Patharkandi College located in Karimganj is one of the few undergraduate institutions offering merit-based admission to arts and sciences. The college earns a reputation for the establishment of a beneficial merit-based admission process in which deserving candidates are given an opportunity to study their various courses. The admission process at Patharkandi College is run by admission committee.

The members of the committee mainly base their judgment of applicants for admission using merit in the results attained during Patharkandi College admission test conducted by the college. It is through this such students with good academic backgrounds and potential have their studies in the institution.