1. Minimum 17 years of age and maximum 23 years on or before 31st December 2010.
2. Pass in 12th standard in the first attempt and with a minimum of marks 60% in English and 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together, from any State Higher Secondary Board or equivalent. NRI's and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) who qualify from foreign universities will have to produce an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.
3. Those who appear for the qualifying examination in March / April 2010 can also apply.