- Age: The candidate must be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission.
- Educational Qualification: The candidate must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects. The minimum percentage required may vary between 50-60% for different colleges and courses.
- Entrance Exam: Most medical colleges require the candidate to qualify in a national or state-level entrance exam such as NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) or AIIMS entrance exam.
- Medical Fitness: The candidate must be medically fit to pursue the course.
- Citizenship: For government colleges, the candidate must be an Indian citizen. However, for some private colleges, NRI and foreign nationals may also be eligible.
Eligibility criteria can vary from college to college and course to course, so candidates are advised to check the specific requirements for the course they are interested in.