Nautical Science

Reputed Nautical Science institutes have a process of admission where they conduct their entrance exams to check candidates' abilities, given below are some tips that might be useful to get admission successfully.The entrance test consists of MCQs and objective-type questions from areas like Basic general knowledge in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, etc.After the exam, candidates will be shortlisted and will be finally selected following their efficiency in the interview phase.It is necessary to research the course curriculum and bear knowledge regarding the current syllabus, to get past the PI (personal interview) round.Solving the MCQs by seeing the sample papers and sitting for the mock exams would help get admission to a good college.

Here are some aspects that make a Diploma in Nautical Science and BSc in Nautical Science different:CriteriaDiploma in Nautical ScienceBSc in Nautical ScienceInformation Everything is in brief as it is a one-year course. Things are in more detail here as you have 3 years to learn everything. Pre-Admission CriteriaYou need sponsorship to get admission. You don’t need any sponsorship to get into BSc Nautical Science. Sea timeDNS Students have to complete 18 months of sea time. BSc Students need to complete only 12 months of sea timeFoundation CourseDNS students need to appear for the foundation course before applying for the 2nd Mate Exam. BSc students need not appear for any such course. Note: This information is sourced from external sites and may vary.

Choosing between DNS and BSc Nautical Science course can be confusing for aspirants who don't have much knowledge about the courses. So, here's a comparison table for offering a general idea to students:ParametersBSc Nautical ScienceDiploma in Nautical ScienceCourse LevelUndergraduateDiplomaCourse Duration3 Years12 MonthsCourse FeeINR 2 - 22.35 LakhINR 1 - 6 LakhTop CollegesAmity University, Chitkara University, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, and Tolani Maritime Institute.Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Tolani Maritime Institute, B.P Marine Academy, and Haldia Institute of Maritime Studies and Research. Eligibility CriteriaClass 12 from the Science stream with PCM subjects.Class 12 from the Science stream with PCM subjects.Note: The information is sourced from external sites and may vary.The career options after pursuing both courses are the same. However, it depends on the candidate's personal interest to either go for 1-year diploma or pursue a full-fledged degree course. Meanwhile, to pursue a PG course, you must obtain a bachelor's degree.