The state quota requirement in Himachal Pradesh mainly applies to admissions in professional courses like MBBS. To be eligible for the 85% state quota, a candidate must be a bonafide Himachali resident and should have passed at least two qualifying examinations from recognized schools in Himachal Pradesh. Certain relaxations are given to children of government employees, while candidates educated outside the state due to private employment of parents may not be eligible under current rules.