The following criteria outline the eligibility requirements for submitting an application.
| Region / Country | Acceptable Completion Level (Equivalent to U.S. Grade 12) |
|---|---|
| United States | High School Diploma (Grade 12) |
| United Kingdom | GCE A-Levels (usually 3 subjects), or International Baccalaureate (IB) |
| India | Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) / HSC – CBSE, ICSE, State Boards (Class 12) |
| Nepal | HSEB / NEB – Grade 12 completion |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC / Intermediate, FA/FSc) |
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Class 12 completion |
| China | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
| South Korea | High School Diploma |
| Philippines | Senior High School Diploma (K-12 system – Grade 12) |
| France | Baccalauréat (General, Professional, or Technological) |
| Germany | Abitur (Allgemeine Hochschulreife) |
| Italy | Diploma di Maturità (5-year secondary school completion) |
| Spain | Bachillerato |
| Middle East (UAE, Saudi, Qatar) | General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanawiya Amma or equivalent) |
| Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa) | Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE, KCSE, NSC, etc.) |
| Canada | Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 completion, varies by province) |
| Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru) | Completion of Bachillerato / Ensino Médio / Secundaria |