To have exclusive jurisdiction in respect of registration of private Universities, Degree and Professional Colleges and in respect of matters relating to disputes arising between the Government/Public Sector Universities and registered institutions.

To Streamline Supervise and regulate the functioning of the Private Educational Institutions in NWFP.

Higher Education Regulatory Authority registers those freshly established institutions who apply for registration. The certificate of Registration is issued only after the institution fulfills the academic, administrative and other institutional requirements prescribed by the Authority. The institutions so registered can then apply for affiliation to a University in whose jurisdiction they are functioning.

Under the ensuing law, it is mandatory and obligatory for all institutions imparting Higher Education in the private sector to get registration with the Authority prior to affiliation with public university in the jurisdiction of which these institutions/ colleges are situated. Institution affiliated to various universities in Public Sector prior to promulgation of the Ordinance is also required to get registered with Higher Education Regulatory Authority (HERA).

To take action on the guidelines issued from time to time by the Higher Education Commission and the Government.

To perform such other functions as specified in the Ordinance.