For admission to its undergraduate or graduate programmes, Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (SNDT) does not announce any official cutoff scores. Admission to these programmes is often based on merit, which is established by the results of the qualifying examinations taken by the candidates.

Admission to undergraduate programmes is typically determined by the candidates' scores in their 10+2 or comparable exams. Admission to postgraduate programmes is typically determined by the students' scores on their bachelor's degree tests.

While the institution may take into account the candidates' overall academic record as well as their extracurricular activities and other achievements, some courses may have additional selection criteria like admission examinations or interviews.