Chapter XI ENROLLMENT, DEGREE AND CONVOCATION

All post-graduate instruction, teaching, training, research, research collaborations and partnerships, shall normally be conducted within the University area by the University, Schools, Campuses, Centres, Study Centres, affiliated colleges and the recognized institutions in such manner as may be prescribed by the Ordinance.

A person to be enrolled as student of the University shall possess such qualifications and fulfill such conditions as may be prescribed by the Ordinance.

1. (1) All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to the students of the University Departments and institutions and colleges maintained by the University, shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor may, by an order, delegate all or any of his powers under sub-section (1), as he deems fit, to such other officer as he may nominate in that behalf.
3. (3) The provisions as regards discipline and proper conduct for students of the University and the action to be taken against them for breach of discipline or misconduct shall be as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Governing Council may institute and confer such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions as may be recommended by the Academic and Activity Council.
2. (2) The Governing Council may institute and confer post- doctoral degrees such as D.Litt., as may be recommended by the Academic and Activity Council.
3. (3) The Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Governing Council and the Academic and Activity Council, supported by a majority of not less than two-third members of each such authority, present at its meeting, such majority comprising not less than one-half of the members of each such authority, withdraw the degree or diploma or certificate or any other academic distinction permanently or for such period as the Chancellor thinks fit, if such a person is convicted by a court of law for any offence involving moral turpitude or has been found to have sought admission to any degree or diploma or certificate course by fraudulent means or has been found to have obtained such degree or diploma or certificate or any other academic distinction by fraudulent means. No such action under this section shall be taken unless the person concerned is given an opportunity to defend himself.

The Academic and Activity Council may consider and recommend to the Governing Council the conferment of an honorary degree or other academic distinction on any person, without requiring him to undergo any test or examination or evaluation, on the ground solely that he, by reason of his eminent position, attainments and public service, is a fit and proper person to receive such degree or other academic distinction, and such recommendation shall be deemed to have been duly passed if supported by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present at the meeting of the Governing Council, being not less than one-half of its total membership: Provided that, the Academic and Activity Council and the Governing Council shall not entertain or consider any proposal in that behalf without the Vice-Chancellor having obtained the previous approval of the Chancellor.

The convocation of the University shall be held at least once during an academic year in the manner prescribed by the Statutes for conferring degrees, postgraduate diplomas or for any other purpose.