The student should have passed 2nd PUC / 12th standard or equivalent examination with English as one of the languages and obtained 45% of marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry / Bio-Technology / Computer Science / Electronics / Biology. In case of candidates belonging ton Karnataka Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and other Backward classes (Category I, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), the minimum marks for the purposes of eligibility will be 40% of marks in aggregate in the optional subjects in the qualifying examination.The candidate will, however, be required to qualify at the entrance test conducted by the competent authority.