For admission to this course, a student should have passed:

1. Two Year Intermediate Examination conducted by the Government of Telangana State or Higher Secondary Certificate examination of the Government of Telangana State (XII standard) or Pre – University Examination of this University or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto and obtained at least 45% (40% marks for reserved category students, i.e., SC/ST/students)
   (Or)
2. The ITI certificate holders are not eligible for admission into this course. However, a candidate who passed any Diploma course through Polytechnic of Telangana State is eligible for admission into this course.
3. A candidate who completed (10+2) from National Open School or a diploma in any course from any polytechnic or (10+2) other than one in Telangana State should obtain equivalent certificate from Board of Intermediate, Govt. of TS., Hyderabad, to the effect that they are eligible for admission into the 5 year dual degree course. Admission taken at the first year shall be admission to “5 year dual degree course” and he/she will not be required to take re-admission at any stage of the course unless he/she discontinues the course after 3rd or 4th year.
   The course framework provides additional entry points as,
   1. Student, who has discontinued his/her studies on obtaining BM degree, can join at later date for the 4th & 5th year of the course to complete MAM. However, such student shall not be awarded BAM degree at the end of 4th year even if he/she discontinues studies at 4th year.
   2. Student, who has discontinued his/her studies on obtaining BAM degree, can join at later date for the 5th year of the course to complete MAM.

Note: However the student should complete the course within ten years from the date of entry into the course. (Double the Period as per OU norms)