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{Source: UG Diploma students & alumni} IMU Chennai - Is it good for UG Diploma? Here's what past students and alumni have to say: * Good Infrastructure: Well-maintained campuses with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, libraries, digital classrooms, swimming pools, sports grounds, and comfortable hostels with a sea-facing view. * Experienced Faculty: Professors who have extensive sailing experience (15+ years) providing both theoretical and practical knowledge. Teaching methods are admired, making students industry-ready. * Placement Opportunities: Although there may be some limitations, most students have reported getting placed or sponsored by top companies like Fleet Management, Synergy, Torm, and Home. * Course Curriculum: Relevant and industry-focused, preparing students for careers in the merchant navy. * Campus Life: A vibrant atmosphere with extracurricular activities, sports, and festivals. However, there are some areas for improvement: * Food Quality: Some students found the food to be subpar. * Limited Placement Opportunities for Boys: Unfortunately, the college focuses more on placing girl students, leaving boy students without opportunities. Overall, IMU Chennai seems to be a good option for those interested in pursuing a UG Diploma in the merchant navy field, considering its strong infrastructure, experienced faculty, and decent placement opportunities. However, students should weigh the pros and cons carefully, particularly regarding limited placement opportunities for male students.

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10+2 score60%

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.3L

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Q: Is IMU Chennai good for UG Diploma?

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IMU Chennai - Is it good for UG Diploma?

Here's what past students and alumni have to say:

* Good Infrastructure: Well-maintained campuses with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, libraries, digital classrooms, swimming pools, sports grounds, and comfortable hostels with a sea-facing view.
* Experienced Faculty: Professors who have extensive sailing experience (15+ years) providing both theoretical and practical knowledge. Teaching methods are admired, making students industry-ready.
* Placement Opportunities: Although there may be some limitations, most students have reported getting placed or sponsored by top companies like Fleet Management, Synergy, Torm, and Home.
* Course Curriculum: Relevant and industry-focused, preparing students for careers in the merchant navy.
* Campus Life: A vibrant atmosphere with extracurricular activities, sports, and festivals.

However, there are some areas for improvement:

* Food Quality: Some students found the food to be subpar.
* Limited Placement Opportunities for Boys: Unfortunately, the college focuses more on placing girl students, leaving boy students without opportunities.

Overall, IMU Chennai seems to be a good option for those interested in pursuing a UG Diploma in the merchant navy field, considering its strong infrastructure, experienced faculty, and decent placement opportunities. However, students should weigh the pros and cons carefully, particularly regarding limited placement opportunities for male students.

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Course	2022	2023	2024
Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS)	2226	2872	2570

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IMU Chennai	-/-	₹ 2.25 L	-/-
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Southern Academy of Maritime Studies Compare	-/-	₹ 2.58 L	-/-
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Placements4.4

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Faculty & Course4.5

Campus Life4.4

Value for Money4.6

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2024

4.6

3Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best Maritime Campus and Well-Experienced Faculty Members.

Placements: When it comes to placements, about 70% of the students have been placed, and the others are still waiting for the companies to take the list. The placed students have a package of about 30,000 to 55,000 INR per month, which is from companies like Synergy, V Ships, M.Sc. Chevron, and other small companies with smaller salary packages like TCI, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure and classrooms are good. There is a projector in each classroom, and when it comes to the labs, there are many instruments, devices, computers, etc. The library is fully air-conditioned with lots of books, for learning as well as for entertainment. The hostel rooms in our college and the food there are fine, with healthy food and a neat atmosphere.

Faculty: All the faculty members are well-educated and experienced captains. They teach us with their full potential, and we can understand them very clearly. By taking the DNS course, we study for 1 year and the other 18 months are for training. There is difficulty in each semester exam. The pass percentage for a semester is to obtain 50% marks for each subject, lab, and assignments.

Other: Events and activities are very good on the campus, and there are extra activities like Sports Day, Holi, and Christmas, which are well-celebrated on the campus.

