Eligible Institutions

• Educational institution must be approved by the Central Government, State Government or by any other government-approved organization
• Educational institution must be a government or government-aided institution. Self-financing or private educations are eligible if their fee structure is reasonable and within the reach of students coming from underprivileged backgrounds

Academic Excellence Criteria

• For studies in the first year of high school, an applicant should have secured marks not less than 85% of the marks obtained by the first-ranked student in the 10^th standard or equivalent Board examination on a statewide basis.
• For studies in the first year of a general degree course, an applicant should have obtained not less than 85% of the marks secured by the first-ranked student in the 12th standard or equivalent Board examination on a statewide basis.
• For studies in the first year of a professional degree course, an applicant should have obtained not less than 85% of the marks secured by the first-ranked student in the 12th standard or equivalent Board examination on a statewide basis; in addition, the applicant should have obtained an eligible rank or score in the qualifying examinations and a free/merit/open seat.