Students belonging to SC/ST/Physically Challenged categories (Visually Handicapped / Hearing Handicapped / Orthopaedically Handicapped ) and pursuing full time degree course in Engineering in the disciplines of Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics / Telecommunication from a college / university institute recognized by the Govt.Of India and should be in the Third Year are eligible to apply for the coming exam. Those who have successfully completed the 1st year degree course and  2nd year degree course  both in the first attempt only need to apply for the coming exam. They should not be receiving any financial aid or assistance from any source.