To emerge as a hub of defence and strategic studies through nationally acclaimed academic programmes, symbiotic faculty exchange and wide dissemination of knowledge in the domain of defence and strategic studies.

• To impart education to students in the field of strategic studies through various courses and programmes and to instil in them a culture for research.

• To create a liaison with the armed forces and leading institutes associated with research and education in Defence and strategic studies.

• To create a resource pool consisting of subject experts and a comprehensive collection of information sources related to the subject domain.

• To develop awareness of National Security among students and contribute towards sustainable development of the country.

• To assess ways of attracting young scholars to pursue study and research in the field of National Security.

• To optimize strategy for developing post graduate curriculum for research in the field of National Security Studies.

• To prepare students for availing employment opportunities in the field of policy-related National Security Studies viz. Teaching, Research, Competitive Examinations, Armed Forces & Media.

• To generate quality human resources via education, measuring to national and international level.

• To contribute towards development of a pro-active strategic culture for India.

• To provide avenue for integration of students from tribal background in the mainstream narrative.