Any aspiring candidate should have passed the twelfth standard Board examination of Tamil Nadu, viz. with Hr.Sec. (Academic) or an equivalent examination, recognized by Anna University, Chennai with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. For direct admission to Second Year (Lateral Entry), any aspiring candidates should have passed the Diploma Examination in Engineering / Technology in the relevant branch of Engineering / Technology conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamil Nadu or an equivalent examination. Number of appearances, minimum marks and other criteria for admissions to these courses are as per AICTE norms and Tamil Nadu Government Rules.