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Powers of the University: The University will have the following powers: (i) To provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may, from time to time, determine and to make provisions for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and skills; (ii) To provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the university may think fit and to make provisions for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge: (iii) To provide facilities and promote training, studies and research in such branches of’ knowledge, technology, skill, vocation and profession as the University may determine from time to time: (iv) To design the program structure, curricula, credit system, teaching learning methodology, evaluation pedagogy and adopt all measures in respect of study, teaching and research relating to the courses offered by the University, to keep the programs outcome skill based and in line with industry requirements; 8 (v) To hold examinations or other assessments of knowledge or competency, or accredit the examination or other assessment systems of institutions of skills education affiliated to it, as the University may, from time to time, determine; (vi) Define norms of examination or any other measure of assessment of knowledge and competency of a student including modalities of industry-based assessment, industry based projects, internships, on the job training & any related activities of students admitted to the University or institutions of skills education affiliated to it; (vii) To lay down parameters for assessment and accreditation of skill educators and training providers in accordance with the norms specified by or under the National Skills Qualification Framework, or in their absence, such norms as may be determined by the University; (viii) To award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions that conform with the criteria laid down by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 or the National Skills Qualification Framework; (ix) To develop credit framework in accordance with the National Occupational Standards as specified by the National Skill Qualification Framework; (x) Co-Design, Co-Develop and offer job oriented National Skills CrBliEcRtians Framework (NSQF) aligned courses in partnership with industries which can be delivered on-site employer premises which may lead to employment post completion of courses; (xi) Engage and promote constant engagement with industry to understand the skilled manpower needs of industry and build partnerships for youth to learn in a practical and real-world environment; (xii) To recognize industries for purposes of practical training of students in skills and to define norms for recognition of competency attained by a student in such practical training for the purpose of earning credits; (xiii) Collaborate with any other Indian or Foreign University or Institution in offering joint certificate, diploma or degree programmes for bridging skill education with higher education; (xiv) To identity, recognize, accredit or affiliate institutions of skill education in such manner and in accordance with such parameters as may be specified by statutes; (xv) To implement different models of embedded apprenticeship under National Apprentice Promotion Scheme to find the most scalable and sustainable solutions for on-job learning for learners in school or technical education and to integrate all skill courses with practical training components; (xvi) To design industry-led innovative models with flexibility in training delivery and assessment mechanism via use of Technology platforms/Employer on-site location/On-the-Job models covering the entire courses credit requirements; (xvii) To identify and recognize industries or training centres for the purpose of practical or hands on training of students in skill and to define norms for recognition of competency attained by students in practical training in industry or training centre for the purpose of eaming credits; (xviii) To provide facilities and promote trainings, studies and research in emerging areas of skill development viz. Automation, IoT (Internet of Things), Robotics, Machine Learning, etc; 9 (xix) To give preference to skill training enhancing local economic activities of the state of Tripura or any other state as per requirement; (xx) To develop bridge courses to allow informal skilled workers get admission to higher learning programmes in accordance with the credit framework and National Skills Qualification Framework; : (xxi) To define norms and measures of assessment for recognition of prior learning and competency in skills, based on prior relevant experience at work or in industry and to assign credits for such prior learning or competency in accordance with the credit framework; (xxii) To define assessment and accreditation parameters of skill educators and training providers in accordance with the norms specified under the National Skill Qualification Framework, or other such norms, as may be determined by the University; (xxiii) To design National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant and market driven new courses independently or in conjunction with Industry leaders or with Sector Skill Councils or with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): (xxiv) To act as an awarding body under the NCVET (National Council of Vocational Education & Training) guidelines for the purpose of assessment and certification of all NSQF compliant training courses including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as well as for Training of Trainers (ToT) and Training of Assessors (ToA) certification courses: (xxv) To offer Unified Vocational model offering short term trainings, ITI Certificate & Diplomas, Polytechnic Diplomas, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor of Vocational Education (B. Voc.), Bachelor of Skills (B. Skills) Degrees, etc; (xxvi) To facilitate synergy between school education and vocational training by establishing Hub and Spoke model to create a clear vertical at school level in line with National Education Policy, 2020; (xxvii)To reach out and partner with Central