Section 7: Powers and functions of the University

Powers and functions of the University : The University shall exercise the powers and perform the functions, as under:- (a) To provide for undergraduate and postgraduate instructions in agriculture as broadly defined under clause (b) of section 2, and in other allied branches of learning as the University may deem fit; (b) To provide for conduct of research in agriculture and allied branches of learning; (c) To provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension education programme; (d) To institute courses of study and hold examinations for and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued a prescribed course of study or research or both in the University including part courses and/ or research carried out in any other University or recognized institutions for the purpose; (e) To confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed; (f) To admit colleges and institutes, not maintained by the university, to the privileges of the university and to withdraw all or any of such privileges. (g) To provide training for field workers, village leaders and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University ; (h) To collaborate with other Universities and institutes in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine subject to the limitations set forth in section 4; (i) To establish and maintain colleges, schools, centers, divisions, departments, institutes relating to agriculture, fisheries, dairying, agricultural engineering, forestry and allied sciences; (j) To establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations , institutes and museums for teaching, research and extension education; (k) To create teaching, research and extension education posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (l) To create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (m) To institute and award fellowships, scholarships, stipends and prizes in accordance with the Statutes; (n) To institute and maintain residential accommodations for students and staff of the University; (o) To fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed; (p) To supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University , and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; and (q) To do all such acts and things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not as may be required in order to further the objects of the University.