The rank list will be prepared based on the index mark and the allotment list will be prepared on the basis of the rank, option exercised and applicable reservation, if any.

For candidates who have secured eligibility for higher studies in the second chance, 0.5 score will be deducted as the penal point for index score calculation.

For the candidates who are natives of backward districts namely Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kasargod or if they studied in VIII, IX and X standards in schools of the above districts and their qualifying examination centre belongs to above backward district, a bonus point of 1 will be awarded for the index score calculation for their selection in the respective backward district.

The index score is obtained after subtracting the penal points if any and adding bonus points if any  from/to the Total Grade Point Average (TGPA).

For  the admission of the candidates to Polytechnic Colleges, selection  is state wise and candidates have to submit their application as detailed in the prospectus.

A candidate who is already a student of a Diploma programme (other than final year students) can seek admission to Diploma programme as a fresh candidate. If such candidate  is selected for admission he/she will be permitted to join in the first semester class of the programme.

1. 1.             a. The candidate should be a citizen of India.

1. The candidate should be a native of Kerala or undergone a qualifying examination from  an institution in Kerala State or his/her parent should be a permanent employee   in Central/State/Quasi Government/Public Sector undertaking in Kerala State.
2. The candidate  should have passed  SSLC/THSLC or equivalent  examination, with eligibility for higher studies.

Note:- i. Candidates who have passed qualifying examination with Mathematics, English and Science subjects are eligible to apply for both stream I and stream II.

1. Candidates who have passed qualifying examination with Mathematics and English are eligible to apply for stream II.

1. 2. Candidate who has taken more than two chances to secure eligibility for higher studies  in SSLC/THSLC or equivalent examinations is not eligible for admission. Appearances for “Betterment” or “SAY” examination will not be considered as a chance.
   4. For CBSE/ICSE/Open school candidates the Marks/Grades obtained in Science is considered for calculating grade in the place of Physics and Chemistry.

Note:- In the case of CBSE candidates, only the certificates of Board examination shall be accepted as qualifying certificate and such candidates shall submit an undertaking as shown in annexure XVIII at the time of admission and a copy of the same shall be submitted along with the application. This undertaking need only be submitted by candidates who have passed CBSE Xth during the period 2010-2017.