Suraj Singh Memorial College (SSMC), Ranchi, as a constituent college of Ranchi University. The college is running several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the arts, commerce, and science streams. The college adopts a merit-based admission process in such a way as to remain open and give opportunities to the deserving students in the various disciplines.

The admission cycle for Suraj Singh Memorial College goes generally with the academic calendar of Ranchi University. Though specific dates tend to vary from year to year, the process of Suraj Singh Memorial College admission usually begins after the declaration of 10+2 results, around May-June, for the academic year, which starts in July-August.