Candidate must have passed Intermediate (10+2) Examination (or its equivalent) with: 
 I) PCM subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) from recognised State/Central Board/ NIOS/ Madarsa Board and obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST category).
  OR 
 II) PCMB (Physics, Chemistry,Mathematics and Biology) from recognised State/Central Board/ NIOS/ Madarsa Board and obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST category). 
  OR 
 III) 10+2 with Maths and Physics as compulsory subjects and one of the optional subjects (Chemistry / BioTechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects/ Computer Science/Informatics Practices) from recognised Board and obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST category).
OR
10th + 2-year ITI certificate (in a relevant trade) after 10th pass.