The three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination, students must obtain at least two Simple (S) passes in any two subjects and at least a Credit (C) pass for the subject the student wishes to follow. This requirement is mandatory. For example a student wishing to follow Music must have a Credit (C) pass or more in Music in the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. Similarly, a student wishing to follow a course of study in Visual & Technological Arts must have obtained a Credit (C) pass or more for Art in G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

The institute also conducts Practical/Aptitude Tests for selection. These are for Music, Dance, Drama & Theatre and Visual & Technological Arts.

If a student fails the Practical/Aptitude Test he/she is deemed ineligible for admission for the relevant course of study. However such student is eligible to be considered for other courses of study of his/ her preference mentioned in the application form, subject to satisfy the relevant requirements.

Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka will publish a press notice, calling for applications for the Practical/Aptitude Test. Students are requested to contact the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Swami Vipulananda Institute for further details.

The medium of instructions for all degree programmes conducted by the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka is Tamil.