Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the Mathematics/ Biology subject securing at least 45% marks (40% for Scheduled Caste/ Schedule Tribe candidates) in the above subjects taken together. Provided that a student should complete the age of 17 years on or before 31 st December of the year of admission to the course. Category benefit only for Himachali Bonafide Candidates.