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The eligibility criteria for GST registration are essential to understand for businesses or individuals intending to register under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Here's an overview:

1. Threshold Turnover: A primary eligibility criterion is based on turnover. Entities involved in the supply of goods or services with an aggregate turnover exceeding the prescribed threshold limit are required to register for GST.

2. Interstate Supply: Businesses engaged in interstate supply of goods or services are required to register for GST, irrespective of their turnover. This means that even if the turnover is below the threshold limit, businesses conducting transactions across state borders must register for GST.

3. Specific Business Types: Certain categories of businesses are required to register for GST irrespective of turnover. This includes entities engaged in the supply of certain specified goods or services such as e-commerce operators, agents, and aggregators.

4. Casual Taxable Person: Individuals or businesses operating temporarily or intermittently in a taxable territory are considered casual taxable persons and must register for GST before commencing business.

5. Non-Resident Taxable Person: Non-resident individuals or businesses supplying taxable goods or services in India must obtain GST registration before initiating business operations.

6. Input Service Distributor (ISD): Businesses that distribute credit on input services to their branches or units are required to register as ISDs under GST.

Understanding and fulfilling these eligibility criteria are crucial for businesses to ensure compliance with GST regulations and avoid penalties for non-registration or late registration. It's advisable for businesses to regularly review their turnover and operations to determine their GST registration obligations and take appropriate action accordingly.