The minimum qualification required for admission into a diploma course is passing of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)/ tenth standard/equivalent examination, with at least 35 percent in science and maths subjects.

The state board of technical education of most of the states in India conducts entrance tests.

Diploma -

• Passed 10th standard / SSC examination
• Obtained at least 35% marks at qualification examination.

Diploma (Lateral Entry)

• Passed 12th standard / ITI - 2 year Course Approved by NVTI (Govt.of India)
• Obtained at least 35% marks at the qualification examination.