a) Minimum Qualifications:A pass in H.Sc. (Academic with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry) A pass in H.Sc. (Vocational Stream in any one of the Vocational courses listed hereunder with the related subject noted against each course. (or) Diploma in any one of the courses. (or) Any other equivalent qualification approved by the State Board of Technical Education / Higher Secondary Board of Tamilnadu. Candidates belonging to communities other than SC/ST should have passed the qualifying examination in not more than two appearances.b) Minimum Marks prescribed by the Govt. of Tamilnadu:i) H.Sc. (Academic) and other equivalent candidates: Average Marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry like OC 50%, BC/MBC/DNT 45%, SC/ST 40%.ii) H.Sc. (Vocational) candidates: Average Marks in Maths / Physics / Chemistry / Vocational subject under Part-III like OC 50%, BC/MBC/DNT 45%, SC/ST 40%.iii) For Diploma Holders: Average Marks in the last two semesters like OC 50%, BC/MBC/DNT 45%, SC/ST 40%.c) Students from other states:The students who have passed the qualifying examinations of University / Board other than Madras / Madurai / Annamalai / Bharathiar / Bharathidasan University should obtain the Provisional Eligibility Certificate from the Registrar, after being admitted to the college. If the qualification is for any reason not recognized by Anna University the candidate will have to discontinue the course.Lateral Entry Scheme: A pass with minimum eligible marks in the Diploma Course of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamilnadu / equivalent course prescribed for the Degree course.