Stella Maris College
An autonomous institution affiliated to the University of Madras
About Stella Maris College
Stella Maris College is a premier institution of higher education for women in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1947, the college is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras and re-accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC. Committed to value-based education, SMC empowers young women through a comprehensive curriculum encompassing arts, science, and commerce disciplines. The college fosters critical thinking, leadership, and social responsibility, ensuring holistic student development. Spanning across a lush green campus in the heart of Chennai, Stella Maris boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced research laboratories, and a rich library. The institution emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, maintaining strong ties with industry leaders and global academic partners to facilitate exceptional career prospects and research opportunities for its scholars.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Online Application
Submit applications online through the official college portal following the release of qualifying exam results.
Merit Evaluation
Shortlisting of candidates is strictly based on academic merit in the qualifying higher secondary examinations.
Entrance / Interview
Specific postgraduate and specialized programs may require an entrance test or personal interview.
Document Verification
Selected candidates must present original transcripts and certificates for verification.
Fee Payment
Confirm admission by paying the requisite semester fees within the stipulated deadline.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government SC/ST Scholarships
- Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship
- Management Concessions for Needy Students
- Alumni Association Scholarships
- Endowment Scholarships for Toppers
- Sports Quota Fee Waivers
- First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
- National Scholarship Portal benefits
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Quanta - National Level Inter-Collegiate Fest
- SMC Cultural Fest
- Annual Sports Meet
- Inter-Departmental Symposium
- Graduation Day
- Alumni Meet
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Coding Club
- Data Science Society
- IT Quiz Club
- Web Design Cell
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Club
- Dramatics Society
- Music Club
- Literary Association
- Dance Club
Community Service
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- Youth Red Cross
- Social Outreach Programme
- Eco Club
- Rotaract Club