Candidates who have passed B.E. Examination with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate of all years of degree examination (5% relaxation for SC / ST and category 1 candidates) in Civil, Computer Science, Information Science and Environmental. Candidates who are qualified in GATE examination are given preference. If sufficient GATE qualified candidates are not available, the candidates are selected based on merit and ranking obtained in the common entrance examination held by KEA and through counseling. The sponsored candidates from State or Central Government and Quasi-Government organizations are eligible and 5 seats are reserved for them subject to merit in PGCET.