Candidates applying for PGDMC must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 45% marks from any of the Universities incorporated under an Act of the Central or State legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2). Candidates appearing for the final year bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirement and are awaiting results can also apply.