Section 5(18)(a) in The Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994
(a)unless exempted therefrom in the manner prescribed, have pursued approved courses of study in the university, or in [college] [This letter and word was substituted for the words 'an affiliated college' by Maharashtra 55 of 2000, section 4(f).] or in an institution or a recognized institution or a school and have passed the examinations prescribed by the university; or