Academic: Honours bachelor’s degree in science or a related field with at least a 2.2 (lower second-class) or equivalent. Indian equivalence: Typically a minimum of 50–55% overall (per general Indian grading norms) in relevant disciplines like Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering, Medicine, etc. Suggested background: Degrees in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Biopharma, Engineering, Medical/Veterinary Sciences—or other science-related fields accepted by the programme committee.