Section 30(6)(i) in The U.P. Harcourt Butler Technical University Act, 2016
(i)to approve the list of all recipients of Post-Doctoral degrees (DSc, DLit), doctoral degrees, Under Graduate and Post Graduate degrees, Post Graduate diplomas, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;(J)to propose name(s) for conferment of honorary degree to the Chancellor for approval through the Executive Council;