Nautical Science Eligibility

Educational Qualifications to pursue DNS are mentioned below:
The minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. Students should have passed 12th Board examination from a recognised Board. Minimum marks criteria may exist and is generally around 50-60% marks in Board Examination. Sc. Degree holders (subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) may also pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist and is generally between 50-60% marks in final year of Degree programme. Engineering (B.E. /B.Tech. ). Graduates (any branch) may also pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist and is generally between 50-60% marks in final year of Degree programme. Regards.

1. What is Nautical Science?
Nautical science refers to the basic knowledge which is required to safely navigate and operate a ship. The subjects include navigation and seamanship. Seamanship is the basic operation of shipboard equipment and tools.
About the course
The three year B.SC Nautical Science is a course which is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, which falls under the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. The three year B.SC course is strictly residential.
2. Is there a difference between marine engineering and nautical science?
Yes, there is a difference between marine engineering and nautical science.
Marine engineering makes an individual a ship's engineer whereas nautical science trains a person to become a deck officer.
Marine engineering is all about machinery items on ships, boats or yachts, whereas Nautical science imparts nautical technology knowledge which is important for a deck officer on board.
3. Which are the colleges that a provide a B.SC. Course in Nautical Science?
a) Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Karnataka
b) VELS University, Chennai
c) HIMT College, Chennai
d) GMK Institute of Marine Science and Technology, Chennai
4. What is the eligibility for a B.SC course in Nautical Science?
A candidate should pass 10+2 in the Science stream with Physics, Maths and Chemistry (PMC) and should have obtained 60% of marks. He/She should have obtained a minimum of 50% of marks at 10th or 12th standard. Candidates should be between 17-25 years of age at the time of commencement of the course.
5. What is the duration of the course?
The course is a three year course and the program is divided into six semester.
6. What is the admission process?
An entrance test is conducted which is followed by a psychometric test, medical examination, panel interview and pre sea training.
7. What is the fees structure required to do a B.SC Nautical Science course?
The fees structure range between Rupees 275000 to 825000.
8. What are the career prospects?
Pursuing a career in B. Sc Nautical Science can land you up as a deck cadet, second officer, chief officer and finally a captain. They can also get employed as a marine engineer, oceanographer, radio officer or nautical surveyors.