To find out whether the Institution's funds including Government aid or grant received by the same are properly spent for the specific purpose for which the said aid or grant was sanctioned

To verify the authenticity of the statements submitted by the authority of the institutions or any individual connected with it to the Government or the Board or Directorate having jurisdiction over the same, or to any Government agency.

To verify if the conditions of grants or aid received from the Government have been properly complied with.

To verify the qualifications of the Teachers and other employees of the institutions in order to determine their eligibility for receiving various contributions from the Government in respect of salaries and other benefits.

To verify whether the conditions of eligibility for affiliation/recognition by competent authority have been met by the institution concerned.

To check if various administrative orders and instructions by competent authorities including Governing Bodies/Managing Committee of institutions have been duly carried out.

To inspect and advice in a planned manner for the improvement of the standard of education of the Non-Government institutions.

To supervise the academic activities of both the Government and Non-Government institutions.

To take the necessary steps to appoint Chartered Accountant Firms in order to conduct annual audit of the Non-Government institutions and to supervise the annual audit reports conducted by the Chartered Firms.

To take up investigation on specific allegation in respect of particular institutions or persons

To take up special investigation/inspection and audit in the Government Offices/Agencies/Bodies etc. under the Ministry of Education as and when instructed.