MQMR (minimum qualifying mark for ranking) is the average of the marks scored by all candidates that appeared in both papers in each of the three subjects.
Based on the MQMR in the individual subjects as well as the aggregate marks, a common merit list (CML) will be prepared, such that the number of candidates in this list is equal to the total number of seats available in all the participating institutes put together. The total marks scored by the last candidate in the CML will be the CML cut-off score (CCS).
If the number of OBC candidates in the CML is times the number of available OBC seats, then the OBC merit list will contain all these candidates. In case the number of OBC candidates qualified in the CML < 1.4 times the number of available OBC seats, then relaxation (maximum of 10%) to the individual MQMR as well as to the CCS will be applied, and an OBC merit list will be prepared, in which the number of candidates will be, at the most, 1.4 times the number of available OBC seats.
By applying 50% relaxation to the individual MQMR as well as to the CCS, separate merit lists for SC, ST and PD candidates will be prepared. The number of candidates in each of these lists will be, at the most, 1.4 times the number of available seats in the respective categories.
In case of tie, higher score in the subject(s) with lower average score(s) is given preference.