how to answer for the question non-ecr category [closed]

I'm applying for my passport. I passed 10th standard. Now I'm studying btech (bachelor's at a technical university) 2nd year. I'm 19 years old. What should I answer for the question "ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR NON-ECR CATEGORY"? The choices are either yes or no.

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The list of documents required to allow non-ECR is here.

They include (I'm not going to reproduce the entire list):

Educational matriculation (passing 10th grade counts)
Evidence that you're a tax-payer
Gazetted government servants (and relatives)
Anyone over 50 or under 18
Professional degree holders
Others (see the website)

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What should I fill in non-ECR category?

Non-ECR, formerly known as ECNR, means Emigration Check Not Required(ECNR). In general, if you have passed 10th class/grade (Matriculation or Higher Educational Pass Certificate) or have a higher degree then your passport falls under Non-ECR Category.

Who is not eligible for non-ECR category?

(i) All persons possessing educational qualification of matriculation (Class 10) and above are normally eligible for non-ECR passports, except those having POE-notified professions such as nurses who require emigration clearance irrespective of their educational qualifications.

How do I know if I have ECR or non-ECR?

Among the two categories of Indian passport, want to know which category does your Passport fall under? If yes, then turn the last page in the Passport to know whether it an ECNR or an ECR passport. If there is nothing mentioned on the last page, then your passport falls under the ECNR category by default.

What is non-ECR in passport?

ECR stands for Emigration Check Required and ECNR stands for Emigration Check Not Required. ECR status will be printed in the passport of the applicants who fall in the ECR category. For those falling in the Non-ECR category, there will be no specific mention in the passport.

Are you eligible for Non ECR category ?

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