Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training

Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) (Bsc)

About HIMT

Situated in the heart of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) is a leading institute for maritime education in India. HIMT equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical training needed to pursue a career in the Merchant Navy, combining world-class instruction with hands-on shipboard experience.
The 3-year B.Sc. Nautical Science program offered at HIMT is fully recognized by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). After completing the course along with 12 months of sea service, graduates are eligible to receive the Second Mate (Foreign-Going) Certificate of Competency, enabling them to serve as deck officers on merchant vessels worldwide.
HIMT maintains a strict residential program, ensuring students develop discipline, teamwork, and professional competence in a fully immersive maritime environment.

Awards & Recognition

Recognized as Outstanding by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)
Affiliated with Indian Maritime University (IMU)

Why HIMT

Director’s Message

The global shipping industry is entering a new era with the advent of Industry 4.0. This paradigm shift brings immense potential to redefine the human-machine interface and transform operational responses. In this dynamic environment, seafarers must equip themselves with advanced skills to navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities in their career paths.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc. (Nautical Science)

Educational Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) as compulsory subjects.
A minimum of 60% aggregate marks in PCM is required.
Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in English, either at the Class 10 or Class 12 level.

Age Criteria

Minimum age: 17 years
The upper age limit as on the date of commencement of the academic session (01 August 2024) is as follows:

For Male Candidates

General Category: 25 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 28 years
SC / ST: 30 years

For Female Candidates

General Category: 27 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30 years
SC / ST: 32 years

Marks Relaxation Policy

Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are eligible for a 5% relaxation in PCM aggregate marks. This relaxation does not apply to English marks.
A 5% relaxation in English marks is applicable only to candidates who:
- Are natives of Lakshadweep or Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Belong to recognized Scheduled Tribes of these islands
- Have parents who were both born in the respective islands and belong to the same Scheduled Tribe

Medical & Eyesight Standards

Candidates must not have any existing eye disease or condition that may worsen or recur.
Normal binocular vision is mandatory, including proper fusion ability and full visual field in both eyes.
Eye movements must be normal in all directions, and pupils should respond appropriately to light and accommodation.
Normal colour vision is compulsory and will be assessed using the Ishihara Colour Vision Test.
Distance vision requirements:
- Better eye: 6/6 (unaided)
- Other eye: 6/9 (unaided)

Marital Status

Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply.

Here’s a clean and clear presentation of the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Navi Mumbai Campus – Fee Structure for 2024-25 based on the data you provided:

Particulars	Gross Fees (INR)
Admission and Orientation Fee	30,000
1st Year	2,46,000
2nd Year	2,76,000
3rd Year	2,76,000
Grand Total	8,28,000

How to Apply

Candidates seeking admission to TS Chanakya must first register and apply through the IMU CET official website.

Step 1: Appear for IMU-CET
Applicants need to secure a good rank in the IMU Common Entrance Test (CET) to move forward in the admission process.

Step 2: Online Counselling

Phase 1 – Choice Submission
All candidates who receive their IMU CET Rank Certificate will get access to an online portal. Through this portal, they can select their preferred programme(s) and campus(es) for admission.
A counselling fee of Rs. 10,000 must be paid at this stage. If a seat is not allotted, Rs. 9,000 will be refunded. Please note that once a seat is offered and accepted, this fee is non-refundable.

Phase 2 – Seat Allotment
Seats are assigned based on the candidate’s CET rank, social category, and availability of seats from the options submitted.
Once a seat is allocated, candidates must pay a programme fee of Rs. 15,000 to confirm their admission. This payment is non-refundable.