Nationality: Candidates should be an Indian Nationals or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India).
Age Limit:
Minimum – The minimum age limit is 17 years on 31st December of the year of admission.
Maximum – The maximum age limit is 25 years for general candidates and 30 years for reserved categories.
Attempts: Candidates may attempt the exam only 3 times untill cross the maximum age limit.
Qualification: Students must have passed/appearing 12th or equivalent examination from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology or any other elective subject with English.
Percentage Criteria: Students must have secured minimum 50% marks in PCB group for general candidates and 45% (for general PH) and 40% (for SC/ST/OBC categories).
Seat reservation for different categories is given here:
| Category | Seat Reserved |
|---|---|
| SC (Schedule Caste) | 15% |
| ST (Schedule Tribe) | 7.5% |
| OBC–Non Creamy Layer | 27% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 3% seats (on horizontal basis) |