Candidates must be passed in 10+2, American 12 grade or any equivalent with English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Biotechnology or Mathematics or any other Life Sciences subjects as optional subject and a minimum of 55% marks taken together in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Biotechnology or Mathematics or any other Life Sciences subject.

Admissions are taken on the basis of marks obtained in Manipal Entrance Test. Merit screening will be based on marks obtained in 10+2.