The minimum eligibility for this requires, passing the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as Physics and maths as compulsory subjects along with other subjects like Chemistry, Computer Science, Biotechnology and Biology.

Minimum percentage of marks in class 12/ higher secondary Examination is generally from 50% to 55%.

Since, most institutions have an Entrance Exam; the students who have appeared in Higher Secondary Examination and are awaiting results can apply too.

Some colleges like Bharti Vidyapeeth University  also offer Direct Entry for this course along with an Entrance Exam. The eligibility for this requires the student to have Diploma in Engineering by an institution recognised by All India Council for Technical Education.