The candidates should have passed the intermediate Examination under 10+2 scheme or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English scoring at least 50 % marks in aggregate of these subjects. In case of SC/ ST candidates the marks for eligibility shall be 40%.

Age: He/She should have attained the age of 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of joining the course.

Note:The age shall ordinarily be determined as entered in the Matriculation certificate.

Selection criteria: Selection will be made on the basis of merit of marks obtained in Class 10+2 Annual Examination. The merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in the said Examination. In case of tie (equal marks) aggregate marks of Annual Examination of Class X shall decide the merit. If still tie merit will be decided by:

i) Higher Marks in Biology ii) Higher Marks in Chemistry iii) Higher Marks in Physics iv) Candidate older in age to be preferred.