1. 1. Tamil Nadu candidates who have passed IX, X and Diploma in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. They need not enclose Nativity Certificate.
   2. Other State candidates who have passed IX, X, XI, XII, Diploma in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. They need not enclose Nativity Certificate.
   3. Tamil Nadu Native candidates who have passed any of the IX, X, XI, XII, Diploma from the Institutions situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply. They should enclose a copy of Nativity Certificate.

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1. Diploma Candidates: 
   A pass with prescribed minimum eligibility marks in any one of the Diploma in appropriate branch of Engineering / Technology of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu / equivalent prescribed for the Degree Courses (Refer List of Eligible Degree courses for various Diploma courses).
2. B.Sc. Candidates: 
   A pass with prescribed minimum eligibility marks in any recognized Bachelors Degree in Science of minimum 3 years duration with 10 + 2 + 3 years pattern and studied Mathematics at +2 level or studied Mathematics as core or ancillary subjects at B.Sc. level alone are eligible for admission to B.E. / B.Tech. Degree Courses through Lateral Entry.

Candidates with Degree other than Bachelor of Science are not eligible

There is no age limit for seeking admission to B.E. / B.Tech. degree courses.