Diploma In Nautical Science.

About The Course :-
This is a six-semester (three year) programme constituting three stages.

Initially, a candidate is admitted for the one year (2 Semesters) Pre-sea course and on completion of I & II Semesters, a candidate will be awarded Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS).This diploma programme is followed by one and half year (3 Semesters) on-board ship training and after successful completion of the same, a candidate is awarded Advanced Diploma inNautical Science (ADNS). After completion of the on-board training, the Sixth Semester constitutes “Second Mate Certificate of Competency” awarded by the Director General of Shipping and simultaneous award of B.Sc., (Nautical Science) degree from the University.Admission to this programme is offered on the basis of qualifying in the Common Entrance Test

conducted by IMU twice a year (February & August ).

Educational Qualification :-

• Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 55%
                                                                     OR
•  B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Electronics with Physics as individual subject in one of the year, with an average of not less than 50% of marks in the final year
                                                                     OR
• B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T. or from a college recognized by AICTE with an average of not less than 50% of marks in the final year.
  (N.B-The candidates should have obtained 50% marks in English language at 10^th or 12^th Std or in the Degree course conducted by recognized Board or any University.)

Age Limit :-

Should not more than 25 years. The age limit is relaxable by 2 years in case of female candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Physical and Medical Standards :-
Medically fit as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000 as
amended from time to time.

Eye-sight :-
6/6 in each eye without visual aids. Normal colour vision. Candidates may have to undergo a
full eyesight test conducted by the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) before being finally
selected for the programme.

NOTE :-

• The candidates are strongly advised that before participating in Common Entrance Test they shall get themselves medically examined for their physical and medical fitness as per the standards set by Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000, as amended from time to time as well as for their eye-sight to ensure that they meet the relevant criteria in this regard. It would be prudent to get the eye-sight checked from a qualified Eye specialist to ascertain that the candidate posses 6/6 eye-sight in both eyes and do not suffer from colour blindness or any other deformity of eyes.
• The candidates in their own interest are strongly advised to under go full medical check up before making an application for participation in Entrance Examination, to ascertain their eligibility and to avoid any last minute embarrassment.. However, it is made clear that the candidates are required to meet the medical criteria as prescribed in Merchant Shipping Medical Examination Rules, 2000, as amended from time to time. The candidates are required to produce medical fitness certificate and sight test certificate issued by DGS approved Doctor at the time of counseling. All candidates are required to undergo ISHIAHARA Test for colour blindness at the DG approved Medical Examiner. The candidates may also be subjected to full eyesight test conducted by Mercantile Marine Department of Government of India. For details please visit the website of Directorate General of Shipping i.e. www.dgshipping.com. (MS Notice No.25 of 2011 dated 5/10/2011). In fact, the candidate undergoing the training programme shall cultivate the habit of visiting this website for their professional purposes.
• To be declared fit to undergo the prescribed training programme, a candidate must be in good mental and physical health and free from any bodily defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties.
• The candidates are expected to possess good communication skills in English. It is recommended that the candidates should have good command in written and spoken English language as the same may help the candidates to improve their performance in the Common Entrance Test and interviews for on-board placement which are conducted only in English. It will also help in comprehending the courses taught and also getting placements with the employing shipping companies.

Career Prospects :-

Colleges Conducting The Course :-

• Trident College of Marine Technology, Kolkata .
• International Institute of Maritime Studies & Research, West Bengal
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Govt. Polytechnic, Port Blair
• Applied Research International, New Delhi.
• Aquatech Institute of Maritime Studies, New Delhi
• International Maritime Institute Ltd., Greater Noida
• Shriram institute of Maritime Studies, New Delhi
• Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Kaloor, Kochi
• Sailors Maritime Academy, Vizianagaram,
• International Maritime Academy, Chennai
• Maritime Foundation, Chennai
• IMU Chennai Campus [National Maritime Academy]
• Southern Academy of Maritime Studies, Chennai
• Tolani Maritime Academy, Pune
• B. P. Marine Academy, Navi Mumbai
• Maritime Training Institute, Powai, Mumbai
• T S Rahaman, Nhava, Navi Mumbai, Panvel Taluka
• T S Chanakya, [IMU Mumbai Campus] Navi Mumbai
• MMTI’S Education & Research Trust, Khopoli, Maharashtra.
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies, Lonavala, Maharashtra.
• Great Eastern Shipping co. Training Instiutte, Lonavala
• Yak Education Trust, Khopoli, Maharashtra
• Cosmopolitan Technology of Maritime, Chennai
• Anglo Eastern Maritime Institute, Karjat
• Vishwakarma Maritime Institute, Pune
• HIMT College, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
• Centre for Maritime Education and Training, Lucknow
• Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Maritime Science and Engineering, Chidambaram
• RVS College of Maritime Science and Engineering, Karaikal, Pondicherry.
• Sai Ram Shipping Science Institute
• Shirdi Sai Nautical Science Academy
• C.V. Raman College of Engineering
• Marine Officers Training Academy, Pondicherry

How To Apply :-

Currently the admission to the above course for February Batch is over pls refer to this site for further updates