diff --git a/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py b/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
index 2db341c..3c626ba 100644
--- a/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
+++ b/CDC_Backend/APIs/utils.py
@@ -250,11 +250,11 @@ def PlacementApplicationConditions(student, placement):
             return True, "Conditions Satisfied"
 
         for i in selected_companies:
-            if int(i.placement.tier) < int(placement.tier):
+            if int(i.placement.tier) != 1 and int(i.placement.tier) <= int(placement.tier):
                 return False, "Can't apply for this tier"
 
         for i in PPO:
-            if int(i.tier) < int(placement.tier):
+            if int(i.tier) != 1 and int(i.tier) <= int(placement.tier):
                 return False, "Can't apply for this tier"
 
         if student.degree != 'bTech' and not placement.rs_eligible: