Candidates with the same academic qualifications need to meet a number of conditions, including four.

First, it is required that the undergraduate course be advanced, and the relevant academic departments should issue proof of achievement. There are at least four courses and at most all courses (such as Peking University, Beijing Normal University and university of international business and economics). Generally, six to eight courses are required, which may be "core" courses or professional courses. Science and engineering candidates often require mathematics.

Second, the paper requirements, most of which require at least one paper to be published as the first author, ranging from ordinary to core, and some require A-level core. A few universities only require papers equivalent to undergraduate graduation thesis, and do not require publication. If there is no paper, it can also be offset by provincial and municipal scientific research projects, requiring the identity of the person in charge.

Third, it is not allowed to cross majors, and some even do not allow candidates with the same academic ability to apply for the exam.

Fourth, there may not be two additional subjects in the second interview, and some institutions even require five subjects. Science and engineering candidates generally require experimental subjects.