The provisions of section 3 shall not apply to--- (a) the institutions of excellence, research institutions, institutions of national and strategic importance specified in the Schedule to this Act; (b) a Minority Educational Institution. (2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Schedule referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) from time to time.

The provisions of section 3 shall not apply to--- (a) the institutions of excellence, research institutions, institutions of national and strategic importance specified in the Schedule to this Act; (b) a Minority Educational Institution. (2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Schedule referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) from time to time.