The candidate must have been born on or after 1 July 1996. The candidate should have qualified the 10+2/equivalent examination. In the qualifying exam, the candidates must have secure 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Along with this, individually in these subjects, the candidates must have also secured at least 55% marks. Candidates withholding three years Diploma in Engineering degree, as awarded by State Board of Technical Education, with 60% marks may also apply.