It is one of the top academies for maritime and hospitality studies in West Bengal, situated in Haldia in West Bengal. The Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research admissions being a continuous process, play an important role in admitting the best-fit students to various programs offered by the institute Almost all admissions take place a few months before the expiry of the academic session.

The admission criteria at Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research are set by merit and prospective aptitude index for the subject areas chosen by the applicants. The institute provides an environment of learnt and motivated individuals who have a passion for maritime studies, hospitality, or allied fields.