Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, has a long and illustrious history. The school's admission process is set up to select candidates who embody the values in which the institution believes and who meet minimum academic requirements. Generally, the Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya admission cycle begins much before the opening of the academic year, which is normally in the months of June to July.

The eligibility criteria for admission to the undergraduate programmes in Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya usually consist of the completion of some sort of 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board. The school may take into account the academic results of the candidates in their previous classes; furthermore, they may also hold entrance examinations or personal interviews during the admission process.