The objectives of Central University of Punjab, as defined by the Act, are: to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit: to make special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, science and technology in its educational programmes; to take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research; to educate and train manpower for the development of the country; to establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology; and to pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development..