The following are the 7  basic characteristics  of an institution:

1. Institution has some definite objectives.
– An university is always established for the purposes of affiliating, teaching and ensuring proper and systematic instruction, training and research

2. Every institution has a symbol which can either material or non-material.
-A football coaching institute can’t use Navy training institute’s symbol. Symbol relates the activities

3. The institution has definite procedures which are formulated on the basis of customs and dogmas.
-A college is recognized by the UGC

4. The collective group activities of men.
-A college is running smoothly if all its members are performing well

5. Institutions are means of controlling individuals.
-Students’ different motives are controlled by the rules of a college.

6. Every institution has some rules which must be obeyed by individuals
7. Institutions are formed for the fulfilment of primary needs.
-Develop an educational environment