Section 16 in Rules for admission into M.D. courses Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy in the colleges of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy in the State of Andhra Pradesh
16. Attendance.
- (i) Candidates select d to various courses shall be whole time students. Service candidates may apply for study leave and are require to produce the orders where in such leave has been sanctioned to them, from the competent authority within three months after joining the course.(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.
