Surendranath College, Kolkata, is one of the preferred high education institutions in West Bengal. The admission procedure of Surendranath College admits the worthy candidates based on merit. For undergraduate courses, admissions of Surendranath College, Kolkata are conducted mainly according to the candidates' performance in the entrance examinations of higher secondary education.

The merit system of admission ensures that bright students get the opportunity to take courses of their choice. Usually Surendranath College, Kolkata admission cycle starts after declaration of the 10+2 results, when the college publishes merit lists for respective courses. Surendranath College has a total of 27 academic courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.