Southern Academy of Maritime Studies

Southern Academy of Maritime Studies has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses: CoursesEligibilityB.E. / B.TechCandidate Maximum age limit should be 25 years.
Candidate Minimum Height should be 157 cm.
Candidate Minimum Weight should be 48 kg.
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Candidate must have passed VIII, IX, X, XI & XII Std. from schools situated in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu native candidate who have passed any of the VIII, IX, X, XI & XII Std. or their equivalent exam from schools situated outside Tamil Nadu can also apply. They should produce Original Nativity Certificate.
Children of Central Gov. Employees, irrespective of their nativity, provided their parents or guardians (only if both parents are not alive) have been serving in Tamil Nadu continuously for the past 5 years.
Sons & daughters of All India service Tamil Nadu cadre officers are eligible to apply. A Self declaration from the parent in this regard is to be produced.
Children of employees in the Public Sector or Govt. recog. institutions had been working in their organisations for the past 5 years are also eligible, irrespective of their domicile.
Other State candidates who have studied VIII, IX, X, XI and XII Std. in Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply.B.Sc.Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised school/board.UG DiplomaCandidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

Some students have had positive experiences, while others have had negative experiences.Positive reviews:Faculty: Many students praised the faculty at SAMS, saying that they were knowledgeable and helpful.Infrastructure: SAMS has a good infrastructure, with well-equipped labs and classrooms.Placements: SAMS has a decent placement record, with most students getting placed in reputed companies.Negative reviews:Hostel: Some students complained about the hostel facilities at SAMS, saying that they were not clean and well-maintained.Discipline: Some students complained about the strict discipline at SAMS, saying that it was suffocating.Fees: SAMS has high fees, which can be a burden for some students.Additional information:SAMS is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and the Indian Maritime University (IMU).SAMS offers a variety of courses in Maritime Studies, including B.Sc. Nautical Science, B.E. Marine Engineering, and Diploma in Nautical Science.SAMS has a tie-up with several shipping companies, which provides students with opportunities for internships and placements.