Section 4 in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University Act, 1982
4. Objects.
- The objects of the University shall be,-(a)[ to provide educational opportunities to those students who could not take advantage of institutions of higher learning;] [Substituted by Act No.17 of 1985.](b)to realise equality of educational opportunities for higher education for a large segment of the population including those in employment, women including house-wives and adults, who wish to upgrade their education or acquire knowledge and studies in various fields [through distance education] [Substituted by Act No.17 of 1985.];(c)to provide flexibility with regard to eligibility for enrollment, age of entry, choice of courses, methods of learning, conduct of examinations and operation of the programmes;(d)complementary to the programmes of the existing Universities in the State in the field of higher learning so as to maintain the highest standards on par with the best Universities in the country;(e)to promote integration within the State through its policies and programmes;(f)to offer degree courses and non-degree certificate courses for the benefit of working population in various fields and for the benefit of those who wish to enrich their lives by studying subjects of cultural and aesthetic values;(g)to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge.
