a) Higher Secondary Examination/equivalent: Pass with 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics put together.

b) 3-year Diploma engineering/equivalent: Pass with 50% marks in the final Diploma examination.

c)Relaxation in Marks: Candidates belonging to Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) with a total annual family income up to Rs.2.5 lakhs will get a relaxation of 5% marks i.e. 45% marks in mathematics and 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics put together in the qualifying examination. The Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes candidates need only a pass in the qualifying examination.