Section 7 in Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University Act, 2008
7. Objects of the University.
- The objectives for which the University is established are as follows :-(a)to provide instruction, teaching, training and research in Medical, Dental, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, Nursing, Paramedical, Engineering, Management, Arts and Science, Education, Law, Agriculture, Physical Education, Veterinary Science, Fashion Technology, Vocational and allied courses and related subjects and make provisions for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge therein ;(b)to establish a campus in the State of Sikkim, and to have study centers, campuses and examination centers [anywhere in the State of Sikkim] [The Words substituted for 'anywhere in India and abroad' by Act No. 7 of 2017, w.e.f. 22.03.2017.];(c)to offer continuing and distance education programs [approved by UGC/erstwhile DEC] [The Words Inserted by Act No. 7 of 2017, w.e.f. 22.03.2017.];(d)to institute degrees, diplomas, charters, certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examination, or any other method of evaluation ;(e)to collaborate with other colleges or universities, research institutions, industry associations, professional associations in India or abroad, to conceptualize, design and develop specific educational and research programs, training programs and exchange programs for students, faculty members and others ;(f)to disseminate knowledge through seminars, conferences, executive education programs, community development programs, publications, and training programs ;(g)to undertake programs for the training and development of faculty members of the University and other institutions in India or abroad ;(h)to undertake collaborative research with any organization in India or abroad ;(i)to create higher levels of intellectual abilities ;(j)to provide consultancy to industry, Government and Public Organization ;(k)to ensure that the standard of the degrees, diplomas, charters, certificates and other academic distinctions are not lower than those laid down by the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Bar Council of India (BCI), the Distance Education Council (DEC), the Dental Council of India (DCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the Medical Council of India (MCI), the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and other Statutory bodies and other National Accreditation bodies ;(l)to do all things necessary or expedient to promote the above objectives ;(m)to pursue any other objective as may be approved by the State Government .
