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HIMT Chennai Admission 2025: Courses, Eligibility, Application & Scholarships

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HIMT College Admission Process 2025

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Q:   Can I take admission in HIMT Chennai BSc without IMUCET?
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No, candidates are not allowed to get admission into the BSc course without valid IMUCET scores. According to the official website of the college and other official sources, IMUCET scores are mandatory to get admission into Bachelors in Science courses at HIMT Chennai. Moreover, the college does not accept any other entrance examination score apart from IMU CET. 

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CBSE 12th, CBSE 10th, ICSE, ISC, Tamilnadu 10th, Tamilnadu 12th
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Q:   How costly is HIMT Chennai?
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Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training, Chennai is not too much costly .The campus and infrastructure is well built. The courses fees is around INR 4 Lacs to INR 13 lakh including the mess and hostel. If you get scholarship the tuition fees will be less and you can there easily with INR 3 lakh to INR 10 lakh. The costs also depend on which course you gonna take. You can also check course wise fees on Shiksha.com or college website.

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Q:   Is medical certificate compulsory to get admission into BSc courses at HIMT Chennai?
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Yes, a medical certificate is compulsory to get admission into BSc courses at HIMT Chennai. Candidates need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping-approved doctor. This document is required to be submitted at the time of admission, when the applicant is selected. This BSc course is offered in Nautical Science. Thus, this certificate plays an important role in shortlisting the candidates. 

