St Joseph's Academy of Higher Education and Research, Idukki, is a co-educational affiliated college with the approval of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The St Joseph's Academy of Higher Education and Research provides a vast array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various streams such as commerce, computer applications, physical education, and actuarial science.

For most of the undergraduate courses, eligibility for St Joseph's Academy of Higher Education and Research admission generally means passing 10+2 from a recognised board. For professional courses such as B. P. Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education) and B. P. E. S (Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports), there are additional entrance tests and physical fitness tests.