In accordance with the reservation policy of the Government for the weaker sections of society, admission to all courses, in the University departments and affiliated colleges shall be made on the basis of competitive merit in accordance with the Rules, if any, made by the Government and published in the Official Gazette, or by the University and published in the University Gazette by the University :
Provided that, where model rules have been framed by the Government, in the interest of the students for the entire State, the University shall adopt the same and such rules shall be published in the University Gazette or, the Official Gazette, as the case may be, at least six months before the start of any academic session which shall begin not latter than first August every year :
Provided further that, having regard to the maintenance of discipline, the authority concerned shall have the power to refuse admission to a student.