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4.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.8
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.8
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.8
Money Review IconValue for Money4.8
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Top companies like Maersk, Goodwood, Torm Shipping, Anglo, etc., visit here for placements, and most of the students from B.Tech and B.Sc are getting placed in them.
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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2025
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GME course from HIMT is a pathway to a successful career.
Placements: About 80% of students are placed in various shipping companies like MMSI, M.Sc., BSM, Damico, and Zodiac, all selected as TME. At HIMT, if you have good academics and speak well, getting a placement is not difficult. Focus on the basics and have good communication skills. That is the shortcut for placement.
Infrastructure: In the hostel, you get a sharing room space. You get your own bed, cot, pillow, and all covers, one study table and chair each, and one cupboard space. You also get all toiletries, uniforms, and books on campus. The fees are inclusive of all this. Mess is also provided, where you get meals three times a day and coffee and tea twice a day.
Faculty: The curriculum focuses more on Marine Engineering components with practical aspects and hands-on experience. We also get an immersive learning experience through the virtual reality modules developed in-house at HIMT by the Chief Engineers and Master Mariners. Faculty members are the best in terms of core job experience and are seasoned teachers who understand our depth and teach effectively.
Other: Campus life is more discipline-oriented to prepare us for the discipline required in offices onboard ships. We actually love being in uniform and being respected whenever we go out for shore leaves.
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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2025
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Highly recommended college for GME in India.
Placements: I am very happy to complete my Graduate Marine Engineering course at HIMT and get placed in MMSI Shipping. Most of my friends get placed in reputed shipping companies like MMSI, Synergy, Damico, M.Sc., and BSM. All are selected for the post of TME, and the remaining who are not yet placed are lined up for interviews.
Infrastructure: We have various labs like the Basic Skills Workshop, where we do hot works, welding and gas cutting, fitting, plumbing, lathe, etc. We have an Auxiliary Machines Workshop with equipment like pumps, valves, air compressors, heat exchangers, purifiers, pistons, lines, crankshafts, etc. We also have a fully equipped Electrical Lab, an operational ship on campus, and a VR lab.
Faculty: Teachers have immense experience at sea, and they share with us the challenges and experiences they face at sea. They also mentor us so that we are fit for work at sea. The course curriculum is equally balanced between theory and practical, with more hands-on training experience.
Other: The campus is always active with events. Shipping companies and DGS officials frequently visit the campus.
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Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) - Batch of 2025
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I get placed in MMSI through HIMT after completing GME.
Placements: I do my Graduate Marine Engineering course from HIMT. I get placed in MMSI Shipping. I get an offer of $750 per month initially, and thereafter, upon completing COC exams, I will be earning around $2800 per month. In my batch, students are placed in Synergy, BSM, Zodiac, Damico Ship, and M.Sc. All get the role of TME, as that is where we start our career in the merchant navy.
Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are excellent. We have a world-class sports complex including a basketball court, football turf, cricket turf, pickleball courts, swimming pool, laundry service, separate hostels for boys and girls, a ship on campus, state-of-the-art virtual reality labs, and many more. The hostel can accommodate around 800 cadets.
Faculty: Semester exams are to the point, covering whatever is taught in class, and hence are not very difficult. They are a mix of subjective and objective questions. Our course curriculum has equal weightage for theory and practical hands-on experience. All our faculty members are master mariners and chief engineers who make us fit for the sea.
Other: I chose this course because it has good demand these days. HIMT has excellent placement records for the past few years in India. They also have sponsorship programs with many shipping companies.
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B.Tech. in Marine Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Highly recommended college for B.Tech Marine Engineering.
Placements: 100% of our batch students got placed by God's grace. We were all placed in the 3rd year of B.Tech marine engineering course, special thanks to our placement cell run by our CEO sir and principal sir. I got selected by Synergy, and my friends are placed at MOL, M.Sc. Synergy and VR Maritime.
Infrastructure: We have a ship on campus, where we get to see and operate all the live machinery that is available on board a ship. We also have a state-of-the-art facility, which is our virtual reality lab, where we have fully immersive ship visits. Apart from this, we have a swimming pool, sports turf and complex, air-conditioned classrooms, good hostels, etc.
Faculty: All our teachers are friendly, and they know what is to be taught to us and how to teach us. They also mentor us. We have a strong, healthy relationship with all our faculty members, they make the complex systems and concepts simpler. Semester exams are easy if we focus on the previous year's question papers.
Other: HIMT College is the leading institute in maritime training, and they offer what they promise. When we joined, they said they don't guarantee any placements but will provide placement opportunities, and today we are all placed, really grateful and thankful to HIMT.
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B.Tech. in Marine Engineering - Batch of 2026
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My success story as B.Tech Marine Engineering Cadet.
Placements: 100 per cent of our batch students were placed in the 3rd year itself, and we all got the rank as TME. In the merchant navy, our starting salary is from 450$ to 750$. I got placed in Synergy, and my friends got selected for M.Sc. Synergy, MOL, VR Maritime. We are the first batch to get all placed in the 3rd year.
Infrastructure: We have about 14 acres of greenery-filled campus with all the advanced facilities like dedicated hostel blocks for girls and boys, swimming pool facilities, gym, sports turf for football and cricket, virtual reality labs, smart classrooms with AC, ship in campus and many more.
Faculty: Teachers were very helpful, they made us feel at home, they are all highly qualified and mariners with vast experience. Our curriculum was as per Indian Maritime University, and it was not too tough for us. The curriculum makes us industry-ready. Semester exams are not that difficult, we are all clear.
Other: HIMT does not charge much in fees, whatever we pay is worth it. At the end of the day, you have a job in hand, and what more do you want?
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B.Tech. in Marine Engineering - Batch of 2026
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Do B.Tech in Marine Engineering only at HIMT College.
Placements: My batch is called BT12. We are 9 members in this batch, and all 9 of us get placed when we are in the third year itself. I am placed in the M.Sc. Shipping Company, and my colleagues have made it to MOL, M.Sc. V R Maritime, and Synergy. We are the proud HIMTians of BT12.
Infrastructure: HIMT College is a green, lush campus. It spread across 15 acres of land with dedicated academic blocks. It also has hostel blocks, labs and workshops, a mess area that accommodates 400 at a time, an auditorium with centralized AC, a well-equipped gym, a swimming pool, and a sports complex. All facilities required for training and recreation are available within the campus.
Faculty: Teachers are excellent mentors and knowledgeable. They make us ship-ready with all the documentation and knowledge required to survive onboard. Life is beautiful and colorful with all faculty members of HIMT, who always ensure that you stay disciplined and well-guided.
Other: Many events take place across India. We get to participate in and represent the college in these global events. Recently, I get an opportunity to meet Shri Narendra Modi, our honorable Prime Minister, during Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
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HIMT College Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   What entrance exam scores are accepted by HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) for admission?
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 IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) entrance exam scores are accepted by HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) for admission. It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to various courses offered at IMU campuses conducted by Indian Maritime University. The candidates who clear the entrance exam are called for their psychometric test, medical examination followed by panel interview and pre-sea training. Only after clearing all these stages, the candidate is eligible to take admission in HIMT college.

Q:   Which subjects are included in the first semester of B.Tech course offered at HIMT Chennai?
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The subjects that are offered in the first semester of the BTech course offered at HIMT Chennai are meant to create a foundational base for the students in the field of Marine Engineering. Check out the names of the subjects offered in the first semester of the BTech course at HIMT Chennai:

  • Mathematics—I

  • Basic Thermodynamics

  • Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Engineering Mechanics—I

  • Workshop Technology

  • Geometrical Drawing

  • Basic Electrical & Electronics Laboratory, etc. 

Q:   How many students can do BSc at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)?
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All students who has passeed IMUCET exam and scored 60% aggregate in Class 12 are eligible for admission in B Sc. at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) and age limit at the time of coarse commencement should be 17- 25 years.

Q:   What is the fee for various courses at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)?
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Total tuition fees forvarious courses at HIMT College are:

B.Tech in Marine Engineering-13 Lakh

B.Tech. in Marine Engineering (Lateral Entry)- 9 Lakh

Certificate in General Purpose (GP) Rating- 1.9 Lakh

Basic STCW Safety Training Course (BST)- 14.9 Thousand

Certificate in Electro Technical Officers (ETO)- 2.5 Lakh

Q:   What entrance exam scores does HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) accept for admission to B Tech?
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Candidates who want to take admission to BTech in HIMT College first need to appear in the IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test). It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to BTech and various courses at IMU campuses and affiliated colleges by the Indian Maritime University. 

