• For First Year Post SSC Diploma Courses, Candidates passing Std. VIII, IX, and SSC from a recognized institution.
• The Candidate should be an Indian National.
• Minority Candidature- the Maharashtra domiciled Candidates belonging to a particular Linguistic or Religious Minority Community from within the State and as notified by the Government, are eligible under this Category.
• For SSC Candidates of Maharashtra State SSC Board, the student should get a pass with a minimum 35 %.