Cauvery College, Gonikoppal offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the fields of Arts, Commerce, Science, and Computer Applications. The Cauvery College admissions of students in all these courses are purely based on merit, so every deserving student gets an equal opportunity of selection. The Cauvery College admission cycle usually follows the academic calendar of its affiliated university.

While the dates may vary every year, admissions at Cauvery College, Gonikoppal often open in months following the declaration of 10+2 results for undergraduate programs and after the declaration of bachelor's degree results for postgraduate courses. In the case of Cauvery College admission, the selection of candidates mainly depends on the academic result of the respective qualifying examination.