Passed or appearing in 2014, 10+2 examination of CHSE,Odisha or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics ascompulsory subjects along with one of the subjects from Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Geology / Statics. The candidate should have passed individual subject and must have obtained at least 45% marks (40% in case of candidate belonging to SC/ST category) in the above subjects taken together.