Section 7 in Visvesvaraya Technological University Act, 1994
7. Powers and functions of the University.
- Subject to the provisions of this Act and such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Ordinances, the University shall have the following powers, namely:-(1)to promote continuous experimentation and innovation in the instructional system and strategies for instructional development;(2)to promote curriculum design to respond to short and long term needs of the user system by building into it the appropriate quantum of knowledge in engineering, technology and allied sciences;(3)to stimulate continuous faculty development by creating schemes of sponsorship to acquire higher qualifications, to provide liberally for research, to permit product development, consultancy and other activities which will highten their professional competencies;(4)to provide necessary direction and guidance to the constituent units to bring about a close co-ordination of activities among themselves;(5)to assume accountability to the society and the nation in the generation of technical man-power of proper quality and standard and help to inculcate professional ethics in the products of the colleges;(6)to cause the institutions to identify themselves with the regions in which they are located and participate in their developmental activities by transferring necessary technology and play an effective role to bring about desirable changes;(7)to serve as a centre for generation and exchange of ideas among institutions, research organisations and the Government so as to promote entrepreneurial efforts among the graduates and to assist them through expertise available in the institutions;(8)to endeavour to raise resources from users, benefactors and other organizations within the country and outside to promote research and development through grants and to institute scholarships, prizes, medals and special lectures through endowments, donations etc;(9)to help devising schemes for effective continuous evaluation of students performance to ensure uniformity and promote students, trust in the system;(10)to endeavour to promote smooth functioning of the colleges by creating proper environment and harmonious relationship among the faculty, student community and society;(11)to develop, promote and organise continuing education system in co-ordination and with co-operation of the constituent units;(12)to supplement instructional and other resources of the constituent colleges which fall below the requirements and assist in remedying the deficiencies where necessary.
