1. To impart modern scientific knowledge to students enrolled in graduate and postgraduate programs. 

2. To conduct research on plant diseases and develop curative measures. 

3. To assist the farming community in the proper treatment of plant diseases. 

4. To explore biological and other non-chemical control measures for plant diseases. 

5. To disseminate mushroom identification and cultivation techniques to students for self-employment. 

6. To promote and transfer knowledge about the identification and mass production techniques of antagonistic fungi and bacteria among students for their self-employment. 

7. To encourage the students to contribute in advancements in plant pathology through novel research approaches, technology adoption, and the practical application of research findings.