Conferment of degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions.

(1) The Board may, in consultation with the Academic Council and the Executive Council, institute such degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Academic Council shall, by an appropriate resolution or resolutions, confer upon such persons, such degrees and award such diplomas and other academic distinctions and grant degree certificates as provided in the Statutes, who have passed an examination, at different times and have been declared qualified by the University to receive those degrees or diplomas or certificates. (3) The convocation of the University for the conferment of honorary degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction shall be held in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (4) The Chancellor shall preside over the convocation of the University. In his absence, the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation.