B.Sc. Nautical Science
(DG Shipping Approved)
Approved by The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. Leading to Second Mate’s Foreign-Going Certificate of Competency awarded by the D.G. Shipping, Ministry of Shipping , Government of India after twelve months of Sea Service. This enables the cadets to become Navigating Officers on board Merchant Navy Ships worldwide.
1. Name of Course: One year Pre-Sea Diploma in Nautical Science leading to B.Sc Nautical Science affiliated to Indian Maritime University.
[After completing one year diploma + 18 months onboard training + 4 months preparatory course + requisite modular courses, can appear for written and oral exam of Second Mate Certificate of Competency ].
Minimum Academic Qualification: (a ) Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as
separate subjects with a PCM average of not less
than 60%
OR
(b ) B.Sc. in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or
Electronics with Physics as individual subject in
one of the year, with an average of not less than
55% of marks in the final year.
OR
(c ) B.E./B. Tech. Degree from I.I.T. or from a
college recognized by AICTE with an average of
not less than 50% of marks in the final year.
The candidates should have obtained 50%
marks in English language at 10th or 12th Std or
in the Degree course conducted by recognized
Board or any University.
Note : Selection of the candidates and their admissions will be through Combined Entrance Test conducted by Indian Maritime University The details and the forms can be seen on the Web site : www.imu.edu.in. Two batches are conducted in a year commencing on February and August every year.
Maximum Age limit : 25 years
2. Name of Course: 3-Year B.Sc. Degree in Nautical Science.
[After completing three years degree + 12 months onboard training + 4 months preparatory course + requisite modular courses, can appear for oral exam of Second Mate Certificate of Competency ].
Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and with 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std exam.
Maximum Age limit : 25 years
3. Name of Course: 4 Years B.S. [Nautical Technology]
Minimum Academic Qualification: Pass in (10+2) or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% and with 50% marks in English language at 10th or 12th std exam.
Maximum Age limit : 25 years
