To be eligible to take Harinam initiation, the candidate has to ensure the following things:
Following the 4 regulative principles (namely No meat-fish-egg-onion-garlic eating, no gambling, no intoxication and no illicit sex) and chanting 16 rounds Japa for minimum last 12 months without any fail).
Have taken shelter minimum 6 months before of applying for initiation.
Serving continuously under or favorably connected to a ISKCON approved temple/Bhakti Vriksha/Namahatta/Gurukul etc for minimum last 12 months.
Completion of ISKCON Disciples Course.
Official recommendation letter from the temple president/authorized official authority.
Filled documents (recommendation letter, IDC certificate, Essay, Oath and bio-data) has to be submitted to the local ISKCON authorized center prior the initiation exam and interview.
Candidates have to write the answers of the GBC Harinam initiation philosophical questions. This can be done at your local ISKCON authorized center.
Appear on the oral interview test at Guru's office before the deadline provided by the office.