Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, admission process is strictly merit-based, considering academic performance in qualifying examinations for different programmes. The college usually starts its admission process for the next academic year in the months after the declaration of 12th standard results.

It offers the traditional subjects such as Arts, Commerce , and Science, in addition to professional and vocational programmes. Vivekanand College has a total student intake of 4,202, with a balanced gender ratio of 49% males and 51% females. For Vivekanand College admission to undergraduate programmes, students can apply who have completed their 10+2 education from a recognised board.