and State Ministries, Governments, National bodies, International bodies for accessing funding grants, resources via applying to various schemes which can help further the objects of the University; (xxviii) To impart and promote the study of Science, Engineering and Technology, Medical Science, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Veterinary, Physiotherapy, Para Medical, Dental Science, Nursing, Management, Law, Humanities, Language and Literature, Pharmacy, Architecture and planning, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Yoga and Health Education, Education and Physical Education, Performing Arts, Sports, Hospital Management, Media, Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Library and Information Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Vocational education and skill development, Commerce. Environmental Science & Ecology, Art & Craft and any other courses or discipline of study as would be befitting for furtherance of the objectives of the university through in-campus centres or by conducting distant educational programmes etc; (xxix) To honour educational stalwarts and persons of academic eminence with the appellation/ title decoration of Professor Emeritus; 10 (xxx) To grant, subject to such conditions as the Uriversity may determine, diplomas or certificates to and confer degrees or other academic distinctions on the basis of examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing on persons, and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause; {xxxi) To confer honorary degrees of other distinctions in the manner prescribed; (xxxii) To provide education including correspondence and such other courses to such persons, who are not members of the University; (xxxiii) To institute Directorships, Principalships, Professorships including Chair Professorships, Associate Professorships/ Readerships, Assistant Professorships/Lectureships and other teaching or academic posts required by the University and to make appointments for the same; (Xxxiv) To create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto; (xxxv) To provide for the preparation of instruction materials, learning resources, workplace training practices, knowledge repositories, e-learning platforms, digital learning experiences, including films, digital media, video, streaming content, multimedia content, visualization, simulations and other software; (xxxvi) To appoint/engage persons working in any other university or organization having specific knowledge permanently or for a specified period; {(xxxvii) To cooperate, collaborate or associate with any other university or authority of institution in such a manner and for such a purpose as the University may determine; 3 (XXxVviii) To establish and maintain schools, centres, specialised laboratories or other units for research and instructions as are in the opinion of the University, necessary for the furtherance of its objects and to subsume with it any institution within the state of Tripura as per applicable norms and laws: (xxxix) To institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes; (x1) To establish, maintain and supervise residences, hostels for students of the University and promote their health and general welfare activities: (xli) To make provisions for research and consultancy, and for that purpose to enter into such arrangements with other institutions or bodies as the University may deem necessary: (xlii) To declare a centre, and institution, a department, or school, as the case may be, in accordance with the statutes; (xliti) To determine standards for admission into the University, this may include but not limited to examination, evaluation or any other method of testing; (xliv) To demand and receive payment of fees and other charges: {(xlv) To make special arrangements in respect of women students as the University may consider desirable; (xlvi) To regulate and enforce discipline amongst the employees and students of the University and take such disciplinary measures in this regard as may be deemed necessary by the University; 11 (xlvii) To make arrangements for promoting the health and general welfare of the employees to the university; (xlviii) To receive donations and to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of any property. movable or immovable for the welfare of the University; . (xlix) To borrow by way of hypothecation or mortgage against the property of the University with prior approval of the Trust; (I) To appoint, either on contract or otherwise, visiting professors, emeritus professors, consultants, fellows, scholars, artists, course writers and other such persons who may contribute to the advancement of the objectives of the University; (li) To extend grant from the University fund to any other charitable organisation having similar objects of the University; (lii) To provide the powers and duties of officers of the University; (lifi) To enter into agreement with the state Government or with any person, body or authority for taking over of the management of any institution, including its assets and liabilities by the university, or for any other purpose not repugnant to the provisions of this Act; (liv) To determine tuition fees or other charges for admission and for examinations and other purposes, and to demand and receive the fees or other charges so determined; (lv) To receive funds from industry, institutions, national and international organizations, national or international financial institutions including nationalized banks or from any other source, or to receive loans, subsidies, grants, assistance, donations, benefactions, bequests and to transfer of movable and immovable properties, for the purposes and objects of the University in such manner as may be provided for by the Regulations; (lvi) To impart instruction through distance education and online education with the approval of the appropriate authority; (lvii) To organise and to undertake extramural studies and extension service; (Iviii) To do all such other acts and things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objectives of the University and which may be permitted by the Executive Council of the University.