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2024

4.2

4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Absolute good for this fees with this faculty, with a very good placement.

Placements: 20% of the students were already placed when they came to college. 60% of the rest were placed by the college. In my course, the average salary package is between INR 15,000 to 50,000, which depends on the type of ship and company. Many companies visited our college and selected cadets. Companies like Synergy, Chevron, New Shipping Kaisha, Andromeda, Fleet Management, Anglo-Eastern, M.Sc. MSI, TSI Seaways, Maersk, etc. Everyone who met the eligibility criteria was selected by a company. Deck cadets are the entry-level position on a ship, and are promoted based on experience and passing exams.

Infrastructure: The classroom environment was good with smart class, air conditioning, plenty of space, fresh air, and Wi-Fi. The library was well-stocked with materials for our studies and exams. The hostel life was lacking, especially the food in the mess. The food quality was poor for me and my fellowcadets. The accommodation was like any other hostel, with four students in a room. The medical facility was only open from 9 to 8 on weekdays. Sports and games were active, and students were encouraged to participate in various competitions.

Faculty: The teachers were very kind and helpful, and they were all experts in the field we were studying. The facilities were great, and the course curriculum was relevant and interesting. The exams were challenging, but I was able to pass them with a score of 79%.

Other: I chose this course only on my own interest in this field. My brother-in-law is a chief officer. He used to be an inspiration for me to get into this field. DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) is the course I choose to study as it's only one year of education and the rest is in our training period. This course gives us quick job facilities and a stipend, which we will be getting in our training period. The course has nothing to improve or get better. College has been nice to everyone by celebration festivals, culturals, sports days, and all. Scholarships have been given to other eligible cadets. Campus is so peaceful with it's nature and beauty.

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2024

Offered by Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT)

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty1Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

I will never recommend this college to anybody.

Placements: Placements are good. Frequently visited by companies. Good companies come to take students. Approximately 100 percent placement. Frequent VIP visits are there at the college. Good companies. Famous companies. Big and famous companies. Good placement.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good. Good facilities in classrooms. Smart boards are provided for teaching. Nice infrastructure. Good infrastructure. Nice facilities. Nice cabins are allotted to the students. Cabins are good and comfortable. Attached washrooms and bathrooms to the cabins.

Faculty: Good faculty. Good teachers. Teachers give all their efforts to teach students. Anytime, ready to clear doubts. Anytime, ready to answer any questions from students. Hardworking faculty and teachers. Bad wardens. Rating is less just because of wardens; otherwise, faculty is good.

Other: The worst campus life you can ever live. I would never recommend this college to anyone.

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2025

4.4

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

For those who are interested in Merchant Navy, this college is very good.

Placements: More than 50 students are placed out of 120. More shipping companies are coming for placement. For joining this college we need to give IMUCET. For sponsorship in DNS we have to give Synergy sponsorship exam. Most of the passed candidates get placed in college. Otherwise we have to take placement off campus.

Infrastructure: The college has good Wi-Fi, a good mess, and medical facilities. There is no canteen on campus, but there are grounds for playing basketball, badminton, cricket, football, and volleyball. The library has a good collection of books and a good Wi-Fi network. Overall, it is a good environment for study.

Faculty: The teachers are very good. They are experts in their fields and are former masters of ships. The course is tightly paced and can be learned in one year. It makes students industry ready. The semester examinations are not very difficult, but the passing percentage is only between 60% and 70%.

Other: For DNS students who are sponsored, this college is very good.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science - Batch of 2024

Offered by International Maritime Institute

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

True Review of IMI by ex student .

Placements: Good thing is that in dns course, we first get placed in a reputed company, then our course starts. All the students were placed in a good company. The maximum package was around 8.4 LPA and the minimum was 3 LPA with average of around 5.4 LPA. Top recruiting company was M.Sc. Feet Management, Wallem Ship Management All students will get a chance to do internship in above mentioned companies .

