Provided that the Executive Council shall impose such a punishment only after giving the student concerned a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

Award of Certificates, Diplomas etc., Award of Certificates, Diplomas etc., 10. A Certificate, Diploma or a Degree or any other academic distinction shall be granted to, or conferred upon, a student only after he has undergone the relevant course or programme of study for the duration prescribed therefor and passed the same with qualifying marks prescribed therefor by the regulations.