Section 5 in A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University Act, 2015
5. Objects of the University.
- The objects of the University shall be as follows, namely:-(a)to give leadership to the technology related policy formulation and planning of engineering education of the State;(b)to improve the academic standards of the graduate, postgraduate and research programmes in engineering sciences, technology and management;(c)to ensure the academic standards of all colleges and institutions affiliated to the University;(d)to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge in engineering sciences and allied fields by fostering and promoting engineering research;(e)to design new courses and curricula based on the advances in accordance with the norms laid down by the AICTE from time to time;(f)to act as the nodal agency for linkages in the field of engineering sciences, technology and management with other national and international institutions;(g)to promote interdisciplinary education and research in the field of engineering sciences, technology and management;(h)to promote acquisition of knowledge in a rapidly developing and changing society and to continually offer opportunities for upgrading knowledge;(i)to impart training with the use of modern communication media and technologies for the development of skills appropriate for a learning society in the context of innovations, research and discovery by establishing educational network related to engineering sciences;(j)to give thrust for the development of indigenous technologies by encouraging research and other academic activities in the related areas;(k)to substantially increase enrolment in Postgraduate education and research programmes in the colleges and institutions with the aim of promoting engineering research, development and innovation;(l)to support the establishment of Centres of excellence for multidisciplinary applied research in specific thematic areas;(m)to improve the learning skills of the students by constantly and continuously improving and upgrading the academic quality and standards of faculty;(n)to introduce and sustain innovative systematic quality improvement programmes in the field of technical education;(o)to give assistance for innovation in the field of engineering sciences, technology, management and institution level management programmes in the State;(p)to promote community development activities by suitable extension activities;
