The Pro-Vice-Chancellor is deemed to be the Acting Vice- Chancellor to perform all the functions and powers of the Vice-Chancellor. Pro- Vice Chancellor in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor shall have all powers prescribed by Statutes, Regulations and Rules for this purpose, including administrative control over the Officers, Teachers and other employees of the University excluding those mentioned in section 8 of the KP Act 2016.

However, the responsibilities and duties of a vice chancellor include:

1. The Vice-Chancellor has the responsibility of being the Chief Executive and Principal Accounting Officer of the University responsible for all administrative, academic and financial functions of the University and for ensuring that the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Regulations and Rules are faithfully observed in order to promote the general efficiency and good order of the University.
2. The Vice-Chancellor may, in emergency that in his opinion require immediate action not in the competence of the Vice-Chancellor, take such action as he may deem appropriate and shall report the action so taken to the Syndicate in its next immediate meeting for permanent decision:
3.  The Vice-Chancellor attends any meeting of any Authority or body of the University.
4.  The Vice-Chancellor presides at the convocation of the University in the absence of the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor.
5. The Vice-Chancellor presents an annual report before the Senate within three months of the closure of the academic year. The annual report shall present such information as regards the academic year under review as may be prescribed by Statutes, including disclosure of all relevant facts pertaining to the following namely:

1. Academics; (b) Research; (c) Administration; and (d) Finances including audited statement of accounts and management letter.

6. The Vice-Chancellor’s annual report is available, prior to its presentation before the Senate to all Officers and Teachers and is published in such numbers as are required to ensure its wide circulation and uploaded on the University website.
7. The Vice-Chancellor is responsible to the Senate for implementation of powers of the University and its authorities.