Infrastructure: We have a 24-hour Wi-Fi connection in our cabins, and the classroom is large enough for each batch of 40 students, with whiteboards and projectors. The physics lab, seamanship lab, computer lab, and workshop LAN are also available. The hostel is up to the mark; we have study tables, chairs, study lamps, fans, AC, almirahs, and beds. The food is also good. Delicious food is available for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. A doctor comes every day (except Sunday) in the morning until 9:00 a.m. There is almost every sport to play.

Faculty: The faculty was experienced, and they had provided everything relevant to our course of Diploma in Nautical Science. Even after the completion of our course, we can connect ourselves to them if we face any difficulties in the future. There were different teachers for different subjects, and there were fixed hours of teaching for every teacher so as not to create an excessive burden on teachers.

Other: The best thing about our course is that we get to learn a lot, and there are lots of jobs after completion of our cadetship. In this course, we get to learn about meteorology, firefighting, stars, the moon, the sun, river oceans, and more. Which is quite interesting.

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2024Read More

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Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) - Batch of 2024

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Best campus for maritime studies.

Placements: In DNS, there are about 120 students, out of which more than half have already been placed or sponsored, and the rest are given priority even after passing out from the campus. The faculties are well-trained with sailing experiences, and visiting faculty members are currently working in the industry. After the course, you can join a ship as a deck cadet, where you'll learn and get trained to be a better seafarer.

Infrastructure: All the basic facilities are available on the campus like Wi-Fi, library, digital classrooms, swimming pool, sports ground with all the necessary requirements. The hostels are quite comfortable with a sea-facing view. The college also provides medical facilities with a doctor, and the food is above average.

Faculty: The faculties are best in class with 15+ years of sailing experiences, and the teaching is both theoretical and practical. The semesters are conducted twice with 2 mid-terms in each sem. The difficulty level is not too difficult if you attend the classes. The admission process is quite simple; you just have to clear the IMUCET entrance and then enroll for counseling, that's it.

Other: The main reason for choosing this campus is because it's a government campus with very good face value in the industry. Also, there are various fests, sports, and other activities conducted by the campus. Additionally, the scholarship for girls and OBC, SC, ST students gives them the chance to come up and pursue the career. The only issue is the language barrier with the neighborhood for the North Indians.

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024Read More

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I got 65% in 12th. Can I get admission to DNS course at IMU Chennai?

Answered a week ago

Admission Eligibility for the DNS Course at IMU Chennai

Potential candidates are required to satisfy the required eligibility criteria for entering the Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) course at IMU Chennai. Normally, it should entail securing a minimum of 60% marks in the Grade 12 exam with subject

Satya sai thammineni

Beginner-Level 5

Can I get admission for B.Sc Nautical Science at IMU without appearing in IMU CET exam?

Answered a month ago

No, IMA Institute does not give admission to B.Sc Nautical Science without the IMU CET exam:

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) conducts the IMU CET, a national-level entrance exam, for admission to B.Sc Nautical Science and other courses.

IMU CET is mandatory for admission to DGS-approved programs

Abhishek singh

Contributor-Level 9

What is the eligibility for admission to Maritime University?

Answered a month ago

For Maritime University, Candidates need to complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as mandatory subjects from a recognised board. Plus, they should attain 50% marks in English subject in 10+2. There is a provision for Lateral Entry also, to know more about it you can check the

Nishtha Patra

Beginner-Level 5

I want to know about the latest cutoff information for B.Tech. in Marine Engineering at IMU Chennai.

Answered a month ago

The cutoff for B.Tech Marine Engineering at Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai, is determined based on the Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test (IMUCET). The cutoff ranks can vary each year due to factors such as the number of applicants and the overall performance in the exam.

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get direct admission by paying fees into the DNS course at IMU if I get more than 60% in 12th or do I have to take an entrance exam?

Answered a month ago

To get admission into the DNS (Diploma in Nautical Science) course at the Indian Maritime University (IMU), you cannot get direct admission by paying fees alone. The admission process involves: