Candidates need to clear graduation from a recognized university with a minimum duration of three years. Candidates must have scored at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Other candidates who belong from any of the reserved categories including Scheduled tribes, Scheduled caste, or others must have scored a minimum of 45% aggregate. Candidates who are pursuing the final year of graduation in any stream can also apply.

Other students who hold a qualifying degree in the distance mode program must have their degree recognized from any of the joint committee UGC, AICTE and DEC