In order to be eligible for admission, the candidate must have attained the age of 17 years on or before the 31st of December in the academic year they are seeking enrollment.

For candidates belonging to all categories except Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe, it is necessary to have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany/ Zoology) at the qualifying examination (Academic Stream 10+2/ HSE/ PUC) after completing 12 years of study. Candidates who have pursued their education abroad must meet the equivalent qualification criteria as determined by the Association of Indian Universities. They should have passed the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany/ Zoology), and English up to the 12th standard level with an aggregate of 50% marks.

For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe or other backward classes, the minimum marks required for admission are 40% as opposed to 50% for the General category.