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for B Tech at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)?
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For admission in B Tech at HIMT College, students have to pass IMU-CET examamination.

According to 2023, cut off for opening ranks in general was 179 and cut off for closing ranks in general was 150. In 2022, the overall cut off for IMU-CET was 5- 1349 rank. 

Q:   Where can a candidate find HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) cut off?
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Candidates who want to take admission in HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) need to appear for the IMU-CET entrance exam which is conducted at the university level. There is no fixed cut off for IMU-CET exam. Only after the results of IMU-CET entrance exam are out and can be checked on the college website. But for taking admission in HIMT College, the candidate needs to clear psychometric test, medical xxamination which is followed by the Interview and pre-sea training. After clearing all these stages, the candidate can then take admission in HIMT college.

Q:   Does HIMT Chennai offer BSc courses?
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Yes, HIMT Chennai does offer a BSc course for the duration of three years. The campus only offers one specialisation in the BSc course, i.e., Nautical Science. Further, the course is divided into six semesters and offered in full-time mode. To get admission into this course, candidates must complete the basic eligibility requirement and secure valid scores in the entrance exam. 

Q:   What are the practical/ labrotaries subjects included in the HIMT Chennai BSc curriculum?
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In each semester of the HIMT Chennai BSc syllabus, the college includes the practical/ laboratory subjects. The responsibilities of these offered subjects are to create practical exposure for the students. Check out the names of the practical/ laboratory subjects included in the syllabus:

  • Physics (Practical)
  • Electronics (Practical)
  • Applied Physics & Electricity (Practical)
  • Computer Science (Practical)
  • Seamanship Lab – I (Practical)
  • Marine Engineering Workshop—I (Practical)
  • Ship Operation Technology Lab (Practical)
  • Navigation Lab I (Practical), etc.

 

Q:   Which is the best course at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training)?
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HIMT College offers a vast array of maritime courses. Some of the best courses offered are:

B.Tech (Marine Engineering) – 4 Years

B.Sc. (Nautical Science) – 3 Years

B.Tech (Marine Engineering)- Lateral Entry – 3 Years

Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) – 1 year

General Purpose Rating (GP Rating) – 6 Months

Electro Technical Officers (ETO) – 4 Months

Orientation Course for Catering Personnel (OCCP) – 12 days

Post Sea Courses

Among these B.Tech Marine Engineering course and B.Sc Nautical Science are popular courses. 

Q:   What are the names of the subjects offered in the first semester of BSc course offered at HIMT Chennai?
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The subjects that are offered in the first semester of the BSc course offered at HIMT Chennai are meant to create a foundational base for the students in the field of Nautical Science. Check out the names of the subjects offered in the first semester of the BSc course at HIMT Chennai:

  • English & Human Factors
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Electronics
  • General Ship knowledge
  • Terrestrial Navigation

 

Q:   Can I get HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training), B Tech with a 56 percentage in 12th class?
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No, you can't get HIMT College (Hindustan Institude of Maritime Training) for B.Tech with 56% in 12th class because eligibility criteria for B.Tech in this college is:

  • 10+2 with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: TNEA, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th

 

Q:   Are admissions at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) entrance-based or merit-based?
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The admissions at HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training) is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. There is an entrance exam known as IMUCET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test) which the candidates need to give.  The IMU CET entrance exam is conducted in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode annually. Depending upon the performance of the candidate, it allows the students to take admission in the all 6 campuses of IMU (Indian Maritime University).

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The eligibility requirements and admission process of both HIMT Chennai Kolkata and Coimbatore Marine College are almost the same. The basic requirement that candidates must fulfill is that applicants must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with an aggregate of 60% and a minimum of 50% mark

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Candidates who want to take admission to a BSc in HIMT College first need to appear in the IMU-CET (Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test). It is a national-level common entrance test for admission to BSc and various courses at IMU campuses and affiliated colleges to the Indian Maritime Un

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Yes, a medical certificate is compulsory to get admission into BTech courses at HIMT Chennai. Candidates need to produce a certificate of medical fitness issued by a D.G. Shipping-approved doctor. This document is required to be submitted at the time of admission, when the applicant is selected. Thi

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The eligibility requirements and admission process of both IMU Kolkata and HIMT Chennai are almost the same. The basic requirement that candidates must fulfil is that applicants must complete their Class 12 from the PCM stream with an aggregate of 60% and a minimum of 50% marks in English in Class 1

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No, candidates are not allowed to get admission into the BTech course without valid IMUCET scores. According to the official website of the college and other official sources, IMUCET scores are mandatory to get admission into undergraduate engineering courses at HIMT Chennai. Moreover, the college d

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