A candidate shall be eligible for admission if he/she has passed the 10+2 examination conducted by State of Karnataka or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects, & including English or an examination recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

Has secured not less than 45% of marks on an aggregate for the above subjects in the qualifying examination referred to in subjects in the clause (1) and not less than 40% of the marks if he/she belongs to scheduled castes / scheduled tribes or other backward castes.

Has completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete this age on or before 31st December of the year of admission.

Candidates shall be medically fit.