Government College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a prestigious institution. The college pursues a transparent and fair admission procedure for its different courses in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The admission process in Government College, Kariavattom, is merit-based. UG courses use the marks for the qualifying examination as admission criteria.

This ensures that all deserving candidates from various backgrounds get an equal chance at their intended programmes. For postgraduate Government College admissions, the students generally have to undergo an entrance examination held by the university concerned. This kind of test evaluates them in terms of knowledge and aptitude in the speciality for which they are tested.