Section 4 in Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Chennai) Act, 1987
4. Objects of the University.
- The University shall have the following objects, namely:-(1)to provide for instruction and training in such branches of learning as it may determine in the field of medical science;(2)to provide for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of medical science;(3)to institute degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions;(4)to institute lecturerships, readerships, professorships and other teaching posts required by the University and to appoint persons to such lecturership, readerships, professorships and other teaching posts;(5)to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions, medals and prizes in accordance with the statutes;(6)to institute research posts and to appoint persons to such posts;(7)to organise advanced studies and research programmes from time to time;(8)to organise continuing medical education programmes;(9)to develop research faculties; and(10)to encourage co-operation among the colleges, University laboratories, hospitals and institutions in the University area and to co-ordinate with other Universities and other authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine.
