Balawan College, Ri-Bhoi, admission is strictly on merit, either on academic performance or on criteria set individually by the college. The Balawan College admissions are to be made friendly to the learner aspirants. The college is offering 8 courses under two degree programmes; the major disciplines are English, Khasi, Education, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, and History.

Balawan College emphasises quality arts and humanities undergraduate education. The college considers academic merit as the first preference in the Balawan College admission process, thus ensuring that deserving candidates get a chance to pursue their chosen programmes.