Pass in 2nd PUC/12 Std/ an equivalent examination with Mathematics as compulsory optional subject and obtained a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in all the subjects in the qualifying examination. [45% of marks in case of SC/ST candidates and other backward classes (category 1, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B)] belonging to Karnataka. A minimum of 40% in NATA is compulsory (including SC, ST and other backward classes).