1.Admission to First Year Courses

Tamilnadu

           Passed in the S.S.L.C Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Tamilnadu. (Or) The Anglo Indian High School Examination with eligibility for Higher Secondary course in Tamilnadu (Or) The Matriculation Examination of Tamilnadu. (Or) Any other Examination recognised as equivalent to the above by the Board of Secondary Education, Tamilnadu.

Kerala

           Passed in the S.S.L.C Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Kerala. (The candidates who get D+ grade in their mark sheet should obtain mark statement in Kerala state board).

Other State

         Passed in the S.S.L.C Examination of the Board of Secondary Education of Concern State.

2.Admission to Direct Second Year (Lateral Entry)

        A Pass in HSC (Academic) or (Vocational) courses mentioned in the Higher Secondary Schools in Tamilnadu affiliated to the Tamilnadu Higher Secondary Board with eligibility for university courses of study or equivalent examination, and should have studied the following subjects

10th Std with 2 years ITI (NCVT Certificate) students can directly join the second year of the three-year Diploma programme under Lateral Entry System.

        Note: Pure Science Group Students also eligible for Lateral Entry Scheme