Smt Gentela Sakuntalamma College, Jaggayyapeta, is a co-educational college with a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The college adopts a merit system of admission for its different courses. The Smt Gentela Sakuntalamma College is affiliated to a university and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

For Smt Gentela Sakuntalamma College admission to undergraduate courses, it takes into account the merit of candidates in their 10+2 or equivalent examination. Admission usually starts after the declaration of 12th standard results. For postgraduate courses, candidates can be required to give entrance exams or satisfy prescribed eligibility as required by the college or the affiliating university.