Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Highlights

Feature	Details
Full Name	Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies (SIMS)
Location	Lonavala (Near Mumbai), Maharashtra
Established Year	2005
Approved By	Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Govt. of India
Affiliation	Indian Maritime University (IMU)
Managed By	Executive Ship Management (ESM), Singapore
Campus	Residential, Fully Equipped with Ship-in-Campus

 

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Important Dates

(Tentative)

Event	Date
Application Opens	February 2025
Entrance Test (SIMSET)	March – May 2025 (Multiple Rounds)
Interview + Medical Test	April – June 2025
Final Selection	June 2025
Academic Session Starts	July 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Admission Process

Admissions follow the norms of DGS and IMU, along with ESM-specific criteria.

Steps:

1. Register at www.samundra.com.
    
2. Appear for SIMS Entrance Test (SIMSET) + Aptitude & Psychometric test.
    
3. Clear panel interview, followed by DGS-approved medical fitness test.
    
4. Final merit list and admission offer based on test + interview + medicals.
    

Entrance Exams Accepted:

• SIMSET (SIMS Entrance Test)
   

IMU-CET (for DNS applicants)

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Scholarship

Scholarship Type	Eligibility Criteria
Merit Scholarships	Based on 10+2 marks, SIMSET rank, and interview
ESM Sponsorship	Direct sponsorship for top-ranked candidates
Need-based Financial Aid	Limited, based on income proof and performance
Naval Officer Background Fund	For children of retired/serving naval personnel
Women in Maritime Support	Scholarships and mentoring for female cadets

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Placements

Parameter	Details
Average Package	Rs6–8 LPA (onboard cadetship to junior officer levels)
Top Recruiter	Executive Ship Management (ESM), Singapore
Placement Status	100% placement record for eligible students
Career Path	Cadet → Junior Engineer / 3rd Officer → Chief Engineer / Captain
Internship	8–12 months onboard training as part of degree/diploma

Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
B.Tech	₹5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
GME	₹7.6 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	Graduation
Diploma	₹7.26 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2

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Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... Ratings & Reviews

Academics

8.8 / 10

Faculty

8.6 / 10

Infrastructure

8.7 / 10

Placement

8.9 / 10

Social Life

8.3 / 10

Accommodation

8.3 / 10

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Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, ... FAQs

Is SIMS approved by the government?

Yes, SIMS is rated A1 (Outstanding) by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

What is SIMSET?

SIMSET is the in-house entrance test for B.Tech Marine Engineering and DNS programs.

Does SIMS guarantee placement?

Yes, eligible students are placed with ESM (Executive Ship Management), ensuring sea-time and career growth.

What is Ship-in-Campus?

A full-sized real ship replica built on campus for training cadets in real maritime environments.

Are there hostel facilities?

Yes, all students stay in fully residential hostels with structured routines and high discipline.

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