Who can apply to regular degree programmes?

Stella Maris is a women’s college. Women from India and overseas may apply if they meet the exact programme’s qualifications, subject requirements and admission assessment. A separately advertised coeducational diploma has its own route and does not change the regular degree restriction.

Which university is the college affiliated to?

The college is autonomous and affiliated to the University of Madras. The University’s own aided-college directory lists it as autonomous. Programme choice and qualification equivalence still require the college and University’s admission assessment.

When did first-year study begin in 2026?

The 2026–27 academiccalendar scheduled college reopening for first-year UG and PG on 22 June 2026, followed by UG induction 23–25 June. These dates describe that historical cohort; obtain the next year’s application and class-start notices.

What is the teaching language?

English is explicitly recorded for the named programmes in the college’s historical 2013 or 2021 self-study reports. The source year is retained on each degree. Undergraduate language papers have separate choices; Social Work entry additionally requires Tamil reading and speaking ability.

What is the difference between shifts?

Shift I runs 7:50 am–12:50 pm and Shift II 12:55 pm–5:30 pm in the current admission tables. Commerce and MAEnglish have more than one shift with different published fee amounts. Apply for the precise available shift and confirm its fee schedule.

Are the listed fees annual tuition?

The undergraduate prospectus publishes combined Semester Ifee amounts by schoolboard category. The postgraduate tables publish fee amounts by prior-university category. Obtain a quotation that separates tuition, compulsory charges and payment periods; no full-course amount is established here.

Do foreign nationals pay the same amount?

The current prospectuses say Foreign National and NRI students must pay additional University and other applicable charges apart from regular fees. Obtain a category-specific quotation, plus qualification-equivalence and immigration instructions, before accepting a place.

Are admission tests required?

The admissions FAQ requires an entrance test before interview for BA English and all postgraduate programmes. BVA applicants take a drawing aptitude test. Selection also follows merit and the applicable government reservation policy; an interview call is not an admission guarantee.

What must applicants from other boards or universities do?

Applicants outside the stated accepted board or university routes need University of Madras eligibility or equivalence approval. International qualifications must meet the exact subject and degree requirements, and applicants must provide the required valid immigration documents.

Does admission include a campus logistics room?

No. campus logistics accommodation has a separate application and limited vacancies. The 2026–27 residence prospectus lists admission-time term totals by campus logistics and room type; confirm current allocation and charges with the college.

What meals and wellbeing support are available?

Hostelmess provides vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals; the current prospectus quotes INR 3,000 per month, with milk and eggs extra. Campus support includes professional counselling, peer learning and two first-aid infirmaries.

How current is the NAAC accreditation?

NAAC’s own 14 August 2025 validlist records cycle 4 A+, CGPA 3.44, declared 16 November 2021. The college’s 2023–24 AQAR states validity through 15 November 2026. Obtain updated status after that date; later renewal is not assumed.