Substitution of section 5A

In the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University Act, 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), for section 5A, the following shall be substituted, namely,-

"5A. Reservation of seats for admission of the students into the courses: There shall be reservation of seats in the courses in favour of Backward Classes, Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Physically challenged persons, Women and Resident Students of Telangana, as may be prescribed:

Provided that twenty five percent (25%) of the sanctioned intake of courses in the University shall be reserved for the resident students of Telangana.

Explanation: For the purpose of this section, Resident Students of Telangana, means,-

For admission to 5 years B.A. L.L.B.

1. (Hons) Course :-
   • (i) a student who after studying in the State of Telangana for four consecutive years appears for the qualifying examination in the Telangana State; or
   • (ii) a student who has in the previous seven years resided in the State of Telangana for at least a period of four years, and completed the qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 or equivalent from the educational institutions in the State of Telangana. For admission to L.L.M. Course :-
   • (i) a student who after studying in the State of Telangana for four consecutive years appears for the qualifying examination in the Telangana State; or
   • (ii) a student who has in the previous seven years resided in the State of Telangana for at least a period of four years, and completed the qualifying examination i.e. L.L.B. from the educational institutions in the State of Telangana.".