- Eligible students must secure admission in institutes as under:
- Approved courses leading to Graduate/Post Graduate degree and PG Diplomas conducted by recognized colleges/ universities recognized by UGC/ Govt. / AICTE/ AIBMS/ ICMR etc.
- Courses like ICWA, CA, CFA etc. Courses conducted by IIMs, IITs, IISc, XLRI. NIFT, NID etc.
- Regular Degree/Diploma courses like Aeronautical, pilot training, shipping Nursing or any other discipline approved by Director General of Civil Aviation/Shipping/ Indian Nursing Council or any other regulatory body as the case may be.
- Approved courses offered in India by reputed foreign universities.
- Courses as defined under various Government Subsidy Schemes.
- Applicants must be resident Indians.
- Applicants must have secured admission to a higher education course in recognized institutions in India through an entrance test/merit-based selection process after completion of HSC (10 plus 2 or equivalent).