- Master's Degree Route: M.A. in Japanese Language with at least 55% marks or equivalent from a UGC/AICTE recognized institution/university, along with one year of relevant experience in a reputed industry/institution.
- Bachelor's Degree Route: B.A. in Japanese Language with at least 55% marks or equivalent from a UGC/AICTE recognized institution/university, along with four years of relevant experience in a reputed industry/institution. Alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree with Japanese as one subject (55% marks) or a Bachelor's Degree in any stream with N3 level certification from JLPT, each requiring four years' practical experience in a reputed industry/institution.
- Master's Degree Route: M.Des. / M.Voc. / M.F.A. (Applied Arts) / M.A. in Visual Arts (Applied Arts) / Graphic Design / Animation / Digital Design (NCrF level 6.5) or a concerned/allied/relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent from a UGC/AICTE recognized institution/university, along with one year of relevant experience in a reputed industry/institution.
- Bachelor's Degree Route: B.Des. / B.Voc. / B.F.A. (Applied Arts) / B.A. in Visual Arts (Applied Arts)/ Graphic Design / Applied Arts / Animation / Digital Design (NCrF level 5.5) or a concerned/allied/relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent from a UGC/AICTE recognized institution/university on a full-time regular mode basis, along with three years of relevant experience in a reputed industry/institution.
- Diploma Route: A First Class 3-Year Diploma in Visual Arts (Applied Arts) / Graphic Design (NCrF level 4.5) or a concerned/allied/relevant discipline from a State Board of Technical Education or equivalent, along with five years of relevant experience in a reputed industry/institution.
General Requirement: Knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit up to matric or at a higher level is essential.