The Government First Grade College, Dandeli, admission procedure is so easy and merit-based; common practices for Karnataka government colleges are adopted. The Government First Grade College admission usually starts its process for the academic year in June-July. The minimum qualification for obtaining admission in an undergraduate course is the completion of 10+2 education through any recognised board.

Government First Grade College has mainly relied on merit acquired by students as per the qualification examination result in 10+2 to enrol students into the programmes. In fact, selection would be strictly as on marks achieved in the entrance examination. Such selections will happen based on merit, but the availability of seats at each level could provide relaxation.