--- title: "Eligibility Criteria" url: https://www.rsicollege.org/eligibility-criteria/ type: page date: 2025-08-07 modified: 2026-06-20 markdown_url: https://www.rsicollege.org/eligibility-criteria.md author: "rsicadmin" --- # Eligibility Criteria ### Eligibility Criteria - [Home](https://www.rsicollege.org) London School of Economics and Political Science ![LSE-UOL](https://www.rsicollege.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/LSE-UOL-rnmrlmdkd79mqphz3ohhfhntprmngbtogv01invqas.png) ## Eligibility Eligibility Standard Route Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (CHESS) Minimum Age Normally at least 17 years in the year of registration 18 years on 31st December in year of registration ## Entry Requirements Eligibility Standard Route Certificate of Higher Education in Social Sciences (CHESS) I B DIPLOMA Successfully pass IB DIPLOMA, Maths can be passed at grade 3 – 7 at either higher or standard level (excluding Maths & Economics). IB Certificate - should have equivalent of 6 O L Passes including Maths and English. Eg..passes at S L / H L with points 3 or above including Maths. ‘A’ LEVELS Two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above. OR Three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above. OR Two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level. All applicants must demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least equivalent to GCSE/ GCE 'O' level at Grade C. (excluding Maths & Economics) One GCE/A level (or equivalent) and 4 GCSE/O levels, including Mathematics at Grade A - C. OR Six GCSE/O levels (or equivalent) including Mathematics at Grade A - C. Maths requirements: GCSE/O level Maths with a grade C or above or equivalent. Indian Boards (CBSE or CISC or NIOS) Pass Year XII, All India Boards or Recognised Year XII State Board - 4 Acceptable Academic subjects each passed at 70% or above. OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects at Year XII. All applicants must pass Year XII Mathematics and English at 50% or above. If Year XII Mathematics is not passed at 50% or above then Year X Maths can be considered. India State Board Eg. - HSC Recognised year XII State Board: 4 subjects each passed at 70% or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII satisfies the entrance requirements for degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and the Social Sciences programmes only. If Mathematics is not passed at 70% or above then in addition Mathematics at year XII must be passed at 50% or above. Furthermore, if year XII schooling is not taught in the medium of English then applicants require an acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at the required grade within the past 3 years. Royal Holloway, University of London ![royal-UOL](https://www.rsicollege.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/royal-UOL-rnmrl4imrcl6m47wzyrkm462fg2oe2us2elteem7l0.png) Eligibility   Standard RouteCertificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) **Minimum Age** Normally at least 17 years in the year of registration **UK System and English requirement** - One ‘A’ level and 4 GCSEs levels (or equivalent) OR 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) - GCSE grades should be A to C and meet the entry requirements in English language proficiency. ‘A’ level grade A - E ## Entry Requirements   Degree Route (min. 3 years) Minimum Age Normally at least 17 years in the year of registration UK System and English requirement To be eligible for the Standard Route of one of the degrees you must have either: Two subject passes at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade A - C OR Three subject passes at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O'level at Grade A - C OR Two subject passes at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subject passes at GCE 'AS' level. Either one of these A levels must be passed at Grade A – D or both AS levels must be passed at Grade A – D IB Diploma and English requirement Successfully pass IB DIPLOMA Indian System and English requirement Year XII, All India Boards or Recognised Year XII State Board - 4 Acceptable Academic subjects each passed at 70 % or above OR An overall average of 70% from all subjects at Year XII. Applicants require an Acceptable Test of Proficiency in English which has been passed at required Grade within past 3 years. Applicants who have studied through the medium of English are exempt from a Test of Proficiency in English.   King's College London ![kings-UOL](https://www.rsicollege.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/kings-UOL-rnmrltw9vvjxbl71vrqhzfrigull5wnj5w7xcvkkx0.png) ## Eligibility Eligibility Degree Route, Direct Entry (Min. 3 years) Performance Based Admission (Similar to Cert. HE) Minimum Age At least 17 years in the year of registration At least 18 years in the year of registration ### Entrance Requirements Eligibility Degree Route, Direct Entry (Min. 3 years) Performance Based Admission (Similar to Cert. HE) **UK system** and English requirement To be eligible for the Standard Route of the degree, you must have: Passes in three GCE ‘A’ levels. One of these ‘A’ levels must be obtained in Mathematics, Psychology or Biology at grade A – D. And GCSE Maths grade A – C To be eligible for the Performance Based Entry to the degree, you must have: Passed at least six separate subjects at GCSE or GCE O level. One of these GCSEs must be obtained in Mathematics, at grade A – C. *Post enrollment: To be admitted onto the full BSc programme, you must pass two required modules with an overall result of 40% or above, with at least 40% in each element of assessment. **IB Diploma** and English requirement Successfully pass IB Diploma. One of the subjects to be Mathematics, Psychology or Biology. 6 subjects with 3 – 7 points in each. One of the subjects to be Mathematics, Psychology or Biology. **Indian System** and English requirement Year XII, All India Boards or Recognised State Boards – 4 acceptable subjects at 80%. One of the subjects to be Mathematics, Psychology or Biology. Or An overall average of 70% from all subjects taken at year XII. One of the subjects to be Mathematics, Psychology or Biology. Applicants who have studied through the medium of English are exempt from a Test of Proficiency in English.   Contact Us ![call-us](https://www.rsicollege.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/call-us-r9w6ogsfxtpb0kcpdiqredu1vdspmk3dd1d7gv66je.webp) Call Us [+91 7045776721](tel:+917045776721) [+91 8879705658](tel:+918879705658) ![email](https://www.rsicollege.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/email-r9w6ogsfxtpb0kcpdiqredu1vdspmk3dd1d7gv66je.webp) Email Us enquiry@rsicollege.org ![map](https://www.rsicollege.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/map-r9w6ogsfxtpb0kcpdiqredu1vdspmk3dd1d7gv66je.webp) Visit Us Russell Square International College, Gulmohar Cross Rd No.9, J.V.P.D, Juhu, Mumbai – 400049. Important Note The University of London application fees & registration fees have to be paid separately by the candidate. RSIC will assist the candidate for the same. Admissions are subject to the approval from University of London. #### Studying at RSIC - RSIC requires compulsory attendance. - Students must work consistently throughout the year and do all the work assigned. - In addition RSIC requires an active participation in the extracurricular activities provided such as debates, workshops, industrial visits and college celebrations.