To pursue a Diploma degree at KMCT Polytechnic College Kozhikode, candidates must fulfill certain eligibility criteria. Applicants should have completed their 10th standard or its equivalent from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate score of 35%. Additionally, they must have studied Mathematics and Science as compulsory subjects in their 10th grade. The age limit for general category candidates is 20 years, while for SC/ST candidates, it is 23 years. Admissions are based on merit, and candidates are selected through a centralized admission process conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala.