Updated on Aug 20 2026, 09:33 AM IST
The Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, is a specialised maritime education institution. Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Thiruvallur has established a distinctive identity as a maritime studies provider, with courses designed to address the unique needs of the shipping sector.
SAMS has a restricted but specialised range of programmes in marine engineering and nautical science. Southern Academy of Maritime Studies admission is competitive, seeking to select students who show aptitude and interest in maritime vocations.
Basic eligibilities for enrollment in Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Thiruvallur programmes are mostly completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a known board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as prerequisite subjects. The marine engineering streams would need excellent proficiency in the same subjects because of the specific nature of employment at sea. Nautical sciences courses could entail additional physical fitments because of the working environments of seafarers.
The Southern Academy of Maritime Studies application process for its programmes entails the following steps:
These are the 3 courses provided by the college:
BE Marine Engineering is a four-year course conducted by SAMS. BE Marine Engineering admission depends upon the academic performance of the candidate in 10+2 or equivalent exam with special reference to marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
SAMS conducts a three-year B.Sc in Nautical Science. The process of admission in this course is made by taking into consideration the candidate's science subject-based academic background.
Diploma in Nautical Science is a one-year course for candidates seeking a shorter course duration in nautical science.
For smooth processing, bring documents in the order listed in the checklist.
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