To be eligible for the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree program at Salem College of Engineering and Technology in Salem, India, candidates must meet certain criteria. Firstly, applicants should have completed their higher secondary education (10+2) or its equivalent with a strong background in science, particularly in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Additionally, they should have obtained a minimum aggregate score of 50% in their qualifying examination. Furthermore, candidates are required to appear for relevant entrance exams such as the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission (TNEA) or any other state/national level engineering entrance examination. The final selection is based on the merit obtained in these entrance exams, subject to availability of seats.