Imayam Polytechnic College usually admits candidates according to the marks achieved in the qualifying examination (10th standard or equivalent). Imayam Polytechnic College admission is usually initiated in May-June every year and spans till August-September when the new academic session commences.

Candidates who have qualified the 10th standard or equivalent examination having Mathematics, Science, and English subjects can apply. To bring them admission into diploma programmes at Imayam Polytechnic College , one basic eligibility criterion is that candidates must have completed the 10th standard examination issued by a recognised board.