University open to all classes, castes, creed and gender.

1. (1) The University shall

be open to all persons irrespective of class, creed, gender, ethnicity or economic background: Provided that not less than twentyfive percent of total seats in academic programmes of the University shall be reserved for students domiciled in the State subject to fulfilment of admission criteria: Provided further that, if adequate number of candidates are not available, the seats so

reserved shall be filled by candidates from General Merit.

1. (2) The University may make special provision for admission to students of the State of