University open to all classes etc.

The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, be open to all persons of either sex and of whatsoever race, creed, caste or class and no consideration what so ever shall be paid to such distinctions in respect of any privileges, award, appointment or promotion by the University; Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the University to admit to any course of study students exceeding the number prescribed or with academical or other qualifications lower than those prescribed or such course.