A simple admission procedure has been made available by the Suthanthira Polytechnic College, situated in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, for candidates seeking admission to the diploma courses in engineering. The polytechnic is spread over six acres of land and has a fairly healthy student-teacher ratio that favors personalised learning and learning efficacy.

Suthanthira Polytechnic College admission is based on a combination of the applicant's performance in the 10th standard and the tie on a basis of common practice with other polytechnic colleges of Tamil Nadu. Admissions are usually announced during the admission cycle of the academic year commencing in June-July, even though these may vary from one year to another.