Providing for various courses of study, training and research in different branches of History of art, Museology, Conservation, etc.
Collaborating with other national institutions dealing with cultural property, like the National Museum, Archaeological Survey of India, Anthropological Survey of India, National Gallery of Modern Art, National Archives of India and the like, in order to share the material, curatorial / technical expertise and facilities; Interacting on a continuing basis at the national level to improve standards of teaching in the above fields.
Providing academic guidance and leadership.
Publishing such works of the Institute as may have contributed substantially to the fields of specialization.