Section 5(3)(a) in The Punjabi University Act, 1961
(a)any student of any such institution affiliated to the Punjab University before the said date, who was studying for any degree and diploma examination of the said University shall be permitted to complete his course in preparation therefor and the University shall hold for such students examinations in accordance with the curricula of study in force in the Punjab University for such period as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations; and