All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination from a Board recognized or established by the Central or State Government through legislation and affiliated with the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE), New Delhi, with any of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Biology, Informatics Practices, Biotechnology, Technical Vocational subject, Agriculture, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or Entrepreneurship. Candidates belonging to the General category should have obtained at least 60% marks (55% for candidates belonging to reserved categories).