reservation is separately provided for various categories under Rule 7 and Rule 8. Rule 10 of the Rules, 2018 deals with distribution of seats among candidates of Gujarat University and other Universities. From a reading of Rule 10 of the Rules, 2018, it is clear that available seats are distributed as prescribed in the said Rule. Rule 10.1 of Rules, 2018 prescribe 5% of available seats for the candidates who have passed qualifying examination from other University, similarly, 5% of available seats is reserved to candidates who have passed qualifying examination from 3rd respondent College which is autonomous college. From the composite reading of Rules, 2018 and stand of the respondents, it is clear that what is contemplated under Rule 10.2 of the Rules, 2018 is quota of 5% restriction to the students of 3rd respondent autonomous College but not reservation. Plea of learned Counsel for the petitioners that rule is to be construed as reservation in addition to normal seats, does not deserve acceptance. At the same time, it is the case of the petitioners that even assuming that 5% available seats is to be treated as quota, there is no justification for restricting 5% of seats to 3rd respondent college. It is not in dispute that 3rd respondent College after having autonomous status, continues its affiliation to the 1st respondent University. It is true that by grant of autonomy, 3rd respondent College is given certain powers, for making admissions etc., but the fact remains that overall supervision still continues with the 1st respondent University.
