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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Admission 2025: Fees, Courses, Eligibility and Selection

Royapuram, Chennai

2.7 /5

(12 Reviews)

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Private Institute
Estd. 1988

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Admissions
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All the latest updates regarding Southern Academy of Maritime Studies admissions are as follows:

The TNEA 2026 counselling application window is expected to launch in the first week of May 2026 for admission to BE/BTech courses.
The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Admissions

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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Admission Process 2025
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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Admission Process 2025

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies admission 2025 is both merit and entrance-based. Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offers 4 courses to the students across various specialisations. Courses are offered at UG and Certificate levels.

At the UG level, Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offers various courses, such as B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc., and many more. Similarly, at the Certificate level, students can pursue Certificate.

The duration of UG courses is 1 year - 4 years. For Certificate programmes, the duration depends on the specialisations and typically is 6 months.

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Q: How many seats are available for various courses offered at Southern Academy of Maritime Studies?

Courses offerred by Southern Academy of Maritime Studies are approved by eminent Government bodies like AICTE. The combined seats available for courses offered at Southern Academy of Maritime Studies goes up to 80.

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies B.E. / B.Tech Admission 2025

1 courses 4 years

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offers B.E. / B.Tech at the UG level. The course is offered via full time mode for a duration of 4 years. Southern Academy of Maritime Studies B.E. / B.Tech admissions require students to satisfy the admission criteria as set by the college. Students need to pass TNEA, CBSE 12th, and Tamilnadu 12th to be eligible for the course. Check below the eligibility criteria:

Eligibility Criteria

60% in XII for general category students.

Seat Intake40

Total Tuition Fees₹ 11L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies B.Sc. Admission 2025

1 courses 3 years

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies B.Sc. admissions are mainly entrance-based. The university accepts a valid score secured in CBSE 12th and Tamilnadu 12th to shortlist students. Students must also fulfil the basic eligibility of the course. B.Sc. at Southern Academy of Maritime Studies is offered for 3 years in 1 specialisation. All the latest information about Southern Academy of Maritime Studies B.Sc. can be found below:

Seat Intake40

Total Tuition Fees₹ 8L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies UG Diploma Admission 2025

1 courses 1 year

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies offers a UG Diploma course of 1 year in full time mode. The course is available in 1 specialisation. Some of the popular ones are Marine Engineering. Admission to UG Diploma programme at Southern Academy of Maritime Studies is merit-based. Candidates who meets the eligibility criteria can apply directly on the college’s official website.

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.6L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Tamilnadu 12th

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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Certificate Admission 2025

1 courses 6 months

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Certificate is offered to candidates at the Certificate level. Candidates are required to participate in the entrance-based admission process to be considered for the final admission offer. Candidates are shortlisted for the Certificate programme based on their performance in the entrance exam. Candidates who qualify in the admission process are eligible to secure their seat in the 6 months programme.

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.3L

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2.7/5

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Placements1.9

Infrastructure2.7

Faculty & Course3.7

Campus Life2.9

Value for Money2.4

Thasqeena Saji Verified Icon

Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2022

2Placements2Infrastructure2Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life1Value for Money

Review of Southern Academy of Maritime Studies.

Placements: SAMS College was good for students who had sponsorship on a DNS course. It is better to choose another marine college.

Infrastructure: Facilities were not good and facilities were so pathetic. Everything over here was fake. They needed some money. Our hostel facilities were not so good. They said that there would be air-conditioning and washing machines but there were none. Medical facilities were not available. They wouldn't allow for medical issues. The food served was not good and the mess was not cleaned up even in the hostel.

Faculty: Faculty members were almost good but they won't complete the chapters at the time of the exam. There were no study materials. Everything in our college was so old that many things wouldn't work. They didn't have proper facilities for students' practicals.

Other: Our college was strict and they did not conduct other functions.

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2022Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2018

2.2

1Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

Review of Southern Academy of Maritime Studies.

Placements: There are no placements from this college. During admissions, they lie about companies that would select you after your course. The staff will lie to you until you are convinced to take admission here. In the end, they would ask you to pay 5 Lacs for placements in some poor companies.

Infrastructure: The dorms and buildings are below average. You have to clean your own cabins sharing with 7 other students, i.e., 8 people share a room. Some cabins accommodate 4 people, but they are ill-ventilated. Chennai becomes pretty hot during summers, but the air-conditioners don't work properly. Only South Indian food is available, so North Indian students better avoid this place. There are no facilities like Wi-Fi, simulators etc.

Faculty: The faculty members are quite good here, but only the marine-related faculty are good, and the rest are not. Our English teacher cannot speak English properly. Our science teacher is very confused about the subject. I faced a little racism there as I am from the North, due to which I was given less marks in internals. You need to be careful here.

Other: I would suggest you to please avoid this college.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2021Read More

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Certificate in G.P RATING (Part Time) - Batch of 2017

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

It is a very good college to learn many things for the future.

Placements: Around 40% of the students got placed in our batch. The highest salary offered in our course was Rs. 20,000 per month. None of the top companies visits our college. I paid around 3 lacs for a GP rating course, and no extra fees were charged. Around 50% of the students got an internship with Ships and Nautilus Shipping.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi was available for students. There were good surroundings of nature, practical classes, yoga, exercise, gym, and playground. The hostel facilities were good, and there was a great canteen. For a medical facility, a doctor visited the campus every Tuesday and Friday. The food served was hygienic, and all sports equipment were available. There was a huge ground to play.

