16. Attendance.

(ii) The post graduate students shall put-in 85% of attendance in all subjects separately before they appear for final examination. However, 10% of attendance may be relaxed by the Vice-Chancellor on production of medical certificate in deserving cases.
(iii) Sanction of leave of absence beyond (3) months and termination of studentship: Every student shall attend his/her classes (Theory, Practicals and Clinical) on all working days unless he/she is granted leave of absence by the Principal. If a student is absent continuously for a period of (91) days or more and seeks permission to attend the course before one year after discontinuation his/her application shall be forwarded to the Registrar with the recommendation of the Principal. If the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied with the reasons, he may grant leave of absence attaching such conditions as he may deem necessary, candidates who 'are absent for a continuous period of one year or more without permission shall be deemed to have forfeited the admission into the course and his/her studentship shall stand cancelled without any further notice.
(iv) 15 days of vacation may be given to post-graduate students at the end of each academic year, during the course of study with stipend, However, this shall not apply to in-service candidates.
(v) Maternity Leave: Post Graduate students are eligible for Maternity Leave not exceeding (30) days without loss of stipend.