Section 5 in The Gujarat Technological University Act, 2007
5. Objects of the University.
- The objects of the University shall be to develop the knowledge of science, engineering, technology, management and environment for the advancement of quality of life of the mankind in general and in relation to the domain of engineering and technological development and applications. The prime objects of the University shall be to create centres and institutes of excellence in basic and applied science, engineering and technology in particular and other objects shall be as follows, namely:-(i)to create institutes and centres of excellence for imparting State-of-the art education, training and research in the fields of science, engineering, technology and management in general;(ii)to create capabilities for development of knowledge, skill and competency at various levels;(iii)to create capabilities for upgrading the infrastructure of global standard for education, training and research in the areas related to engineering technology and science;(iv)to develop patterns of teaching and training at various levels of educational accomplishments so as to set high standards of education in science, engineering and technology;(v)to function as a leading resource centre for knowledge management and entrepreneurship development in the areas of science and technology;(vi)to provide inter-relationship for national and global participation in the fields of science, engineering, technology and management;(vii)to establish close linkages with industry to make teaching, training and research at the University relevant to the needs of the industry at national and global levels;(viii)to make such provisions as would enable affiliated colleges to undertake specialization of studies; and(ix)to establish, maintain or take over by agreement and manage colleges, department, centres and institutes of research or specialised studies.
