The Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000
Chapter XI ENROLMENT AND DEGREES
Chapter XI ENROLMENT AND DEGREES
68. Eligibility for admission of students
No student shall be eligible for admission to a course of study, a degree or diploma unless he possesses such qualifications as may be prescribed by Statutes from time to time.
Chapter XI ENROLMENT AND DEGREES
69. Honorary degrees
(1) If not less than two thirds of the members of the Syndicate recommend that an honorary degree or other academic distinction be conferred on any person on the ground that he is in its opinion, by reason of eminent attainment and position, fit and proper to receive such degree or academic distinction, the Syndicate may recommend the same for the approval of the Chancellor for conferment of such degree on the person concerned. (2) The honorary degree or distinction may be conferred only in exceptional cases. It shall not be conferred as a matter of course. Only such of the persons who have contributed substantially to the advancement of Literature, Philosophy, Arts, Music, Painting or any other subject assigned to the Faculty of Arts, Science or Technology or conspicuous service rendered by them to the cause of education shall be identified for the purpose of grant of such honorary degrees. (3) A degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa may be conferred upon such persons in the branch of Science or Technology, Planning, Organising or Developing Scientific and Technological Institutions. (4) A degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D) Honoris Causa may be conferred upon persons who are distinguished Lawyers, Judges or Jurists, Statesmen or have made noteworthy contribution to the cause of the public.
- (2) The honorary degree or distinction may be conferred only in exceptional cases. It shall not be conferred as a matter of course. Only such of the persons who have contributed substantially to the advancement of Literature, Philosophy, Arts, Music, Painting or any other subject assigned to the Faculty of Arts, Science or Technology or conspicuous service rendered by them to the cause of education shall be identified for the purpose of grant of such honorary degrees.
- (3) A degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc) Honoris Causa may be conferred upon such persons in the branch of Science or Technology, Planning, Organising or Developing Scientific and Technological Institutions.
- (4) A degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D) Honoris Causa may be conferred upon persons who are distinguished Lawyers, Judges or Jurists, Statesmen or have made noteworthy contribution to the cause of the public.
Chapter XI ENROLMENT AND DEGREES
70. Withdrawal of degree or diploma
(1) The Syndicate may on the recommendation of the Academic Council withdraw any distinction, degree, diploma or privilege conferred on or granted to, any person by a resolution passed by a majority of the total members of the Syndicate and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting at the meeting, if such a person has been found to have obtained such a degree or diploma or certificate-fraudulently or has obtained admission through a false caste certificate.
- (2) No action under this section shall be taken against any person unless he has been given an opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken.
- (3) A copy of the resolution passed by the Syndicate shall be immediately sent to the person concerned.
- (4) Any person aggrieved by the decision taken by the Syndicate may appeal to the Chancellor within thirty days from the date of receipt of such resolution.
- (5) The decision of the Chancellor on such appeal shall be final.
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