School of Maritime Studies Admission 2026

The Institute is popularly known as SMS, established in 1992, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. SMS belongs to Vels University and commanded by Captain Superintendent. The Institute offers Maritime Studies with highly qualified Professors who were Mariners before. The curriculum is specially designed to provide broad oriented maritime teaching for the candidates. SMS offers UG and PG course full-time with various specializations. Admissions details for these courses at SMS are provided online on the official website.

BE course at SMS is offered in Marine Engineering, and B. Sc course is being provided with Nautical Science for an eligible student.

• The Institute offers UG courses under BE, B. Sc and Diploma to the candidates with qualifying marks.
• Application for these courses is accepted online on the official website of the Institute.
• Candidates applying for Marine courses must have cleared their academics with relevant subjects.
• The Institute offers BE course in one field for the students who have scored 50% marks in the 10+2 examination.
• Admission for BE course at SMS depends on marks scored in academics, entrance exam and PI.
• The Institute also offers B. Sc in one discipline of marine studies to the eligible students with qualifying marks.
• Candidates must have scored 50% marks in 10+2 in PCM for admission to the B. Sc course.
• Admission for the B. Sc course at SMS is based on the entrance exam, PI and academic scores.
• Candidates who clear the entrance exam conducted by the Institute will be called for a Personal Interview.
• The Institute will call students to the Personal Interview round only after clearing the entrance exam.
• Admission process details are mentioned on the official website of the Institute; candidates can visit the website to avail admission.
• Admission is granted to the eligible students who provide correct documents and proofs to the Institute.
• Application form of SMS shall be submitted online along with application form fees receipt and documents.
• Applicants shall take a printout of the SMS application form for future use.