Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should have passed with minimum qualification for admission is a pass in SSLC/10th Std/Equivalent examinations with 35% marks in Science and Mathematics subjects. Students having educational qualifications other than Karnataka State Board have to apply for Eligibility Certificate from the Directorate of Technical Education (D.T.E), Government of Karnataka, Bangalore. (EC can be applied for via the Academy) Students belonging to SC/ST categories should produce original documents in proof as per Government of Karnataka notifications issued from time to time. Physical fitness certificate is required.