A pass in 10+2 examination (Intermediate/PU) science in conducted by the respective state/central government authorities recognized with English as one of the principal subject, and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (P.C.M) and or Biology (P.C.B / P.C.M.B.) as compulsory subjects with an aggregate of 40% marks for General Category and 35% for SC/ST/OBC (3a) candidates.