Nautical Science

It is a three years long full time residential programme (Bachelor of Science course). This Bachelors Degree course consists of both theoretical as well as practical sessions. Much importance is given to the practical sessions. B.Sc. In Nautical Science covers all important topics related to maritime studies. Along with theoretical studies, as I mentioned above, importance is given to practical aspects too. In the end, after the completion of the course, cadets may go on and become Navigation Officer on Merchant Navy ships. But before one may take on the post of Navigating Officer in Merchant Navy ships, one has to go through the mandatory 12 months long sea service. Eligibility : Candidate should be 12th pass under 10+2 system of schooling (Science stream), with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as the main subjects. A minimum marks criteria is also present. The minimum marks required are- 60% marks in aggregate in PCM. The candidate should have scored at least 50% marks in English subject too. Admission criteria : Candidates seeking admissions to the three DGS approved Marine courses (B.Tech-Marine Engineering, B.Sc. -Nautical Science & Diploma in Nautical Science) are mandatory required to appear and qualify in the all-India Online Common Entrance Test called IMUCET which will be conducted Indian Maritime University (IMU). For more details please visit https://www.imu.edu.in.