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The objectives for which the University is established are as follows: (a) To provide instruction, teaching, training and research in specialized fields of Engineering Science, Management Science, Applied Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Media and Communication Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Design and Architecture, Agriculture and Food Processing Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences and other related areas of Science and Technology and make provisions for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge therein; (b) To establish a campus in the State of Meghalaya, and to have study centres, camp,.ses and examination centres specially in remote and educationally backward places of north Eastern region with the prior approval from the state Government/competent authority; (c) To offer class room and field oriented campus based programmes in various fields of professional education such as Management, IT, Bio-technology, Education, Environment and other scientific study and research; (d) To offer continuing and distance education programmes: (e) To institute degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examination, or any other method of evaluation; (f) To collaborate with other colleges or universities, research institutions, industry associations, professional associations to conceptualize, design and develop specific educational and research programmes, training programmes and exchange programmes for students, Research scholars, faculty members and others; (g) To disseminate knowledge through seminars, executive education programmes, community programmes, publications, and training programmes; conferences, development (h) To utilize computer managed e-Iearning facilities for learning through national and international networks; (i) To undertake programmes for the training and development of faculty members of the University and other institutions in India or abroad establishing a successful Industry-Academia and Academia-Research linkage; j) To undertake collaborative research with any organization in India or abroad; (k) To create higher levels of intellectual abilities and professional development through Centres, Institutes or Academies to function under the University; (l) To provide consultancy to industry, Government and Public Organization; (m) To ensure that the standard of the degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions as per norms laid down by AICTE/NCTE/UGC/MC/DEC/DCI/INC and Pharmacy Council of India. (n) To encourage writing, researching, publishing and distribution; (o) To provide necessary opportunities to promote Tribal, Minority and other downtrodden community of the region. (p) To do all things necessary or expedient to promote the above objectives; and (q) To pursue any other objective as may be approved by the State Government.