- Course Duration : 1 Year
- Approved by : D.G. Shipping Govt.Of India Approval No: TR/A/02/2023
- Affiliated by : Indian Maritime University (IMU)
- Department : Deck
- Entrance Test : IMU-CET
- Course Commencement: Aug 1 2025
Approval Letter No: IMU-HQ/R/03/07/2022-HIMT
Diploma in Nautical Science is a comprehensive 1-year residential program that trains students in the fundamentals of marine navigation, seamanship, and safety management.Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the examinations required for obtaining a Certificate of Competency (CoC) as a Deck Officer in the merchant navy. This certificate is issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, and is recognized internationally.
ELIGIBILITY
| ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION | AGE LIMIT | MEDICAL EXAMINATION |
| 10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th Examination. B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of the marks in the final year. B.E./B.Tech Degree from IIT or from a college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of the marks in the final year. Note: The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th/Degree Examinations. Marital status – Unmarried | 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 20th Jan 2025. 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 must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor. Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors |
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
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AGE LIMIT
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MEDICAL EXAMINATION
10+2/equivalent (PCM Average-Minimum 60%) with minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th Examination.
B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the years, with an average of not less than 55% of the marks in the final year.
B.E./B.Tech Degree from IIT or from a college recognised by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of the marks in the final year.
Note: The candidate should have a minimum of 50% marks in English subject in 10th/12th/Degree Examinations.
Marital status – Unmarried
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 must be medically fit including eye sight and hearing as prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000, as amended, and need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by D.G. Shipping Approved Doctor.
Click Here to find the list of all D.G.Shipping Approved Doctors
FEE STRUCTURE
| PARTICULARS | FEE (Rs) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 999/- |
| Course Fees* | 4,95,000/- |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000/- |
*Course Fees include Accommodation, Food, Workshops, Laboratory, Library, Uniform & Books.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Step 1
Registration
(For candidates having Sponsorship from RPSL Companies)
Step 2
Application Fee
Payment
Step 3
HIMT Online
Interview
Step 4
Course Fee
Payment
Step 5
Step 6
Start Your
Merchant
Navy Career
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
| Withdrawal Period | Cancellation Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| More than 15 days of Course Commencement | 10,000/- |
| Within 14 days of course commencement or After Course Commencement | No Refund of Fees |
Note:
- Examination Fees & yearly IMU Programme Fees are additional and have to be paid by the candidate to Indian Maritime University (IMU).
- Sponsorship Letter by a RPSL Company is mandatory for the course.
- 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.
- HIMT also reserves the right to call for a re-assessment of candidates at any stage, and the shortlisted/selected students could be rejected or put on waitlist if their performance in the re-assessment is not good.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Mathematics | Applied Sciences Lab |
| 2 | Applied Sciences | Computer Lab |
| 3 | Ship Construction & Ship Stability I | Workshop Practices |
| 4 | Navigation I: Navigation & Chartwork | Seamanship Lab |
| 5 | Navigation II: Bridge Equipment, Watchkeeping & Meteorology | |
| 6 | Cargo Handling, Stowage and Seamanship I | |
| 7 | English & Human Factors |
Semester II
| S. No | Theory | Practical Laboratories/Workshops |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navigation III: Navigation & Chartwork | Communicative English Lab |
| 2 | Navigation IV: Advanced Bridge Equip, W/keeping and Meteorology | Workshop Practices & Seamanship |
| 3 | Cargo Handling, Stowage and Seamanship II | Navigation Laboratory |
| 4 | Ship Construction & Ship Stability II | |
| 5 | MARPOL & Marine Engineering Knowledge | |
| 6 | Emergencies, Maritime Communication & Commercial Shipping |
CAREER PATH
