Chapter V ENROLMENT AND AWARD OF DEGREES

Admission to the University.- Admission to the University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and statutes, be open to all persons: Provided that, nothing in this section shall require, the University to admit to any course of study students larger in number than or with academic or other qualifications lower than those specified in the regulation.

Honorary Degrees.-

1. (1) If the Academic Senate so recommends by a two thirds majority decision of its members present at its meeting that an Honorary Degree or other academic distinction be conferred on any person on the ground that he in its opinion, by reason of eminent attainment and position, is fit and proper to receive such a degree or academic distinction, the Board of Governors may recommend the same for the approval of the Visitor for conferment of such a Degree on the person concerned.
2. (2) The Honorary Degree or academic 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 any subject assigned to any Faculty of the University as may be approved or have rendered conspicuous service to the cause of education and research, shall be identified for the purpose of grant of such Honorary Degrees: Provided that, not more than three eminent persons may be conferred Honoris Causa at a time.
3. (3) A Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa may be conferred upon a person, who has distinguished himself in any branch of science or technology, and planning, organizing or developing scientific and technological institutions.

Withdrawal of Degrees or Diploma.-

1. (1) The Board of Governors may, on the recommendation of the Academic Senate arrived at by two third majority decision of its members present, withdraw any distinction, degree, diploma or privilege conferred on or granted to, any person by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the total number of members the Board of Governors and by a majority of not less than two-third 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, has obtained admission through a false caste certificate or any such claim.
2. (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. (3) A copy of the resolution passed by the Board of Governors shall be immediately sent to the person concerned, along with the show-cause notice.
4. (4) Any person aggrieved by the decision taken by the Board of Governors may appeal to the Visitor within thirty days from the date of receipt of such resolution and show cause notice.
5. (5) The decision of the Visitor on such appeal shall be final.