Section 7(z) in The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2018
(z)to provide for dual degrees, diplomas or certificates vis-a-vis other Universities on reciprocal basis within and outside the country;(za)to make provisions for integrated courses in different disciplines in the educational programmes of the Cluster University;(zb)to set-up colleges, institutions, off-campus centres, off-shore campus, study centres or to start distance education, after fulfilling the norms and regulations of the Central Government Regulatory Bodies and the Central Government, issued from time to time, and after obtaining the specific approval of the State Government; and(zc)to seek collaboration with other institutions on mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
