Basic eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) with an aggregate of 50% marks from any recognised Board in India.

It is compulsory to have studied Mathematics at Class XII level.

Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-May 2019 may apply with their class X and XI marks.

Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.

Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels, grade not less than C.