Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Steel Technology, Bellary, offers two regular programmes running under RGIST- Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering and Post Diploma in Industrial Safety. The Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Steel Technology, Bellary, admission process selects gifted candidates in metallurgical engineering and industrial safety.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Steel Technology, Bellary , follows a merit-selection process considering the academic background of applicants in relevant subjects. Admissions generally follow the academic calendar, which normally starts a few months before the beginning of the academic year.