A candidate passing the H.S.C. (10+2) examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, with a minimum of 45% marks or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the University of Mumbai with the minimum prescribed marks, is eligible for admission to the First Year of Five-Year Law Course. The above percentage of marks shall be relaxed by 5% for candidates belonging to the SC & ST categories as per the reservation policy prescribed and recognized by the Government of Maharashtra.