B.Sc. Nautical Science
- Course Duration : 3 Years
- Approved by : D.G Shipping Govt.Of India
- Affiliated by : Indian Maritime University (IMU)
- Entrance Test : IMU-CET
- Department : Deck
- Course Commencement : Aug
Approval No : TR/A/119/2016
Approval No : IMU-HQ/C/12/3/01/104/2021
The three-years B.Sc. Nautical Science course is a residential 3-year undergraduate program that prepares students for a career as a deck officer in the merchant navy or in the maritime industry. It is affiliated to Indian Maritime University (IMU) and is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping(Government of India). Graduates of the program are qualified to work as deck officers on ships of all sizes and types, including cargo vessels, tankers, passenger ships, and offshore vessels.
All candidates applying for B.Sc Nautical Science Course also needs to appear for a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY (IMU). Please visit the IMU website (www.imu.edu.in) for details of this CET, and for the modalities of appearing for the CET.
ELIGIBILITY
| ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION | AGE LIMIT | MEDICAL EXAMINATION |
| Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board. Minimum Marks: 60% aggregate marks in PCM in 12th Std. 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th Std. Note: Candidates need to get an IMU-CET Rank | Minimum Age Limit- 17 Years. Maximum Age Limit: Male: General-25 years, OBC (NCL) – 28 years, (SC/ST-30 years) Female: General-27 years, OBC (NCL) – 30 years(SC/ST-32 years) Note: The reference date for calculation of the age will be 01.08.2024 Click Here to find Age Calculator | Eye-Sight: Unaided vision: 1.0(6/6) in better eye and 0.67(6/9) in another eye. Eye Health: No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, excellent binocular vision. No color blindness, tested with Ishihara Chart. Physical Fitness: Candidates seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors. The Medical Fitness Test can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor, at additional charges. Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors |
Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognized board.
Minimum Marks:
60% aggregate marks in PCM in 12th Std.
50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th Std.
Note: Candidates need to get an IMU-CET Rank
Minimum Age Limit- 17 Years.
Maximum Age Limit:
Male:
General-25 years, OBC (NCL) – 28 years, (SC/ST-30 years)
Female:
General-27 years, OBC (NCL) – 30 years(SC/ST-32 years)
Note: The reference date for calculation of the age will be 01.08.2024
Eye-Sight:
Unaided vision: 1.0(6/6) in better eye and 0.67(6/9) in another eye.
Eye Health:
No eye conditions, full eye movement, normal pupil response, excellent binocular vision. No color blindness, tested with Ishihara Chart.
Physical Fitness:
Candidates seeking admission to this Programme must be medically fit and need to produce certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors.
The Medical Fitness Test can also be done with our in-house DGS Approved Doctor, at additional charges.
Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors
IMU – Common Entrance Test (IMU-CET) Schedule
IMUCET is an All India Level Entrance exam. Candidate should apply for both HIMT & IMU-CET, and hold an IMUCET Rank to get their admission for the course.
FEE STRUCTURE
| PARTICULARS | FEE (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 999/- |
| Course Fees Per Year* | 3,25,000/- |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 25,000/- |
*Course Fees include Accommodation, Food, Workshops, Laboratory, Library, Uniform & Books.
Notes
- We offer scholarships for deserving students. Click here to find the list of scholarships.
- Examination Fees & yearly IMU Programme Fees are additional and have to be paid by the candidate to Indian Maritime University (IMU).
- The course fees can be paid Semester-Wise from 2nd Year. Subsequent Semester fees have to be paid Online prior to 1st May and 1st Nov.
- The Application Fee paid is non-refundable
- As per D. G. Shipping Guidelines, passport is mandatory to join the course.
- Caution Deposits are refundable at the end of the course after adjustments of laundry charges & damages, breakages etc., if any.
- Fees paid is forfeited if withdrawn from the Course after the course commencement.
- Admissions are subject to meeting the mandatory requirement of course.
- All fees can be paid online. We offer Net Banking, UPI, Credit Card, and Debit Card. Cash/Cheque payments are not entertained.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Step 1
Step 2
Application Fee
Payment
Step 3
HIMT Online
Interview
Step 4
Step 5
Course Fee
Payment
Step 6
Start Your
Merchant
Navy Career
Programme Structure
Semester I
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English & Human Factors | Physics (Practical) |
| 2 | Mathematics | Electronics (Practical) |
| 3 | Physics | |
| 4 | Electronics | |
| 5 | General Ship knowledge | |
| 6 | Terrestrial Navigation | |
| 7 | Soft Skills I |
Semester II
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Mathematics | Applied Physics & Electricity (Practical) |
| 2 | Applied Physics & Electricity | Computer Science (Practical) |
| 3 | Computer Science | English Communication Lab |
| 4 | Ship Construction | |
| 5 | Ship Operation Technology | |
| 6 | Environmental Studies |
Semester III
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celestial Navigation –I | Seamanship Lab – I (Practical) |
| 2 | Ship Stability – I | Marine Engineering Workshop – I (Practical) |
| 3 | Marine Engineering, Automation & Control Systems–I | |
| 4 | Chart Work & Collision Prevention Regulations | |
| 5 | Cargo Handling & Stowage–I | |
| 6 | Bridge Equipment & Watch keeping –I | |
| 7 | Soft Skills II | |
| 8 | Artificial Intelligence | |
| 9 | Machine Learning |
Semester IV
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celestial Navigation – II | Seamanship Lab – II (Practical) |
| 2 | Ship Stability– II | Marine Engineering Workshop – II (Practical) |
| 3 | Cargo Handling & Stowage –II | |
| 4 | Marine Engineering, Automation & Control Systems–II | |
| 5 | Meteorology | |
| 6 | Critical Thinking and Leadership & Soft Skills | |
| 7 | Cyber Security | |
| 8 | Internet of Things | |
| 9 | Blockchain Technology |
Semester V
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Navigation & Collision Prevention Regulations | Ship Operation Technology Lab (Practical) |
| 2 | Naval Architecture- I | Navigation Lab I (Practical) |
| 3 | Life Saving & Fire Fighting Appliances | |
| 4 | Specialized Cargo Handling & Stowage | |
| 5 | Marine Environmental Protection | |
| 6 | Bridge Equipment & Watch keeping -II | |
| 7 | Maritime Risk Management |
Semester VI
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voyage Planning & ECDIS | Navigation Lab II (Practical) |
| 2 | Naval Architecture – II | |
| 3 | Ship Maintenance and Emergencies | |
| 4 | Ship Manoeuvring & Collision Prevention Regulations | |
| 5 | IMO & International Conventions | |
| 6 | Human Resource Development & Shipping Management |
CAREER PATH
