Colleges

The candidate must hold a minimum of a three-year bachelor's degree in any discipline from a university established by an act of the Central or State legislature in India, from another educational institution established by an act of Parliament, or from an institution declared to be deemed as a university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or hold an equivalent degree recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, with at least 50 percent marks or an equivalent CGPA. After finishing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or an equivalent program, the candidate must have completed a minimum of three years of education to get a bachelor's degree or an equal certification. Candidates who appear for the Bachelor's degree final exam (or a comparable test) and fulfill all requirements to earn the Bachelor's. degree by 30th June can also apply, subject to furnishing evidence to that effect by 1st October ; otherwise, they may be asked to withdraw from the program.

A recognized Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks is standard. Work experience may be considered an advantage.