Section 4. Act not to apply in certain cases

4. Act not to apply in certain cases . — The provisions of section 3 of this Act shall not apply to — 3* * * * * (b) the institutions of excellence, research institutions, institutions of national and strategic importance specified in the Schedule to this Act: Provided that the Central Government may, as and when considered necessary, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend the Schedule; (c) a Minority Educational Institution as defined in this Act; 1. Ins. by Act 31 of 2012, s.2 (w.e.f. 19-6-2012). 2. Ins. by s.3, ibid . (w.e.f. 19-6-2012). 3. Cl. (a) omitted by s. 4, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-6-2012). (d) a course or programme at high levels of specialisation, including at the post-doctoral level, within any branch of study or faculty, which the Central Government may, in consultation with the appropriate authority, specify.