Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary or 12th Standard Examination of Goa Board of Higher Secondary Education or any other equivalent examination recognized by Goa University of any stream of knowledge with a minimum of 45% marks (40% Marks in case of SC/ST applicants), shall be eligible for admission to the First Year provided the candidate appears and is declared passed at the common or college entrance examination. If the candidate is from any Board or University other than Goa Board the Higher Secondary Education, the candidate should obtain the eligibility certificate from Goa University.