Beltola College, Guwahati, is a co-educational college to imparts quality education in several Arts-related disciplines. A merit-based admissions policy governs the college for admission into undergraduate programmes. Academic merit based on the qualifying examination performances of the applicants forms the basis for most of the admissions.

The total number of students enrolled is 853, and 9 undergraduate courses fall under 2 degrees, primarily belonging to the field of Arts. Eligibility for Beltola College, Guwahati, admission generally consists of successful passing of 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board. The marks secured in the qualifying exam are taken into account by the Beltola College, Guwahati , to prepare the merit list.