Eligibility : Candidates who have passed (Eligible for Higher Studies)the HSE of the Kerala State Board of Higher Secondary Examination or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto are eligible for admission.

Index Mark : Total Marks + Twice the marks secured in English. A weightage of 20 marks will be given to those who have studies English, Functional English and Communicative English as optional subject for HSE or equivalent examination.

Tie Break : If these is a tie in the ranking, the priority will be given to those who got more marks in English. If there is again a tie, marks in Additional/ second language are considered and then the general conditions are applicable.