Section 4 in The Nirma University of Science and Technology Act, 2003
4. Objects of the University.
- The objects of the University shall be to develop the knowledge of science and technology for the advancement of mankind. The objects of the University shall be as follows, namely:-(i)to disseminate, create and preserve knowledge and understanding by teaching research, training and extension activities by effective demonstration and influence of its corporate life on society in general;(ii)to create centres of excellence for providing knowledge, education, training and research facilities of high order in the field of science, technical and other related professional education as per its current status and such other manner as may develop in future, including continuing education;(iii)to develop patterns of teaching a Certificate\ Diploma, Undergraduate. Post-graduate and Doctoral level and to maintain a high standard of education and its applications; to create capabilities for upgrading science and technology infrastructure to the global standards;(iv)to develop training facilities in higher education including professional education and allied fields; to provide for interrelationships for national and global participation in the field of science and technology and its allied fields;(v)to function as a learning resource centre;(vi)to provide for arrangement for national and global participation in the field of higher and professional education including technical education; and(vii)to establish close linkage with the industry to make teaching, research and training at the university relevant to the needs of the economy, at national and global level.
