(1) If the Academic Senate so recommends by a two thirds majority decision of its members present at its meeting that an Honorary Degree or other academic distinction be conferred on any person on the ground that he in its opinion, by reason of eminent attainment and position, is fit and proper to receive such a degree or academic distinction, the Board of Governors may recommend the same for the approval of the Visitor for conferment of such a Degree on the person concerned.
(2) The Honorary Degree or academic distinction may be conferred only in exceptional cases. It shall not be conferred as a matter of course. Only such of the persons who have contributed substantially to any subject assigned to any Faculty of the University as may be approved or have rendered conspicuous service to the cause of education and research, shall be identified for the purpose of grant of such Honorary Degrees:
Provided that, not more than three eminent persons may be conferred Honoris Causa at a time.
(3) A Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa may be conferred upon a person, who has distinguished himself in any branch of science or technology, and planning, organizing or developing scientific and technological institutions.