To be eligible for the PGD degree program at Optimist Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must also have a valid score in a national level entrance exam such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT. Work experience may also be considered as a criteria for admission. Candidates will be selected based on their academic performance, entrance exam scores, and performance in the personal interview round. It is important for candidates to meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for admission to the PGD program at Optimist Institute of Management.