- be a domicile of Telangana state
- belong to SC/ST/BC/EBC/Disabled Welfare category
- have passed Class 10 and pursuing studies at the post-matric level
- have passed Class 10 examination with a minimum of 75% attendance at the end of each quarter
- have annual family income lower than:
- INR 2,00,000 for SC/ST category
- INR 1,50,000 for BC/EBC/Disabled Welfare category of rural areas
- INR 2,00,000 for BC/EBC/Disabled Welfare category of urban areas