You must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (such as Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, or allied mental‑health professions).
Academic excellence: typically an upper second‑class honours (2.1) or equivalent (for Indian grading, this means around 65–70% or higher, or a GPA of 3.0–3.3/4.0).
Applicants with a lower second (2.2) may be considered if they demonstrate strong relevant experience or qualifications, and are endorsed by the selection panel.