2. Reservation of Seats: 15 per cent of the seats in private Engineering colleges are filled up by the Management of the colleges concerned. Nominees of the Government of India 67 seats, Repatriates from Myanmmar (Burma) 2 seats (Civil/Mechanical), Repatriates from Sri Lanka 2 seats (Electrical/Mechanical) Children of Ex-servicemen of the State 6 seats (two seats, each in Civil/ Electrical/Mechanical), Children of dependents of serving defence personnel from the State 10 seats (three seats in each branch in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and one seat in Electronics and Communication), Athletes/sportsmen nominated by the Kerala Sports Council 1 seat each in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Electronics and Communication, Physically handicapped 1 seat each in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical

The remaining seats will be filled up as follows: 50 per cent on merit on a Statewise basis, 15 per cent of seats will be allocated between the Malabar area and the Travancore-Cochin area in the ratio of 5:8. Remaining 35 per cent, Muslims 8 per cent, Latin Catholics (other than Anglo-Indians) 2 per cent, Backward Christians 1 per cent, Backward Hindus 5 per cent, Scheduled Castes 8 per cent, Scheduled Tribes 2 per cent

5. Domicile Restrictions: The candidate must be an Indian citizen and should have studied in educational institution(s) in Kerala:, for at least five years within a total period of 12 years before the completion of Qualifying Examination (Pre-degree or equivalent Examination) or the candidate's father/mother should have born in­5 years within period of 12 years. OR Non-Keralite candidates who have undergone the Qualifying course in Kerala, and who are sons/ daughters of the following categories of non-Keralite parents: Employees of the Government of India, or Defence Personnel posted in Kerala, or, Employee who are serving in connection with the affairs of the Government of Kerala. Subject to the condition that the employee concerned has served in Kerala for a minimum period of 2 years, or, has served in connection with affairs of the Government of Kerala for a minimum period of 2 years.

6. Selection: Selection to all seats in Government institutions and 85 per cent in private colleges is made by the Selection Committee on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance exam in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.