Chapter VII ADMISSION, EXAMINATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENTS

In accordance with the reservation policy of the Government for the weaker sections of society, admission to all courses, in the University departments and affiliated colleges shall be made on the basis of competitive merit in accordance with the rules, if any, made by the Government and published in the Official Gazette, or by the University and published in the University Gazette by the University : Provided that, where model rules have been framed by the Government, in the interest of the students for the entire State, the University shall adopt the same and such rules shall be published in the University Gazette or, the Official Gazette, as the case may be, at least six months before the start of any academic session which shall begin not latter than first August every year :

Examinations At the beginning of each academic term and in any case not after than 30th of October of every calendar year, the University shall prepare and publish a Schedule of Examinations for each and every course conducted by itself or by any affiliated college or institution within its jurisdiction and shall strictly adhere to the Schedule. Explanation.—"Schedule of Examination" means a table giving details about the time, day and date of commencement of each paper which is a part of a scheme of examinations and shall also include the details about the practical examinations : Provided however that, in case the University is unable to follow this Schedule due to reasons and circumstances beyond its control it shall, as soon as practicable, submit a report to the Chancellor and to the Government incorporating the detailed reasons for making a departure 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, declare the results latest within forty-five days thereof : Provided however that, if for any reasons whatsoever the University is unable to declare the results of any examination within the aforesaid period of forty-five days, it shall submit a report, incorporating the detailed reasons for such delay, to the Chancellor and to the Government.

No examination or the results of an examination shall be held invalid only for the reason that the University has not followed the Schedule as stipulated in sections 55 or 56, as the case may be.

The University shall frame appropriate Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules to ensure that the students selected to represent their classes, colleges or the University as the case may be, for sports, culture and all other activities are selected entirely on the basis of merit, through open merit competition alone and on no other basis.