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(2) A candidate of a Degree programme of study by Coursework and Research shall register
for his programme of study not later than two weeks from the date of commencement of
the semester for the programme of study to which he has been offered admission.

(3) If a candidate does not register within the stipulated period or any approved deferment,
the offer of admission to the programme of study shall lapse automatically.

(4) In certain circumstances, the Dean of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies or any officer
as may be designated by the University, on the recommendation of the Dean of the
Faculty may allow a candidate to defer his initial registration to the following semester.

Registration of courses

4. (1) A candidate for a Degree programme of study by Coursework and Research shall attend
such programme in accordance with the structure of the programme of study as may be
prescribed in Schedule 1 to these Regulations.

(2) A candidate shall register for such courses as may be prescribed in Schedule II to these
Regulations for the Degree programme of study attended by him.

(3) A candidate is given a period of two weeks from the date of the commencement of his
semester to complete his registration of courses. Any candidate who does not complete
the registration of courses within this period shall not attend the said courses.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (3), a candidate may in special cases or
on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty, approve a late or backdated
registration if the candidate has fulfilled eighty percent of class attendance for the
relevant semester for the relevant course. The candidate shall pay a fine at a prescribed
rate as well as other prescribed fees for that course.

Renewal of candidature

5. (1) A candidate of a Degree programme of study by Coursework and Research shall renew
his candidature not later than two weeks from the date of commencement of the relevant
semester.

(2) A candidate of a Degree programme of study by Research shall renew his candidature
not later than seven weeks from the date of commencement of the relevant semester.

(3) Failure of a candidate to renew his candidature within the period prescribed under
subregulations (1) or (2) shall cause his candidature to lapse unless the candidate has
been granted approval to register late. The candidate shall pay a fine at a prescribed
rate as well as other prescribed fees for that course.

Concurrent registration

6. (1) Subject to subregulations (2), (3) and (4), a candidate shall not register concurrently for
any programme of study that will lead to the award of any degree in this University or any
other university or institution.

(2) A Faculty may permit a candidate to register concurrently for any programme of study
that will lead to the award of a degree in this University or other university or institution
provided that —
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