Certificate in Electro Technical Officers (ETO) 

at HIMT Chennai, Kilpauk

All students who has passeed IMUCET exam and scored 60% aggregate in Class 12 are eligible for admission in B Sc. at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) and age limit at the time of coarse commencement should be 17- 25 years.

{Source: Certificate students & alumni}

Certificate at HIMT Chennai - Is it a good choice?

After analyzing the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Good Placement Records: HIMT Chennai has a good placement record, with approximately 85% of students getting placed in reputed companies such as Synergy, IMEC, Fleet Management, and more.
* Well-Structured Infrastructure: The college has a well-maintained infrastructure with modern facilities, including a ship on campus, well-equipped labs, and a virtual reality lab.
* Experienced Faculty: The faculty consists of seasoned Chief Engineers and Captains who provide hands-on training and real-world insights.
* Cultural Activities: The college organizes various cultural activities, including seminars, quizzes, and power-point presentations, which contribute to a lively campus atmosphere.
* Good Hospitality and Food: Reviewers mention that the college provides good hospitality and food, along with basic facilities.
* Helpful Faculty: The faculty is known to be helpful and caring, guiding students to achieve their goals.

Cons:

* Long Travel Distance: Some reviewers mention that the college is located outside the city, leading to long travel distances.
* Strict Discipline: Some students may find the strict discipline enforced by the college challenging.

Overall, HIMT Chennai seems to offer a good combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with a strong focus on preparing students for the maritime industry. While there may be some drawbacks, the majority of reviewers emphasize the positive aspects of their experience, highlighting the importance of the certificate in securing good placements.

For admission to HIMT Group of Institutions, candidates need to fill the application form online or in offline mode. The step-wise admission process of HIMT is given below: 

Step 1: For registration, candidates need to submit the entrance exam score for the respective test they have appeared for admission to different courses. The entrance exam scorecards have to be submitted at the time of registration.

Step 2: Candidates can fill out the HIMT Group of Institutions application form 2024 in both online & offline modes. Candidates can either fill out the form on the official website or submit the hard copy by visiting the campus.

Step 3: The selection process of HIMT Group of Institutions includes an examination of candidates based on their aspirations, and experiences. The admission panel will also evaluate the candidates based on their academic accomplishments during the interview stages of the selection process.

Step 4: Candidates shortlisted as per the course eligibility & selection rounds will have to submit the prescribed admission fee of INR 1,000. Following this, candidates are required to go through the document verification and are intimated about the date of commencement of the classes.

The BTech Marine Engineering graduates have a good career scope in Marine Technology, Manufacturing Industry, Defence, and Research departments. The average salary package offered is between INR 4 LPA to INR 10 LPA. Some of the popular job profiles available are listed below:

• Hardware Architect
• Jr. Seaman/ Voyager
• Marine Electrical Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Equipment Maintenance Engineer
• Naval Operations Engineer
• Technical Consultant

HIMT College offers a vast array of maritime courses. Some of the best courses offered are:

B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – 4 Years

B.Sc. (Nautical Science) – 3 Years

B.Tech (Marine Engineering)- Lateral Entry – 3 Years

Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) – 1 year

General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) – 6 Months

Electro Technical Officers (ETO) – 4 Months

Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP) – 12 days

Post Sea Courses

Among these B.Tech Marine Engineering course and B.Sc Nautical Science are popular courses. 

 IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) entrance exam scores are accepted by HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) for admission. It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to various courses offered at IMU campuses conducted by Indian Maritime University. The candidates who clear the entrance exam are called for their psychometric test, medical examination followed by panel interview and pre-sea training. Only after clearing all these stages, the candidate is eligible to take admission in HIMT college.

The fee for UG courses at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) are as follows :-

1) B.Tech in Marine Engineering : INR 3,31,250/year [4 year course]

2) B.Tech in Marine Engineering (Lateral) : INR 3,33,333/year [4 year course]

3) B.Sc in Nautical Science : INR 3,33,333/year [3 year course]

The selection process for B.Tech programs can vary among different colleges and universities with some elements like Educational Qualification, Entrance Examination, Merit list, Interviews, Reservation Quotas etc.

Normally, we can get admission in private B.Tech colleges after passing class 12th but for getting admission in good/reputed University or colleges we have to give an exam called JEE Mains (Joint Entance Exam). According to the marks scored in this exam, we get placement in B.Tech colleges.

It is common for universities to set a minimum eligibility criteria, often ranging from 50% to 75% in the aggregate of the relevant subjects. But the minimum percentage required in the 12th class can vary from institution to intuition.

No, you can't get HIMT College (Hindustan Institude of Maritime Training) for B.Tech with 56% in 12th class because eligibility criteria for B.Tech in this college is:

• 10+2 with 60% aggregate
• Accepting Exams: TNEA, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th

 

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Placement Cell Assistance

* The placement team is helpful and assists shortlisted students in cracking the final interview.
* Students who score well without any arrears have higher chances of getting placed.
* Companies visit the campus to offer placements, and it's dependent on student performance in the interview.

Note: These bullet points summarize the assistance offered by the placement cell for BE/BTech students at HIMT Chennai, as mentioned by students and alumni in their reviews.