Chapter VII ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Subject to the reservation policy of the State Government for the weaker sections of the society, admission through all courses in the University departments, affiliated colleges and recognized institutions shall be made on the basis of competitive merit in accordance with the rules, if any, made by the State Government and published in the Official Gazette or Ordinances made by the University: Provided that, where model rules have been framed by the State Government in the interest of the students throughout the State, the University shall adopt the same and such rules shall be published by the University before the commencement of the academic session: Provided further that, having regard to the maintenance of discipline, the authority concerned shall have the power to refuse admission to a student, except at the entry point of any academic program.

All the disputes relating to admission to University departments, regional centre, skill centre, study centres, affiliated colleges or recognized institutions shall be adjudicated by the University Students Grievance Redressal Cell.

Before the end of each academic year, the University shall prepare and publish a schedule of examination for the next academic year and choice based credit system of evaluations for each and every course wherever applicable, conducted by itself or by any affiliated college or recognized institution within its jurisdiction and shall strictly adhere to the schedule. Failing which the concerned authority or officer of the University shall have to make a reasoned report to Chancellors Office within thirty days and the directions or decisions of the Chancellor in this regard shall be final and binding. Explanation.— "Schedule of Examinations" means a table giving details about the time, day and date of the commencement of each paper which is a part of a scheme of examinations and shall also include the details about the practical examination: Provided that, in case the University is unable to follow the set schedule due to reasons and circumstances beyond its control it shall, as soon as practicable, submit a report to the Chancellor and to the State Government incorporating the detailed reasons for making a deviation from the published schedule.

The University shall strive to declare the results of every examination conducted by it within thirty days from the last date of the examination for that particular course and shall in any case declared the results latest within forty-five days: Provided that, if for any reason whatsoever, the University is unable to finally declare the results of any assessment and evaluation within the aforesaid period of forty-five days, Director, Board of Assessment and Evaluation shall prepare a detailed report incorporating the reasons for such delay and submit the same through the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor and to the State Government, and the direction of the Chancellor in this regard shall be final and binding.