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Objects of the University - The objects of the University shall be- (1) to evolve and impart comprehensive professional education with focus on but not restricted to Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Management 'and such areas as deemed fit; (2) to facilitate and promote studies leading to award of degrees, diplomas and certificates; (3) to achieve excellence in Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Management and allied areas and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto; (4) to establish Centres of Advanced Studies, Research and innovation in various relevant areas of Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Management and allied' (5) to promote development of products, services and entrepreneurship; (6) to be industry relevant and to create an impact on the academic community in India and abroad; Jurisdiction - Save as otherwise provided by or under this Act, the limits of the area within which the University shall exercise its powers, shall be those e National Capital Territory of Delhi. at the same remuneration and upon the same terms and conditions and with the same rights and privileges as to pension, leave, gratuity, provident fund and other matters including all service related matters with regard to promotion and disciplinary actions as he would have held the same if this Act had not been passed, and shall continue to do so unless and until his employment is terminated or he has opted for the University's terms and conditions of employment which would be uniform for the same class of employees; and (e) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, existing students of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, who would hive been admitted before the establishment of the University under section 3 of this Act, shall continue to pursue-their academic courses and programmes of study under the enrolment and affiliation of the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, which shall conduct examinations to them and award degrees to them upon successful completion-of the courses and programmes of study they • are pursuing there at presently. (f) The expenditure out of grant-in-aid shall be incurred by the University in accordance with the pattern of aid approved by the Government, prov4ion of GFR, 2005 as amended from time to time and instructions / guidelines / directives issued by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi. They shall follow financial rules of discipline as applicable in Govt. until and unless they frame rules of their own, approved by Government. (7) to establish linkages between the University, Industries; Research and Development Organizations and other Universities/ Institutes for collaborative (including dual degree)' teaching and research programmes in India and abroad; (8) to promote global interaction through faculty and student exchange in the area of Science, Ehgineering, Technology, Management and otherallied areas as deemed fit; (9) to set up innovation centres, knowledge Park and Technology incubators to foster Techno-entrepreneurship, innovation and new product development; (10) to disseminate knowledge and contribute towards nation building and faculty development by organizing expert lectures, seminars, symposia, workshops,.conferences, - summer and winter schools, short term training programs and refresher courses from time to time; " (11) to promote and foster cultural and ethical values with a view to promote and foster professional morality, research integrity, globally acceptable business ethics and morals for professionals; (12) to publish periodicals, treatises, studies, books, reports, journals and other literatures on • subjects pertinent to academic areas of the university, including electronic resources; (13) to undertake study; training projects and technology transfer programmes relating to • Science, Engineering, Technology and Management; (14) to do all such things as are incidental, necessary or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objectives of the University.