Section 4 in The West Bengal University of Technology Act, 2000
4. Objects of the University.
- The objects of the University shall be-(1)to organize undergraduate courses of study in engineering and technology, especially in emerging areas;(2)to organize post-graduate programmes in basic and applied sciences, engineering, and technology and in such other branches of knowledge as the University may deem fit, specially with a view to producing scientists, technologists and managers of high calibre capable of contributing towards development of industries based on modern technology in collaboration with industries as well as national and international research laboratories and academic institutions;(3)to develop centres of excellence for higher studies and research in basic and applied sciences, engineering, technology and management education;(4)to accord affiliation, and to provide academic support and guidance, to institutions in science, engineering technology and management within the jurisdiction of the University;(5)to create awareness in key areas of environmental science, conservation of energy and resource, information technology, and bio-technology;(6)to organize distance education programmes aiming at a virtual university;(7)to organize continuing education programme for updating the knowledge and skills of in-service personnel;(8)to organize and offer consultancy services to industries and other organizations;(9)to undertake such other activities as may be necessary to fulfil the objects as aforesaid.
