Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with subjects Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical Vocational Subject and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken togetherORPassed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 50% marks((at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only)