Section 5(1)(w) in The U.P. Harcourt Butler Technical University Act, 2016
(w)to appoint or recognize, in accordance with the rules of State Government/Government of India, persons working in any other University or organization in India or abroad as Adjunct Professor/Scientist, Adjunct Associate Professor/Scientist, Adjunct Assistant Professor/Scientist, Visiting Professor/Scientist, Distinguished Professor/Scientist, Emeritus Professor/Scientist of the University;