University of Hyderabad (UOH) Clarification: Breaking News

In response to the story, “Central varsity’s dress code diktat triggers row”, published in these columns on Thursday, the University of Hyderabad (UOH) administration has clarified that it has informed all graduates that they can purchase the dress from any shop/place of their choice for the convocation, which will be held on October 1. The university also stated that arrangements have been made for supply of the ‘Angavastram’ to the candidates at the cost of Rs.200 on the premises of the convocation from 9 a.m. on a hire basis. The total amount will be refunded to them after the attire is handed over back at the counter, said a press release here on Thursday.