Shivalik Institute of Education and Research, Mohali (SIER) is a renowned organization dedicated to the cause of educating students for a career in teaching. The Shivalik Institute of Education and Research admission process is so designed that it selects meritorious candidates for its academic courses; admission normally falls in line with the university cycle at Punjab.

The institute strictly has a policy of merit-based admission based on both the candidate's mark in qualifying examinations and entrance tests. Eligibility criteria for Shivalik Institute of Education and Research courses generally are the completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a known university. Specific subject requirements may be based on the course of study taken by the student.