Faculty: Teachers in our college were very helpful in studying and everything. They all were experienced and were helping to improve our knowledge and many things. They were good even in teaching practicals. The course curriculum was relevant, and it makes every student succeed in life. They were teaching everything so that students can achieve everything.

Other: I opted for the course because it is for a limited period of 6 months course and its send us directly to a job at the age of 19. Even its easier to study. The things which are to be improved in college are the classrooms. All the other things provided were good. Good scholarships were provided, and the college organises games every month.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020Read More

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B.E. in Marine Engineering - Batch of 2016

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am satisfied to study here, and I am working.

Placements: Our college has many companies in the surroundings.

Infrastructure: Our college has a great environment, and the fees are also basic. They also provide coaching, trips and industrial visits. Labs are equipped with all equipment, and the environment will be suited for students. It is the best college. Buses are also available here to near the city. The hostel is Wi-Fi enabled. Food served is good, and they serve vegetarian, non-vegetarian, tea and snacks. They also provide television and sports time for students. We can roam around inside the campus, and there are good shops outside the campus. The stationery shop is also available. It is very fun to study here.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are helpful, friendly, and they know all the things which we need. Quality of teaching was good. Asking questions and getting answers was not an issue here, and they tell without hesitation. They are up to the core, so we can easily pass in the exams without arrears. Special classes are also conducted here.

Other: Our college provides scholarships for students.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2020Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2018

2.8

1Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

An honest review on Southern Academy of Maritime Studies.

Placements: There are no placements in our college. DNS is a sponsored course, but you can join this college without being sponsored, as this college doesn't follow the rules. So, they will take an extra amount and will give you a seat for doing DNS in this college. After the completion of your course, if you clear all the subjects, then they will ask you for 4-5 lakhs as a fee for placements as a deck cadet in ships. They will provide placements by taking money.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is neither good nor bad. There is no maintenance. If you want to live in a clean place, you have to clean the place by yourself. No facilities will be given by this college. This is good for seafarers life as you have to do every work by yourself. So, before joining this college, just be habituated of doing your work by yourself.

Faculty: The faculty members in our college are mind-blowing. The only appreciable thing in the college is that it provides the best faculty, but only in marine-related subjects. One thing I like about this college is that they take quick actions and do their best if you have any problems related to faculty.

Other: We get only South Indian food but not North Indian food. It's not good for Noth Indians, and now, they are trying to change it.

Reviewed on 15 May 2018Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2017

1.8

1Placements1Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money

The worse place to stay no security, irresponsible staffs, management is on paper only.

Placements: There is nothing like placement in this college. There is an agent named Wainktess, and he may give you ship instead of money. He asked me nine lakhs for that, so better to be on your own. On admission time they may show you sponsor letter, but all of them are fake there is no any sponsorship and placement is also nill, so better to carry own sponsor.

Infrastructure: The college has an uneven playground of nursery school size, and the dormitory ceiling keeps falling. There is a big problem with water and electricity every time, and also no any emergency facility available in the college. If you are thinking about a hostel with good facilities, then don't try to go there because you may suffer from a shortage of water and electricity others you can imagine yourself.

Faculty: The faculty members of the college are up to mark, but all you need to be on yourself. The course is completing on time on paper but in real undesirable, if you are good in self-study, then this is good. The faculty members are trying to give there best from there level, but due to the shortage of accommodation and technology, it becomes too hard for them.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2018Read More

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Is Southern Academy of Maritime Studies closed?

Answered a year ago

At the moment the Southern Academy of Maritime Studies SAMS, Chennai is not fully closed but functioning under restrictions. The Directorate General of Shipping through a circular has restrained SAMS from enrolling any fresh students for any of its course until it takes measures to address various r

Prashant Kumar

Contributor-Level 8

Is IMU Kochi more expensive than Southern Academy of Maritime Studies?

Answered 2 years ago

Yes it indeed is good to join but only if you can clear IMUCET-the entrance test for admission to IMU. IMU is the central government university and if you are interested in merchant navy then you should hit to one of the campuses of IMU. Be very clear of what stream you want to choose (B.Sc, B.Tech,

Monish Monish

Contributor-Level 7

Is MBA at IMU Kochi better than Southern Academy of Maritime Studies?

Answered 2 years ago

Yes offcourse T. S Chanakya (IMU Mumbai campus) is the best college of Nautical Science all over India in terms of quality of students and infrastructure. Campus is far better than other campus with all facilities. Alumni of here are serving all across world in every field whether it is Civil Servic

Monish Monish

Contributor-Level 7

Does IMU Kochi offer better placements than Southern Academy of Maritime Studies?

Answered 2 years ago

The college has not released its placement report for the year 2022. However, the 2021 placement statistics are available, according to which 100 students participated in the placement drive of 2021 and out of which 22 students got placed in top companies such as DHL, Airlift, APL Logistics, Adani G

Punit Goyal

Contributor-Level 9

Which one is better for B.Tech, IMU Kochi or Southern Academy of Maritime Studies?

Answered 2 years ago

The placement records are comparatively improving year by year providing great expo to the cadets.

Placements: Around 90% cadets get placements on campus, depending upon the type of companies they get placed their salary varies. Chevron, NYK, Pacific Basin, Feet Management, Dynacom, Dynagas, Shell, T

Punit Goyal

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