The candidates passing SSC and HSC Examination from a recognised institution or the candidates passing equivalent examination (such as 11+1, A level in Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate Course) from a recognized Board/University of India or outside or from Secondary Board or equivalent, constituted or recognized by the Union or by a State Government, with at least 45% marks in aggregate or equivalent in case of Open candidates All India candidates, NRI, Foreign Students including OCI or PIO (44.50% and above to be considered as 45%)and 40% marks in aggregate in case of SC and ST applicants.(39.50% and above to be considered as 40%)