(1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, be open to all persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed or class :
Provided that nothing in this section shall—
(a) require the University to admit to any course of study any person who does not meet the prescribed conditions and academic standards for admission or to retain on the rolls of the University persons, whose academic records are below the minimum standards as required for the award of a degree or whose personal conduct is such as to be prejudicial to the purpose of the University or to the rights and privileges of other students and staff ;
(b) be deemed to require the University to admit to any course or study a number of students larger than the number determined by the Academic Council.
(2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (1), the University shall reserve seats for socially and educationally backward classes and farmer’s ward in accordance with such principles as may, from time to time be determined by the Government in this behalf :
Provided that no such person shall be admitted to the University unless he meets the standards laid down by the University in respect of such candidates.