award fellowships (including travelling fellowships), scholarships and prizes;
(k) To institute and maintain residential accommodation for the students of the University;
(l) To demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed;
(m)To supervise and control the residential accommodation for students and to regulate the discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare and;
(n) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University.