To be eligible for the Diploma degree program at Ellen Thoburn Cowen Memorial College Of Nursing in Kolar, candidates must meet certain criteria. Applicants should have completed their 10+2 education in the Science stream, preferably with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as main subjects. They should have obtained a minimum aggregate of 45% in their qualifying examination. Additionally, candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission. Meeting these eligibility requirements ensures that students have the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a diploma in nursing at this esteemed institution.