In respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology are taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks instead of 50% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates as per DCI Regulations, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics,Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 40% instead of 50%.”