A candidate must have:

• Passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) in science stream (with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English) conducted by the respective State/Central Government Authorities Recognized as equivalent to 10+2 Examination by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
• Completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete this on 31st December of the year of his / her admission to the course.