Shri Bhikhabhai Patel Arts College, Anand, is a co-educational college that is affiliated to Sardar Patel University. The college has undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts and social work. Shri Bhikhabhai Patel Arts College admission is based on merit and is open to all. Although the dates are different each year, admission normally starts a few months prior to the beginning of the academic year.

Eligibility criteria for admission in different programmes in Shri Bhikhabhai Patel Arts College mostly consist of completion of 10+2 with success from a reputed board for undergraduate courses and a relevant bachelor's degree for postgraduate courses. Previous exam scores and entrance test results conducted by the relevant university may also be considered by the college.