Sri Dhavala College, Moodbidri, and this college from Karnataka is one of those in which undergraduate programs in arts and commerce disciplines are offered. It plays a role in Mangalore University, which schedules admissions through a systematic and pre-planned process that is quite efficient for prospective students.

The admission process of Sri Dhavala College typically starts on the announcement of 12th standard results which is generally made in the May or June months, opening for the academic year starting in August-September of every academic year. The college considers the most outstanding academics as the main criteria for the basis of admission consideration which is strictly merit-based.